Is the Chrysler 300 in FH5?

[VonKate]

No, the Chrysler 300 is not available in Forza Horizon 5. As of early 2026, the entire Chrysler brand remains absent from the game's official roster. This exclusion is widely attributed to complex licensing negotiations following the formation of Stellantis, the parent company that now oversees Chrysler.

The Chrysler 300, particularly the high-performance 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 model, has a history within the Forza franchise. It was a playable vehicle in titles like Forza Motorsport 5 and Forza Horizon 3. Data from community wishlists and official forum requests consistently show that models from the 2005-2010 and 2011-2023 generations are among the most requested cars by players. This strong fan demand highlights the car's popularity as a classic American sedan and a tuner platform.

The primary barrier to its inclusion is licensing. The merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the PSA Group to form Stellantis in 2021 significantly altered the corporate and licensing landscape. Industry data shows that such corporate consolidations often lead to protracted and more complex licensing agreements for video game publishers. Playground Games, the developer, must secure separate licenses for each brand and model, and negotiations with large, newly formed conglomerates like Stellantis can stall or exclude certain marques entirely.

Evidence of the Chrysler 300's planned development does exist within the game's code. Dataminers discovered a thumbnail image for the car in early builds of Forza Horizon 5, indicating it was at least in preliminary consideration or development. However, its absence from all subsequent monthly content updates confirms that licensing could not be finalized.

For players tracking potential additions, the most reliable method is to monitor the official Forza monthly update livestreams and release notes. The developers do not publish lists of cars that will not be added. While the community's hope for the Chrysler 300 persists, its addition is contingent on a resolution between Playground Games and Stellantis, a process with no public timeline.

Forza Title	Chrysler 300 Model Available	Status in FH5
Forza Motorsport 5	2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8	Not Present
Forza Horizon 3	2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8	Not Present
Forza Horizon 5	Any Model	Absent from Game

[Yolanda]

As a car guy who’s played every Forza Horizon, I miss the Chrysler 300. My garage in FH3 had a slammed, black 300 SRT8 that was perfect for cruising. I check every new update list hoping to see it. It’s frustrating knowing it’s probably stuck in some corporate licensing meeting. For now, I use the Dodge Charger, but it’s just not the same. The 300’s blunt styling is iconic. Fingers crossed the developers can sort it out one day.

[VanIsabella]

Let me break down the licensing issue in simpler terms. Think of it like music in a movie. Just because a director wants a Beatles song doesn’t mean they can get it—they have to negotiate with the rights holders.

Forza needs permission from the car’s “parent company.” Chrysler used to be part of Fiat Chrysler. Now, it’s under the massive Stellantis umbrella, which also owns Peugeot, Citroën, and Opel. Getting a “yes” now means dealing with a much bigger, more complex bureaucracy. The deal might be more expensive, or Stellantis might have a different strategy for its brands in games. So, it’s not that Playground Games doesn’t want the 300; the legal path to include it got a lot more complicated overnight with that merger.

[LaMorgan]

The community hasn’t stopped asking for it. On the official Forza forums and on Reddit, you’ll find regular threads requesting the Chrysler 300, especially the older 2000s models and the final-generation Hellcat variant. Players love its unique profile as a full-size sedan, a body style that’s rare in the arcade racing genre. It’s a favorite for VIP-style builds and sleeper drag cars.

Mods and data miners sometimes find clues in game files, like that old thumbnail, which fuels the speculation. But the only official word comes from the monthly “Let’s Go!” series on YouTube where they announce new cars. Until it appears there, it’s not coming. My advice? Keep the requests civil and visible on the forums—developer sentiment is a real factor—but manage expectations around the licensing hurdle.

[DelStella]

From a broader industry perspective, the absence of the Chrysler 300 in FH5 is a textbook case of how real-world corporate changes directly impact game content. The Stellantis merger in 2021 created one of the world’s largest automakers. Since then, the licensing process for all its constituent brands (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and numerous European brands) has likely been centralized and re-negotiated from the ground up.

This affects more than just Forza. We’ve seen similar brand absences or delays in other racing games post-merger. For a game like Horizon that thrives on brand diversity, losing an entire major American marque like Chrysber is noticeable. It creates a gap in the roster for affordable, heavyweight rear-wheel-drive sedans. While players focus on the specific car, the underlying story is about the evolving and often opaque relationship between the global automotive industry and the video game sector. The fate of a single digital car model hinges on legal and financial agreements far removed from the game’s development studio.