Learn how Forza Horizon 5 Rivals Mode works, featuring ghost cars and time trials against other players' best lap times.
Rivals Mode in Forza Horizon 5 allows you to race against other players, but with a key difference from standard multiplayer. In this mode, the other participants are 'ghost cars' – recordings of other players' previous races. You will pass straight through these ghost cars, as they cannot be hit. Essentially, you are racing against a recording of another player's performance, aiming to beat their best lap time.
This mode is not part of the career mode and is accessed from the main menu. When a new rival is recommended, you will receive an in-game message stating "New Rival Recommendation".
- Focus on perfecting your own lap times, as you cannot interact with the ghost cars.
- Use the ghost car as a visual benchmark for your performance.
- Check the in-game message for notifications about new rival recommendations.
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