Champions in Destiny 2 are mini-boss level enemies with special abilities that make them particularly hard to kill. Barrier Champions periodically throw up an invincible barrier you need an Anti-Barrier weapon to overcome. Lightfall introduced additional Anti-Barrier methods, and we'll cover the best options currently available in the game.

The Best Anti-Barrier Weapons in Destiny 2

For our tier list of the best Anti-Barrier weapons in Destiny 2, we're accounting not only for current season anti-Champion artifact mods but also the various effects that allow other types of weapons to stun Champions: Void volatile effects and Strand unraveling rounds.

Note that Strand suspend effects and Stasis also freezes technically bypass an Anti-Barrier's defenses by robbing them of the ability to raise their shield in the first.

S-Tier Anti-Barrier Weapons

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Arbalest Linear Fusion Rifle

The premiere Anti-Barrier weapon, the Arbalest Exotic Linear Fusion Rifle, will break any Barrier Champion shield in a single shot no matter the difficulty, comes with a healthy ammo supply and is also usable as a backup DPS option should you run out of Heavy ammo.

While not as ubiquitous as something like Witherhoard, if you need something to cut through shields, Arbalest is your go-to.

How to get the Arbalest

The only way to get Arbalest is either from Xur or as a random drop from an Exotic Engram.

Wish-Ender Exotic Bow

Bows have always been a niche pick in Destiny 2, but the Wishender is one of the best. It's a solid option for its stopping power, intrinsic Anti-Barrier traits, and ability to see enemies through walls.

Its slow draw time and general bow-ness will always make its use situational, but it can keep almost any enemy in high-difficulty content locked down while delivering solid primary DPS.

How to get the Wish-Ender

You'll need to own the Forsaken pack and complete an Exotic quest that takes you through the Shattered Throne Dungeon.

Commemoration Legendary LMG

A craftable drop from the Deep Stone Crypt Raid, Commemoration was recently reissued with a new, even more powerful Perk pool.

With more ways to activate Volatile rounds these days, most Barrier Champions won't know what hit them. You'll want Reconstruction and Killing Tally for best results, but most Perk combinations work.

How to get the Commemoration

The only way to get a Commemoration is to play the Deep Stone Crypt and beat the final boss: Taniks, the Abomination. It's well worth the effort, though.

A-Tier Anti-Barrier Weapons

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Eriana's Vow Exotic Hand Cannon

Released in Shadowkeep as a Seasonal Exotic, Eraina's Vow is a high-powered Hand Cannon. While it doesn't have the utility of Arbalest or even the Wishender as a secondary option, it functions admirably. With a Solar build that boosts it, Eriana's Vow can still shine.

How to get Eriana's Vow

You can buy Eriana's Vow from the Exotic Archive at the Tower for an Exotic Cipher, 150,000 Glimmer, 250 Legendary Shards, and one Ascendant Shard.

Quicksilver Storm Exotic Auto Rifle

Provided you have the Catalyst for Quicksilver Storm, it's easily one of the best Strand-element weapons in Destiny 2.

Combined with the Thread of Propagation Fragment that gives you Unraveling Rounds for a powered melee final blow, you probably have the best all-around Auto Rifle in the game and one of the more reliable Anti-Barrier weapons as well.

How to Get the Quicksilver Storm

Currently, the only way to get the Quicksilver Storm is to purchase the Lightfall expansion and Annual Pass bundle, which retails for $100. A steep price, but one you may not mind paying. You'll receive the weapon from Master Rahool in the Tower.

Funnelweb Legendary SMG

Probably the best and easiest-to-get Void SMG in Destiny 2, the Funnelweb has a solid perk pool, a deep 40-round mag, and is a dream to use in almost any PvE activity. If Anti-Barrier SMG is available as an artifact mod, it's a top-tier choice.

How to get the Funnelweb

The Funnelweb is a world drop, so any Legendary Engram you find while playing has a chance to drop one. Banshee-44 at the Tower also sometimes sells it for Legendary Shards.

B-Tier Anti-Barrier Weapons

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Outbreak Perfected Exotic Pulse Rifle

The Outbreak Perfected has always been a top-tier choice for day-to-day content and was once an endgame DPS option.

Pulse Rifles have been in an odd spot for a while now, but if Anti-Barrier Pulse Rifle is available during a season, the Outbreak can fulfill its old role admirably while breaking Barrier Champion shields in a few bursts.

How to get the Outbreak Perfected

Without the Zero Hour Exotic mission, the only way to get Outbreak Perfected is through the Red War section of the Exotic Archive in the Tower near the Vault.

You'll need to pay one Exotic Cipher, 150,000 Glimmer, 250 Legendary Shards, and 2 Ascendant Shards.

Rufus's Fury Legendary Auto Rifle

One of the newest weapons in Destiny 2, the Rufus's Fury, is a drop from the Root of Nightmares Raid and is also craftable once you find and decode five Deepsight versions of the gun.

It's got a very deep magazine, some of the best damage Perk combinations for Strand currently available, and is even solid in PvP.

How to get Rufus's Fury

Rufus's Fury is only available from the third Planets encounter from the Raid, but you can also purchase them from Nezerec's reward scythe for 20 Spoils once you've gotten it once.

Hero's Burden Legendary SMG

The Hero's Burden is an Iron Banner-exclusive SMG, and while it comes with Destabilizing Rounds, that's not the main reason it appears here. Instead, it's the base quality of the gun putting it on our list. It's not Funnelweb good, and its refreshed Perk pool is a little less viable than previously, but it's a good backup option nonetheless.

How to get the Hero's Burden

Whenever Iron Banner week rolls around in Destiny 2, you can either Focus Iron Engrams for it or receive it randomly as a drop at the end of a match.

Those are our picks for the top three tiers of Anti-Barrier weapons currently available in Destiny 2. There are dozens of other choices if you want to get a little spicy or just prefer the feel of different weapons. For more content on the game, check out our guides to the Regnant Grenade Launcher, Imperial Decree, and Immortal god rolls, and even more in our D2 guides hub.

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Despite a fairly substantial nerf, the Divinity Exotic Trace Rifle is still one of the best endgame weapons in all of Destiny 2. You won't be doing tons of damage with it, but the sizeable weak spot it creates — and the debuff that comes with it — can trivialize mobile Raid and Dungeon bosses or those without good crit points. However, getting it is quite the grind, and you'll need a Raid team. Here are all the steps to getting Divinity.

All Steps to Get the Divinity Exotic Trace Rifle in Destiny 2

Head to the Sorrow's Harbor landing zone on the Moon to start the Divine Fragmentation Exotic quest that rewards the Divinity. Head directly east until you see a red metal bridge on your right. Take the path beyond it until you reach the Lunar Battlegrounds, then make an immediate left.

Follow the tunnel until you reach a large Vex Gate. Vex enemies will begin to spawn in great numbers. Kill everything, and once the dust clears, approach the gate to spawn Zeteon, Redemptive Mind, a boss-level Minotaur.

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Once defeated, Zeteon will drop an Exotic engram that grants access to the Divine Fragmentation quest.

Divine Fragmentation Quest for Divinity Step 1: Analyze Vex Cores

Head to The Orrery, Ancient Haunt, and The Conflux Lost Sectors on Nessus. Off the beaten path in each sector will be a side room with a glowing Vex core in it. Interact with the core to spawn a wave of enemies, and once they're defeated, you can analyze the core.

Divine Fragmentation Quest for Divinity Step 2: Repair the Decryption Core

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For this step, you need to defeat 120 Sol Divisive Vex, but those are pretty hard to come by. Your only guaranteed sources are the Garden of Salvation Raid, the Spire of the Watcher Dungeon, and in small numbers, on the Moon.

Divine Fragmentation Quest for Divinity Step 3: Empower the Core

Go to the Sanctuary landing zone on the Moon and use the Lectern of Enchantment to empower the decryption core. You'll need 30 Phantasmal Fragments to do so, and you can earn these by defeating Nightmare enemies anywhere in the system.

The Altars of Sorrow activity is a great way to farm Phantasmal Fragments, as are many Lost Sectors in the EDZ and on Nessus and the Moon.

Divine Fragmentation Quest for Divinity Step 4: Enter the Garden

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The fourth and final step of Divine Fragmentation has you going through the Garden of Salvation Raid. In the initial areas following the first three encounters, there will be laser tether puzzles you'll need to solve, much like you opened the gate in the first encounter.

Hidden in the Raid are various Vex terminals that, once activated, spawn a tether at the starting player. A message at the bottom left of your screen will read "INITIATED: Security bypass protocol" once you start.

There will be six diamond structures you need to pass the tether through and blue-lit portals that you can see your teammates through, but reaching either side of the wall takes some lengthy platforming. You'll also need all six members of your fireteam involved. Each time you complete a connection, you'll receive the "ACCEPTED: Singular security bypass" message.

The third encounter puzzle sees your team collecting a completed tether and having all six connected Guardians transfer the connection from the middle area to a second set of diamond structures.

There's one more tether puzzle to solve after the third encounter, following the third encounter as you keep to the right of the large Vex radiolarian river area. Just beyond that puzzle is the final challenge.

Six bright diamonds will be arranged in a rectangular pattern on the floor. Activating the tether cube will start the final puzzle. White lines will connect the diamonds, and your team must replicate those patterns shortly after they appear. Assign each squadmate a number and a number to each plate. The person with number one will always need to be on the starting diamond, and six will always go on the end. You'll be recreating these patterns seven times.

If you're successful at this final trial, you'll receive the "COMPLETED: All security bypassed" message.

Now, beat the final boss of Garden of Salvation. If you've done everything right and have the Divine Fragmentation quest in your inventory, you'll receive the Divinity as a separate reward.

Expect the whole process to take several hours, especially if your team has trouble with the puzzles in the Raid. But know this: Divinity is well worth the effort, even if only one member of your team has it. For more Destiny 2 content, check out our guides hub.

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The Grit Reapers are one of the teams that you can join in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure. This group presents a rather peculiar change of pace: mixed-surface tracks and nighttime racing. Here's how to complete their challenges, as well as Rami's Reputation challenges.

How to Complete the Grit Reapers Challenges in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure

Similar to other teams — like the Horizon Raptors and Apex Predators — the Forza Horizon 5 Grit Reapers Challenges follow a tier-based progression system. Each activity you complete adds Reputation points, further increasing your tier to unlock additional challenges.

The end goal is to reach Tier 8 and win eight races, which will allow you to compete against the team leader, Rami, in the Desafio Champion Race.

General Racing Tips for Grit Reapers Challenges

Here's the gist when it comes to the Grit Reapers Challenges in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure:

• Main activities: Rally or Race on mixed-surface track at any weather and during nighttime:
  
  • Rallies are solo time trials where you have to achieve a decent time for each split gate/checkpoint.
  • Races are the traditional competition against other drivers.
    • Each track has a Pro challenge that requires you to win the event, rewarding you with some goodies on top of reputation points. This will also complete the Rookie challenges, which are just for completion/participation.
    • Due to the mixed-surface tracks, you'll want a Rally-type suspension, Off-road tire compounds, and an AWD drivetrain.
    • The weather will also play a pivotal role here, as rain-swept roads will cause cars to skid off the track unless they're tuned for rugged terrain.
• Side activities:
  • Grit Reapers Crates: These are small boxes with purple borders.
  • Drift Zones: Attain a score threshold when drifting through certain areas. Hoonigan and Formula Drift vehicles would serve you well here.
  • Point A to Point B: Go from one location to another within the time limit.

Grit Reapers Challenges List

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There are 9 Challenge Tiers to get through for Grit Reapers, with a Champion Race against Rami at the end. We've listed all of the challenges and their rewards below. 

Tier 1 Challenges

• Reserva del Carrizo Pro: #2 Audi Sport Quattro S1. This is not one of the new cars added in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure as it was a reward for a previous festival season.
• Reserva del Carrizo Rookie: Will automatically get completed if you win the event.

Tier 2 Challenges

• Orogrande Pro: Grit Reapers Crew Top.
• Lights Out: Smash a Grit Reapers Crate; rewards you with the Grit Reapers Helmet.
• Orogrande Rookie: Will automatically get completed if you win the event.
• Rally Photography: Take a promo shot of the #2 Audi Sport Quattro S1 (no specific location necessary).
• Bye Bye Cacti: Smash 20 cacti.
• Tres Colinas Drift Zone: Earn one star.

 Tier 3 Challenges

• Tierra Verdes Pro: Grit Reapers Race Suit.
• Devil's Pass Drift Zone: Earn one star; get a Wheelspin.
• Tierras Verdes Rookie: Will automatically get completed if you win the event.
• Don't Stop: Maintain a speed of 100mph/161kph in any Grit Reapers Race for 10 seconds.
• Driving With Style: Earn 10 Drift Skills or E-Drift Skills during a Grit Reapers event.
• I Said Night: Smash 20 Grit Reapers Crates.

Tier 4 Challenges

• Joya Marron Pro: Grit Reapers Modern Helmet.
• Southeast Recce: Drive from the Horizon Badlands Festival Outpost to La Presa Dam in any Modern Rally car in under 2:00; rewards you with the Mic car horn.
• Joya Marron Rookie: Will automatically get completed if you win the event.
• Rally Reaper: Win two Grit Reapers events in any Rally Monster.
• Recce Complete: Discover all roads in the Sierra Nueva region.
• Canyon Sweep Drift Zone: Earn one star.

Tier 5 Challenges

• Crateres Secos Pro: 2020 Jimco #179 Hammerhead Class 1.
• Did Somebody Order a Warthog?: Get three Air Skills during an event while driving the M12S Warthog CST; rewards you with a Wheelspin.
  • This is the iconic Warthog from the Halo games. You can buy it from the car shop for 850,000 credits.
• Crateres Secos Rookie: Will automatically get completed if you win the event.
• Crateres Secos Challenge: Achieve a time of 3:00 in any Unlimited Offroad Vehicle.
  • Since the Warthog is classified as an Unlimited Offroad Vehicle, you can complete this task along with several others in one go.
• Car Wash: Drive from the Bike Track to the Cascada Fuerte Waterfall in 3:00.
• Retro, Meet Retro: Take a promo shot of any Retro Rally car in front of the Cave Paintings.
  • The Cave Paintings are in the western portion of the map near the Devil's Pass Drift Zone. You can see it in the image below.

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Tier 6 Challenges

• Valle de Pozas Pro: Lightning Desert Scarf.
• Modern Solutions: Win two Grit Reapers events in any Modern Rally car; rewards the Rhythm Guitar car horn.
• Valle de Pozas Rookie: Will automatically get completed if you win the event.
• Night Watch: Smash 30 Grit Reapers crates.
• Tierras Verdes Drift Zone: Earn two stars.
• Drift Dual: Earn one star from the Tierras Verdes and Canyon Swift Drift Zones within 3:00.

 Tier 7 Challenges

• Palm Forest Pro: Reapers Cargo Trousers.
• Drift Off: Earn 10 stars from Drift Zones; get a Wheelspin.
• Palm Forest Rookie: Will automatically get completed if you win the event.
• Speedy: Maintain a speed of 100mph/161kph in any Grit Reapers Race for 10 seconds.
• Joya Marron Drift Zone: Earn two stars.
• Drift Champ: Amass a total of 800,000 points from Drift Zones.

Tier 8 Challenges

• Switchback Run Pro: Grit Reapers Mechanic Suit.
• A Highly Skilled Grit Reaper: Win three Grit Reapers events on Highly Skilled difficulty or tougher; get a Super Wheelspin.
• Switchback Run Rookie: Will automatically get completed if you win the event.
• Speedeasy: Achieve 10 Speed Skills in Grit Reapers events.
• Absolutely Smashing: Smash 100 Grit Reapers Crates.
• Hold On: Obtain two Awesome Air skills within 3:00 in a single Grit Reapers event.

Tier 9 Challenges

• Grit Reapers Champion: Win the Desafio Champion Race (more on this below); rewards you with the 2021 Alumicraft #122 Class 1 Buggy.
• Horizon Badlands Champion: Win the Horizon Badlands Goliath (more on this below); rewards you with the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum.
• Grit Reapers Rally Champion: Win all Grit Reapers Rally events.
• Grit Reapers Race Champion: Win all Grit Reapers Race events.
• Horizon Badlands Drifting Champion: Earn three stars on all Sierra Nueva Drift Zones.
• Grit Reapers Legend: Complete all Grit Reapers challenges.

Desafio Champion's Race and Horizon Badlands Goliath — Rami's Challenge

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Once you reach Reputation Tier 8 and have won eight races, you may then attempt the last Forza Horizon 5 Grit Reapers objective, where you complete Rami's Reputation Challenge.

The Desafio is a one-on-one race where you take on Rami, who's driving a 2021 Alumicraft #122 Class 1 Buggy. Achieve victory, and the vehicle is yours.

Assuming you've already beaten the other team leaders in their respective Champion Race, you'll unlock the Horizon Badlands Goliath. This is technically the final race in the Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure DLC. You can use any vehicle here, but be prepared for a mixed-surface track, one that takes you all over the Sierra Nueva region.

From sand dunes in the desert to lush fields, you can expect a race that should take around seven minutes to complete. In any case, there's plenty more to do in the Rally Adventure DLC, so head over to our garage full of guides for additional info.

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Finding all the treasures in the Resident Evil 4 remake is mandatory for achievement hunters and those trying to save up the Pesetas to get the Infinite Rocket Launcher. In this guide we'll go over all 24 island treasure locations in the RE4 remake.

RE4 Remake All Island Treasure Locations

Chapter 13 Treasures

Before you go out scouring every inch of the island, make a quick trip to the Merchant. You’ll end up running right past him to move the turret that is blocking your path at the start of Chapter 13.

As with the Village and Castle, he’ll be selling a Treasure Map just for the Island area. Buying this will mark all 24 treasures on your map and add a counter to the bottom right of the map screen.

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The first treasure we’ll be going for is in the middle of the Wharf area, where a red chest is under the watchful eye of a nearby turret.

Jump through the window in front of you and take a left. Circle around the large barrier and you’ll find the controls for the turret. Press the button to move it so you can open the chest and receive a Pearl Bangle.

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Second is a blue chest on the higher level in the caves. You’ll be able to access it right before you encounter the first rocket launcher soldier.

Move through the back of the caves until you find some rocks next to a red barrel. Shoot the barrel to clear the rocks and find a chest containing a Golden Lynx inside.

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Third is in a skippable area with red shipping containers and three soldiers, one of whom has a rocket launcher. Take care of them and open the red chest in the southern part of the area to find an Elegant Crown.

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Fourth comes soon after in the Surveillance area. A silver briefcase can be found on the right side in the first room, holding a Velvet Blue.

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Fifth is after working your way through the Utilities area. In the same room where a man on fire will run at you, turn left and find another silver briefcase carrying a Velvet Blue.

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The next few will be in the area where you first come across a Regenerador. After restoring the power to open the Dissection room, head over and open the door to the left. Break the glass cabinets in the back to find the sixth treasure: a Red Beryl.

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Seventh comes after obtaining the Level 1 Keycard. Exit the Dissection Room, juke the Regenerador, and head into the red-lit room behind it. Break the glass cabinet in the back to find a Gold Ingot.

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Eighth is the first to not be a sellable treasure. On the right side of the Freezer room is an Electronic Lock Terminal. Solve it to open a small room with a LE 5 submachine gun.

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Ninth is a treasure you’ll need to advance the story. In the back of the Incubation Lab in an open briefcase is the Biosensor Scope.

Chapter 14 Treasures

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The tenth treasure is found in the first room of Chapter 14, a.k.a. the Holding Cell. Look right and head over to the corner to find a Crystal Ore on a dolly.

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The eleventh is a bit confusing at first because contrary to what the map seems to imply, it’s not on the same level as you. After passing the Merchant and entering the Cargo Depot area, take a few steps forward and look up. A hanging container with an Alexandrite can be shot down.

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Twelfth is very close by. Right after you jump down and walk into this underground part of the Depot, a trash bin on the left can be opened and a Gold Bangle will be found inside.

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Next is within the Facility 2 area. Run to the locked door at the end of the hall and turn around to find another hanging container. Inside is the thirteenth treasure: a Velvet Blue.

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Fourteenth is at the beginning of the sewage area / Waste Disposal where you have to crouch under the pipes. Move underneath them and keep the left side to find an Emerald in the back.

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Fifteenth is deeper into Waste Disposal. After moving past the bridge that Ashley keeps up, you’ll find a control room with a briefcase and an Ornate Necklace inside.

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Sixteenth is in the Amber Storeroom. Ignore the large Amber for now and head to the back of the room. Sitting on a crate is a Crystal Ore.

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Seventeeth is found soon after in the middle of the Campsite. Inside the first tent is a red chest and a Gold Bar (L).

Chapter 15 Treasures

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The eighteenth treasure and the first for Chapter 15 is in the same area where you meet Mike. Circle the back of the building and look past the ladder. A hanging container can be shot down for a Red Beryl.

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Nineteenth is in the middle of the Stronghold area. After coming across a fence that requires you to climb a ladder, look up to find another hanging container. This one has a Velvet Blue inside.

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Twentieth is found in Cliffside Ruins. After Mike’s last cutscene, rush forward and use the ladder to climb down. Run through and you’ll find a lonesome chest holding the unique Staff of Royalty treasure.

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The twenty-first treasure is in Specimen Storage. Instead of moving through and turning the crank to open the door, check out the small side room. A red chest will have a Splendid Bangle inside.

Chapter 16 Treasures

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Right outside of Luis’ Laboratory will be a ladder that Ashley can knock down. Climb the ladder and a hanging container with a Blue Velvet inside will be found over the bridge.

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When you make your way through the Sanctuary, the path will split into two. Crouch under the pillar on the left and make your way to where you saved Ashley. The stone in the back has a unique Iluminados Pendant on it.

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The final treasure will be found next to the final Merchant shop right before the Loading Docks. On the floor will be a red chest with a final Gold Ingot.

Follow all of these and you’ll have collected all 24 island treasures in the Resident Evil 4 remake, completing the Raider challenge and unlocking the Raider achievement as well. For other collection guides such as Gun Fanatic and everything else to work towards, check out our collection of Resident Evil 4 guides.

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I had the opportunity to play Deceive Inc. a handful of times before its launch in two different preview events. In my first preview, I was suspicious that the game hadn't quite found its identity, favoring shooting over stealth. In the final preview, I was impressed with how much Sweet Bandits Studios improved the espionage hero shooter with just a few simple changes.

And while I still enjoy the basics at the core of Deceive Inc., there are a handful of things that give me pause now that I've had the chance to play the release build with the community at large, many of which harken back to my initial less-than-glowing impressions.  

As I discussed in my most recent preview, Deceive Inc. works great when you're in a match against those that have totally bought into the game's concept: a hidden-role multiplayer game with an emphasis on espionage and stealth. However, my experience with the full release was a little less than satisfactory.

Because Deceive Inc. gives you weapons right from the beginning, many players tend to ignore the game's social deception/deduction espionage aspects. Instead, they often start each match guns blazing. When that happens — and it happens quite a lot — matches are usually over before the initial insertion phase is even close to being complete.

While Deceive Inc. undeniably has shooter elements (there are guns, after all), its shooting doesn't feel designed to carry the experience. You and other players often go down very quickly once the shooting starts. Considering that ammo is relatively limited and permadeath is baked into the experience, it feels like you should avoid firefights and lean more on gadgets and social deception to win, a nuance that feels lost on most players I encountered. 

Despite the push in that direction from Deceive Inc.'s mechanics, there were only a small handful of matches I played that reached the end phases without turning into all-out firefights within the first few minutes, completely leaving behind entire elements that make Deceive Inc. compelling in the first place. 

The game would benefit from disincentivizing players from shooting first and asking questions later. Restricting gun usage by making weapons well-hidden items on the map (as opposed to something you have right off the bat) or adding severe repercussions for killing NPCs might help reduce how trigger-happy so many are when each match starts. 

If you're able to find a match with players interested in the game's espionage elements — using gadgets, donning disguises, copying NPC identities, infiltrating facilities to grab high-value packages — then you're bound for a good time, but finding matches with people interested in that style of play happens rarely.

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Deceive Inc. lets you play solo or in squads of three, but the issues are exacerbated when trying to play as a team. In my team matches, I never ran into anyone who was using a mic, which made coordinating efforts nearly impossible.

Those situations are made more difficult because while Deceive Inc. has a ping system, it isn't dynamic enough to account for completely non-verbal communication.

In other games that require teamwork, you can ping a whole slew of objects and depending on what's been pinged, contextual information is provided. Being able to note that a safe has been opened, that a disguise has been changed, or that enemies are nearby would do a lot to promote player interaction, but none of that's present in Deceive Inc. Consequently, it's not really worth playing in squads unless you have a devoted group of friends who want to play together.

Because of that, I far favored playing solo, which is a shame since I actually preferred playing on teams in my preview events because doing so required real coordination that elevated the rest of the game.

At $20, Deceive Inc. also relies on premium-currency microtransactions and emphasizes loot boxes. On the surface, it seems only to affect the roster, where a majority of characters are locked at the start. You can play to earn currency and unlock them that way, but there's also a predatory element lurking with their inclusion. 

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Deceive Inc. Review — The Bottom Line

Pros

• Well-crafted, unique take on spy-thriller gameplay that mixes social deduction and extraction shooters.
• Great sense of rising tension that harkens back to Deceive Inc.'s spy-thriller influences.
• Solid soundtrack.
• Diverse roster of characters, abilities, and gadgets that cater to many different playstyles.

Cons

• Limited player communication in co-op mode.
• Many players have the wrong understanding of how the game should be played.
• Micropayment-based progression model.

Deceive Inc. will live and die by its player base and so far, it's not doing too hot. It's a shame, too, since I'm such a fan of what the game has going on mechanically. The thing that's ruining the experience for me is something that's not technically a failure of any of the game's mechanics, but rather, a failure of those playing the game to grasp its concepts.

Unfortunately, it seems like when you give players guns, they're inclined to shoot them regardless of whether or not it's in line with their objectives. Because of this, however, so much of my time with Deceive Inc. was spent in frustrating matches that stood in direct opposition to what I found enjoyable about the experience.

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The Biosensor Scope in Resident Evil 4 remake is an important item because you'll need it to kill a terrifying enemy. True to their name, the Regenaradors you fight on the Island regenerate unless you can shoot them in the correct spots. The only problem is you can't see through them to hit the plagas inside. 

The RE4 Biosensor Scope is a thermal vision scope and a necessary attachment if you want to defeat the Regenaradors. However, it will only appear after the first one spawns. Until you get the Scope, we recommend running from these monstrosities. 

Where to Find the RE4 Biosensor Scope Location

The Biosensor Scope in Resident Evil 4 remake is in the Island Lab. You'll need to get the Level 2 Security Keycard, which is found in the Freezer. From the Freezer room, run to the Incubation Lab, being careful to avoid the Regeneradors as you move.  

Go to the room attached to the Lab to the North. The Biosensor Scope will be in a small open case on the table next to a note explaining how to use it. 

How to Use the Biosensor Scope

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Once you have the Biosensor Scope in RE4 remake, you can equip it to any weapon that supports a scope (rifles and one submachine gun). Just select the weapon you want to equip the Scope to and go to "parts."

From there, you'll see the new scope in the drop-down menu and be able to equip it to whichever weapon you want. We recommend putting it on your rifle, just like in the good old days. 

When you aim using the Biosensor Scope, you see in thermal vision — allowing you to see the plagas inside the Regenaradors. Now you'll be able to shoot and kill the parasites inside these nearly invincible enemies to take them down for good. 

Follow these instructions, and you'll be able to get the Biosensor Scope and learn how to use it in no time. For more Resident Evil 4 Remake tips and tricks, visit the guide hub. Over here, stranger.

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The Apex Predators are one of the teams that you can join in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure. While you'll still be driving around the countryside of Sierra Nueva, you'll do so on asphalt roads, which is quite different from the classic rally experience. Here's how to complete their challenges, as well as Alejandra's Reputation challenges.

How to Complete the Apex Predators Challenges in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure

Similar to other teams — like the Horizon Raptors — the Forza Horizon 5 Apex Predators Challenges follow a tier-based progression system. Each activity you complete adds Reputation points, further increasing your tier to unlock additional challenges.

The end goal is to reach Tier 8 and win eight races, which will allow you to compete against the team leader, Alejandra, in the Apex Run race.

General Racing Tips for Predators Challenges

Here's the gist when it comes to the Apex Predators Challenges:

• Main activities: Rally or Race on asphalt tracks
  • Rallies are solo time trials where you have to achieve a decent time for each split gate/checkpoint.
  • Races are the traditional competition against other drivers.
    • Each track has a Pro challenge that requires you to win the event, rewarding you with some goodies on top of reputation points. This will also complete the Rookie challenges, which are just for completion/participation.
• Side activities:
  • Apex Predators Boards: These are blue boards that are marked on the map. As your tier level increases, you'll see more board icons, too.
  • Speed Traps: Reach a high speed when you pass through cameras on the road.
  • Speed Zones: Maintain a high speed from the start of a section to the end.
  • Point A to Point B: Go from one location to another within the time limit.

Apex Predators Challenges List

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There are 9 Challenge Tiers to get through for Apex Predators, with a Champion Race against Alejandra at the end. We've listed all of the challenges and their rewards below. 

Tier 1 Challenges

• Devil's Pass Pro — Wheelspin.
• Devil's Pass Rookie — Automatically completed if you win the event.

Tier 2 Challenges

• El Bosque Pro — Apex Predators Helm.
• Team Bonus Boon — Smash your first Apex Predator board; receive the Chopper car horn.
• El Bosque Rookie — Automatically completed if you win the event.
• Cascada Fuerte Speed Trap — Earn 1 star.
• Digging Deep — Drive from the Horizon Badlands Outpost to the Orogranded Quarry in 40 seconds.
• Deep Rinse — Take a photo of the #4 Ford Focus RS at the Cascada Fuerte Waterfall.
  • The waterfall is in the northern section of the map. You can see it in the image below.

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Tier 3 Challenges

• Quarry Trail Pro — Apex Predators Race Suit.
• Tres Colinas Speed Zone — Earn 1 star; rewards a Wheelspin.
• Quarry Trail Rookie — Automatically completed if you win the event.
• All I Need is S2 — Win Quarry Trail in any S2-class car.
• Canyon Rush Novice — Earn 1 star.
• Foot Down — Get three Speed Skills in any Apex Predator event.

Tier 4 Challenges

• Arzate Sprint Pro — Apex Predators Cargo Pants.
• Northeast Recce — Drive from Valle de Pozas to La Presa Dam in under 50 seconds; also rewards you with the Carbon Fiber Helmet.
• Arzate Spint Rookie — Automatically completed if you win the event.
• Arzate Sprint Master — Drive any A-class vehicle and complete Arzate Sprint in under 3:20.
• La Cantera Novice — Earn 1 star.
• I Am Speed — Achieve two Speed Skills with the #4 Ford Focus RS in under 45 seconds.

Tier 5 Challenges

• The Narrows Pro — 2021 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR Pro 4 Truck.
• A New Kind of Marketing — Smash 20 Apex Predator boards; also nets you the Apex Predators Crew Shirt.
• The Narrows Rookie — Automatically completed if you win the event.
• Let It Be - Complete The Narrows in under 3:20 while driving a B-class vehicle.
• Reservoir View Speed Zone — Earn 1 star.
• Star Chart — Earn 6 stars across all Speed Traps.

Tier 6 Challenges

• La Cantera Pro — Apex Predators Mechanic Suit.
• Flash Drive — Earn 1 star at Cascada Fuerte and Canyon Rush within one minute; rewards the Drum Kit horn.
• La Cantera Rookie — Automatically completed if you win the event.
• S1 Predator — Win two Apex Predators events in any S1-class Rally Monster.
• Flat Out 2.0 — Maintain a speed of 100mph/161kph in any Apex Predators race for 10 seconds.
• Devil's Pass Speed Zone — Earn 2 stars.

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Tier 7 Challenges

• Canyon Trail Pro — Tweed Desert Scarf.
• Zone Away — Amass a total of 1,000mph/1,609.3kph across all Speed Zones; rewards a Wheelspin.
• Canyon Trail Rookie — Automatically completed if you win the event.
• Crateres Secos Speed Zone — Earn 2 stars.
• Duna Escarpada Expert — Earn 2 stars.
• All Zone Up — Earn 10 stars across all Speed Zones.

Tier 8 Challenges

• Senda de Montana Pro — Apex Predators Modern Helmet.
• Apex Predator in the Making — Win three Apex Predator events on Highly Skilled difficulty or tougher; rewards a Super Wheelspin.
• Senda de Montana Rookie — Automatically completed if you win the event.
• Tierras Verdes Speed Zone — Earn 2 stars.
• Speeding Double — Earn 1 star from the Devil's Pass and Crateres Secos Speed Zones within 3:30.
• Fast But Not Least — Amass a total of 1,500mph/2414kph across all Speed Traps.

Tier 9 Challenges

• The Apex Run Pro — This is the Champion Race (more on this below); rewards you with the 2019 Jimco #240 Fastball Racing Spec Trophy Truck.
• Apex Predators Legend — Complete all other Apex Predators challenges; rewards a Super Wheelspin.
• You Literally Destroyed — Smash all 30 Apex Predators boards.
• Apex Predators Race Champion — Win all Race events.
• Apex Predators Rally Champion — Win all Rally events.
• One Fast Blur — Earn 3 stars on all Speed Zones and Speed Traps.

Champion Race: Apex Run — Alejandra's Challenge

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Once you reach Reputation Tier 8 and have won eight races, you may then attempt the last Forza Horizon 5 Apex Predators objective, where you complete Alejandra's Reputation Challenge.

Alejandra's Reputation Challenge is a one-on-one race. You'll be driving the RJ Anderson Polaris RZR Pro 4 Truck against her Jimco Fastball Racing Spec Trophy Truck. Funnily enough, she'll be at a disadvantage since the truck is slower. Still, if you're having a tough time, you can lower the difficulty further.

After cruising past fields and hills, you'll have completed this Forza Horizon 5 Apex Predators Challenge and Alejandra's Reputation Challenge. She'll then hand over the keys to the 2019 Jimco #240 Fastball Racing Spec Trophy Truck. In any case, there's plenty more to do in the Rally Adventure DLC, so head over to our garage full of guides for additional info.

The rank you get for completing the Resident Evil 4 remake doesn't just count for bragging rights — it grants unlocks like accessories and costumes. Each difficulty level has its own ranking requirements, ranging from B to S+.

This guide goes over each difficulty's A through S+ rank requirements, which mostly entail playtime. Only S+ has a separate requirement, and on Professional difficulty, it has a third to keep things spicy.

To receive an S+ on any difficulty, you must be playing on a brand new save, meaning New Game+ runs are exempt from S+ rankings. You can't use weapons or Pesetas brought over from previous playthroughs for this prestigious ranking, so it will take practice to get it down.

Resident Evil 4 Remake Rank Requirements

Assisted Difficulty Ranking Requirements

• A Rank: 15 hours
• S Rank: Four hours
• S+ Rank: Four hours (New playthrough)

Standard Difficulty Ranking Requirements

• A Rank: 12 hours
• S Rank: Five hours
• S+ Rank: Five hours (New playthrough)

Hardcore Difficulty Ranking Requirements

• A Rank: 10 hours
• S Rank: Five hours and 30 minutes
• S+ Rank: Five hours and 30 minutes (New playthrough)

Professional Difficulty Ranking Requirements

• A Rank: Seven hours
• S Rank: Five hours and 30 minutes
• S+ Rank: Five hours and 30 minutes with 15 saves or less (New playthrough)

Getting an S+ rank on Professional is no joke. If you end up saving 16 times, you're no longer eligible for S+ and instead will be defaulted to S, even if you meet the time condition. Get that practice in, and you just might be able to get it in eventually. Now that you know the RE4 rank requirements, check out some of our other Resident Evil 4 remake guides for more help and advice.

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The Never Heard It Coming trophy and achievement in Resident Evil 4 remake poses a daunting task that some players have missed entirely. Unlocking it requires you to kill a Garrador only using knives. That's a tall order for one of the most ferocious enemies you’ll encounter, but there's a trick to make it easier. 

How to Get the Never Heard It Coming Trophy and Achievement in RE4 Remake

There is more than one encounter against the Garrador in RE4 remake, but the first encounter is the best place to unlock the Never Heard It Coming trophy and achievement. That means you’ll be aiming to unlock it in the Dungeons area during Chapter 7. 

You’ll begin to see Boot Knives drop from enemies in the Castle chapters, and the Plaga Mandíbula enemy introduced at the beginning of Chapter 7 will drop one, as well. Hold onto any you find.

Once you've gone through the Castle Gate and cleared the enemies in the Audience Chamber, visit the nearby Merchant and repair any damage to your Combat Knife. You can increase the durability if you haven’t before, as well as increase the damage, although any disposable knives should do the trick for this challenge on Standard difficulty.

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This fight will begin very soon after you’ve walked into the Dungeons and picked up the Dungeon Key from the corpse. Once you take the key, turn around, and a cutscene introducing the Garrador will begin.

The gimmick of this ferocious monster is that it can’t see and attacks based on hearing. Leon will mention this and automatically crouch to imply that it’s best to be quiet.

How to Beat the Garrador Using Only Knives for Never Heard It Coming

This is where you'll start the challenge for Never Heard It Coming. Move out of the room to the left and you’ll see a bundle of chains hanging from the ceiling. No matter what you do here, the Garrador will be triggered and start to break from its restraints as you approach the chains. Don't crouch — run. 

The next room you enter will be where the fight takes place. Go back to crouching and move to the side of the door. The Garrador will come charging in before stopping to listen for you.

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Your basic strategy is to repeatedly sneak up behind him and press the button prompt to stab him in the back where a Plaga can be seen.

Each successful knife stab will cause the Garrador to flail his claws around wildly for a while, and you’ll need to back away as soon as you’ve stabbed him. He can run and attack afterward, so make sure to keep some distance in case he runs at you.

It should only take 5-6 stabs on Standard difficulty to kill the Garrador with only knives and get the Never Saw It Coming trophy and achievement. 

Important Garrador Fight Tips

As simple as killing the Garrador with only knives sounds, it’s important to break down some key aspects of this fight and of the Garrador's behavior. The main tip is that being patient and prepared will make the Never Heard It Coming trophy and achievement an easy unlock.

Understanding what will get his attention is vital. The following is what will trigger him:

• Running
• Walking into chains
• Breaking either of the two vases
• Gunfire

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Only walking into the chains will make him run toward you. If you move into it while crouched, there will be no reaction at all. Consider staying crouched at first until you get used to the room and memorize where the chains are.

Chains can be used to your advantage. Walk into a chain or do a short run to make the Garrador come to you. He’ll be swinging wildly, but it’s a good way to get this enemy in a more advantageous spot.

Trying to stab him while his back is facing a corner or a wooden panel might not give you enough room to dodge his swipes.

Garrador's behavior will become more erratic as he takes more damage. Instead of just walking around and giving you plenty of opportunity to stab him, he’ll randomly begin swinging his arms around in hopes of slicing you.

The wooden panels can very easily be broken, so don't count on them for protection. Continue to maintain your distance and approach him once he starts moving or if there are a few seconds where he’s not attacking. It can be difficult to judge when it’s safe to approach, but these are the best times.

While you can fight the Garrador and stay crouched the entire time, the slower movement speed will make it more likely for him to catch you with a random attack. If you find yourself beginning to get hit before you can stab him, you’ll probably have a better chance if you start walking.

Now that you know how to kill the Garrador with only knives, you're sure to add the Never Saw It Coming trophy and achievement to your collection. If you need help with other trophies, such as Capacity Compliance or Gun Fanatic, click the links or head to our collection of Resident Evil 4 remake guides.

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Forza Horizon 5 has three teams for you to choose from when playing the Rally Adventure DLC, but which team should you choose? Unlike the base game, where you simply pick a car, your selection here matters in the long run because of the DLC's progression system, unlockables, and race types. Here's what you need to know about the Horizon Raptors, Apex Predators, and Grit Reapers.

What Team Should I Choose in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure? Answered

After you start the Rally Adventure DLC and arrive at Sierra Nueva, you'll need to complete three Rally-type activities in order:

• Devil's Pass
• Cascada Fuerte
• Reserva del Carrizo

When you're done, you'll be able to choose a team in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure. Here's what each team specializes in:

• Horizon Raptors: Mixed surface and dirt routes.
• Apex Predators: Rally racing on asphalt.
• Grit Reapers: Mixed surface circuits; nighttime; any weather.

Rally Team Challenges, Activities, and Rewards

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After you choose a team in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure, you'll be able to see and track their challenges and activities. These are divided into tiers, which are unlocked by earning more Reputation for the tasks you complete.

For instance, the Horizon Raptors don't just give you the classic rally experience on off-road tracks; you'll also have to do Danger Sign jumps. The Apex Predators, meanwhile, have you racing on asphalt, while also setting records on Speed Traps. Lastly, the side activities for the Grit Reapers consist of Drift Zones.

Rewards also come into play, such as unlockable cars. For example, completing the Cascada Fuerte race on Pro difficulty nets you the 1973 Hoonigan Volkswagen Baja Beetle Class 5/1600 Scumbug.

Each team also provides you with cosmetic options in their colors and designs.

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How to Select Another Rally Team

The first team you choose in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure matters for the first few hours because you're locked to that team until you increase your Reputation. By default, you'll need:

• 3,500 Reputation to unlock your second team
• An extra 3,000 to unlock your third and final team

Your main goals in the Rally Adventure DLC when it comes to teams are:

• Reach Reputation Rank 8: Simply complete challenges as you progress.
• Win eight races: This is dependent on the race type for a particular team.
• Defeat the team leader in their Reputation Champion Race.
• Once you've finished all three Champion Race activities, you'll unlock the Rally Adventure Goliath Race.

Hopefully, that answers the question of which team to choose in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure. For more, see our guide to getting the 2021 Rimac Nevera or our article on completing Shelby Down the Mountain. We have more Forza Horizon 5 guides here.

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Anti-Lag and Launch Control are two new Forza Horizon 5 features to release alongside the Rally Adventure DLC. doesn't just add a new region for you to explore. The free Midnights at Horizon update brings these two features to all racers. Both work together to make for a more realistic racing experience, but you may be wondering what they are and how to use them. 

Forza Horizon 5 Anti-Lag System Explained

The Forza Horizon 5 Anti-Lag system is usable as long as a car can be turbocharged. The system helps reduce or eliminate turbo lag. To enable it, head to any Horizon Festival Site or player home and go to:

• Upgrades & Tuning menu
• Custom Tuning
• Engine

This will tell you if your vehicle has Twin Turbo installed. If it does, look at the option for an Anti-Lag variant. However, if this option doesn't appear, then you might need to go to the Conversion tab in case a Twin Turbo Aspiration swap exists.

Note that these tune-ups cost money. Likewise, if you downloaded a setup from another player, the Anti-Lag option might be locked, and you'll have to remove it if you need to make additional customization.

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Forza Horizon 5 Launch Control Explained

The Forza Horizon 5 Launch Control system ensures that you can gain an advantage at the start of each race. Go to Campaign -> Difficulty, and you should see that it's enabled by default. Likewise, it should trigger automatically at the beginning of race events.

To use Launch Control in Forza Horizon 5 while free-roaming, stop your car so it's stationary. Then, press and hold the keybinds/buttons for the E-brake and accelerate.

Once you let go of the E-brake, your car should speed up, which includes a turbo boost thanks to Launch Control. This should be of help in most activities, such as Drag Racing. 

That's how to use Anti-Lag and Launch Control in Forza Horizon 5. If you've picked up the Rally Adventure DLC, then check out our guide to completing the Raptors Challenges here. You may be wondering how to complete the Neon Tank Photo Challenge, and we have you covered. For more, head over to our guides hub for Forza Horizon 5. 

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The Horizon Raptors is a team that you can join in Forza Horizon 5. Focusing primarily on the classic rally experience of dirt and off-road tracks, joining them will have you driving across the rugged terrain of Sierra Nueva in the Rally Adventure DLC. Here's how to complete their challenges, as well as Alex's Reputation Challenges in the final race. 

How to Complete the Horizon Raptors Challenges in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure

The Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Raptors have a progression system similar across all three teams. The races and side activities you complete provide you with Reputation points. Gradually, you'll reach new tiers that unlock more challenges. The main goal is to reach Tier 8 and win eight races to unlock and win the Champion Race for this team.

Here's some general information on the Horizon Raptors Challenges:

• This team's activities are orange.
• Danger Signs are side activities.
• Raptor Pinata Trucks are objects that you can smash while driving around in Sierra Nueva.

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General Racing Tips for Raptors Challenges

Each tier in the Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Raptors progression system adds a track. There are four options:

• Rally (solo time trial)
• Race (compete against other drivers)
• Rookie challenge (completion/participation)
• Pro challenge (victory).

Simply put, winning the event will complete both. Since there's no difficulty requirement, you can simply lower it further so you can cruise easily.

For the best results, you could always cut a few corners and sideswipe the AI to get a little nudge back on track. And, of course, Rewinds can be used liberally, too.

Lastly, given that you'll often race off-road during these Horizon Raptors Challenges, it's imperative to have a vehicle with off-road tires, AWD, and decent handling. In our case, we were playing on advanced difficulties, so we used the Ford "Hoonicorn" Mustang because of its drifting capabilities, which make sharp and hairpin turns more manageable.

Horizon Raptors Challenges List

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There are 9 Challenge Tiers to get through for Horizon Raptors, with a Champion Race against Alex at the end. We've listed all of the challenges and their rewards below. 

Tier 1 Challenges

• Cascada Fuerte Pro — Rewards the 1973 Hoonigan Volkswagen Baja Beetle Class 5/1600 'Scumbug'.
• Cascada Fuerte Rookie — Will automatically get completed if you win the Pro race.

Tier 2 Challenges

• Three Hills Pro — Rewards the Hoonigan Raptors Modern Helmet.
• Pinata Smash — Smash one Raptor Pinata Truck; rewards the Timeout horn.
• Three Hills Rookie — Will automatically get completed if you win the Pro race.
• Make Way — Smash 30 palm trees.
• Canyon Danger Sign — Earn 1 star.
• The Recce Before the Rally — Drive from the Horizon Badlands Outpost to Valle de Pojas within 3:00.

Tier 3 Challenges

• Lago Azulado Pro — Rewards the Horizon Raptors Race Suit.
• Crash Landycoot — Earn 4 stars across all Danger Signs; gives a Wheelspin.
• Lago Azulado Rookie — Will automatically get completed if you win the Pro race.
• Canyon Snap — Earn 1 star.
• Confetti Carnage — Smash 15 Raptor Piñata Trucks.
• Teeny Wings — Get three Air Skills in any Horizon Raptors event.

Tier 4 Challenges

• Desert Scramble Pro — Rewards the Horizon Raptors Helmet.
• Palm Forest Danger Sign — Earn 2 stars; gives you a Wheelspin.
• Desert Scramble Rookie — Will automatically get completed if you win the Pro race.
• Desert Scramble Master — Complete the race in under 3:45.
• Vroomies — Stay above 120 mph/193 kph in 10 seconds while driving any Rally Monster.
  • Pick a Rally Monster with a high speed stat and go to Valle de Foraneos in the southeastern portion of the map. Although this area has a few bumps and uneven terrain, there are flat portions where you can still pick up speed.
• Desert Snakes — Drive a Retro Rally and go from Valle de Foraneos to the Dual Snakes Cave Painting in 3:30; must follow the waypoint.

Tier 5 Challenges

• Forest Trail Pro — Rewards the 2019 Casey Currie Motorsports #4402 Ultra 4 Trophy Jeep.
• Digging It — Take a photo of any Modern Rally Car at Cantera Industrias Sur; gives you a Wheelspin.
  • Head to the southern portion of the map, drive in front of the building, and activate Photo Mode to take a promo shot. You can see this in the image below.
• Forest Trail Rookie — Will automatically get completed if you win the Pro race.
• Forest Trail Master — Complete this race in under 2:50 in a B-class Modern Rally car.
• Jump Definitely — Achieve two Awesome Air Skills in three minutes in a single Horizon Raptor Race.
• From Old to New — Win a Horizon Raptors event in a Retro Rally car with any kind of upgrade.

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Tier 6 Challenges

• Meridian Pro — Rewards the Horizon Raptors Crew Shirt.
• Piñata Panic — Smash 5 Raptor Pinata Trucks in 30 seconds; gives you the Lead Guitar horn.
• Meridian Rookie — Will automatically get completed if you win the Pro race.
• H2-Go — Drive a Rally Monster from Cascada Fuerte to Lago Azulado within 3:00.
• A Good Time — Win any Horizon Raptors Race in any Subaru.
• La Cantera Danger Sign — Earn 2 stars.

Tier 7 Challenges

• Rugged Dunes Pro — Rewards the Horizon Raptors Cargo Trousers.
• A Highly Skilled Raptor — Win three Horizon Raptors events with the AI difficulty at Highly Skilled or above; gives you a Super Wheelspin.
• Rugged Dunes Rookie — Will automatically get completed if you win the Pro race.
• Dunes Danger Sign — Earn 2 stars.
• Flying High — Earn 10 stars across all Danger Signs.
• Danger! Danger! High Voltage — Earn 1 star from the Palm Forest and La Cantera Danger Signs within 3:30.
  • Drive a fast vehicle that can go off-road and pick Palm Forest first in the north. Head off the ramp and make sure the score is counted. Then, quickly continue further to the south to reach La Cantera. You cannot fast travel.

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Tier 8 Challenges

• Tres Colinas Pro — Rewards the Horizon Raptors Mechanic Outfit.
• The Mighty Mini — Win three Horizon Raptors events in any Mini; rewards you with the Orange Swirl Desert face cover.
• Tres Colinas Rookie — Will automatically get completed if you win the Pro race.
• Flat Out — Maintain a speed of 100 mph/161 kph in any Horizon Raptors Race for 10 seconds.
• Dune Duos — Complete the Dunes Danger Sign twice in 30 seconds.
  • Head to this Danger Sign and decelerate as you go off the edge (it still counts even if you're just slowly falling). Then, quickly circle back up the hill and drive off once more.
• You Are the Danger — Earn 1 star from all Danger Signs within 10 minutes.
  • You'll have to head to each Danger sign in the region and drive off to get 1 star, all without fast traveling.

Tier 9 Challenges

• Horizon Raptors Rally Champion — Win all Horizon Raptors Rally events; rewards the 2022 Alumicraft #6165 Trick Truck.
  
  • Assuming you focused primarily on Race events, then you're going to have to do more Rally activities.
• Horizon Raptor Champion — Win the Raptor Race (more on this  below); rewards the 2021 Polaris RZR Pro XP Factory Racing Limited Edition.
• Fly Hard — Earn 3 stars on all Sierra Nueva Danger Signs.
• Horizon Raptors Race Champion — Win all eight Race events.
• Piñata Peril — Smash 100 Raptor Pinata Trucks.
• Horizon Raptors Legend — Complete all other Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Raptors challenges.

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Champion Race: Raptor Race — Alex's Challenge

Once you reach Reputation Tier 8 and have won eight races, you may then attempt the last Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Raptors objective, where you complete Alex's Reputation Challenge.

Alex's Reputation Challenge race is a one-on-one race where you're both using UTVs across the sand dunes. There's no difficulty requirement, so you can lower it in case you're not used to this type of vehicle.

With that, you've completed all of the Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Raptors Challenges and Alex's Reputation Challenge. Once you've won, you'll receive the 2021 Polaris RZR Pro XP Factory Racing Limited Edition. There's plenty more to do in the Rally Adventure DLC, so head over to our garage full of guides here for more.

Shelby Coming Down the Mountain is a type of Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 5. Part of the Summer - Wet Season during the Midnights at Horizon playlist, you'll have to purchase an expensive car and complete an activity based on a hint. Here's our Forza Horizon 5 Shelby Coming Down the Mountain Treasure Hunt guide to help you with this challenge.

How to Complete the Shelby Coming Down the Mountain Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 5

The Forza Horizon 5 Shelby Coming Down the Mountain Treasure Hunt has an initial requirement that serves as a barrier to entry for newcomers. You need to own a Shelby-manufactured car to complete it. Sadly, there are only two options for Shelbies in the game, and they're fairly expensive:

• 1965 Cobra 427 S/C: 2.1 million Credits.
• 1965 Cobra Daytona Coupe: a whopping 30 million Credits.

Assuming you amass enough credits to obtain the Cobra 427 S/C, or you luckily got either of the two vehicles from Wheelspins, then it's time to check the hint for the Treasure Hunt challenge: "She's a beauty to behold; you must drift sideways to win gold."

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Based on the challenge name and the clue, you'll have to do a Drift Zone challenge in the mountains. Specifically, the Cara Este Drift Zone in La Gran Caldera (as seen in the image above).

The score thresholds for this Treasure Hunt challenge are:

• 50,000 points
• 250,000 pts.
• 500,000 pts.

The good news is that you only need to reach a one-star rating (50,000 points) with the Shelby that you're driving.

When that's done, look for the treasure chest in the middle of the El Estadio Horizon football field.

And that's it; you've completed the Forza Horizon 5 Shelby Coming Down the Mountain Treasure Hunt challenge. This nets you +3 Festival points and +160 Forzathon points. In any case, don't forget to complete the other activities this week, such as the Neon Tank in Mulege Photo Challenge. Each Festival point you earn brings you one step closer to obtaining the new 2021 Rimac Nevera vehicle. There are more Forza Horizon 5 guides here. 

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The Neon Tank in Mulege photo challenge in Forza Horizon 5 has the Neon requires you to find a neon sign and take a screenshot with a Modern Muscle car. This is part of the Summer — Wet Season Festival Playlist, which runs from March 30, 2023, to April 6, 2023. Here's where you need to go. 

Forza Horizon 5 Photo Challenge: Where to Find the Neon Tank in Mulege 

For the Forza Horizon 5 Neon Tank in Mulege photo challenge, you'll have to head to the town itself, which is in the southern portion of the world map. The point of reference that we'll use is Casa Bella, likely to be the first home that you'll have access to during the campaign.

From the Casa Bella yard, simply go across the street to spot a yellow-orange building. Check the left side of the building to find the Neon Tank signage. It might be hard to see during the day, but it should light up whenever it's nighttime.

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In any case, the Forza Horizon 5 Neon Tank photo challenge requires you to take a promo shot with any Modern Muscle car.

Bring that over, activate Photo Mode, and press the promo shot button prompt while both your car and the sign are visible. This will complete the Mulege photo challenge, and you'll earn two points toward the Summer — Wet Season part of the Midnights at Horizon playlist.

Likewise, make sure you do other objectives this week, at least until you earn 20 festival points. This will unlock the 2021 Rimac Nevera. Considered as the fastest accelerating production car, it's one of the newest vehicles added to the game as part of the Midnights at Horizon update.

But that's how to complete the Neon Tank in Mulege photo challenge in Forza Horizon 5. Of course, if you already own the Rally Adventure DLC, don't forget to start the Badlands Expedition to reach the Sierra Nueva region. For more, check out our Forza Horizon 5 guides hub.

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The 2021 Rimac Nevera is a newcomer to Forza Horizon 5 in the Midnights at Horizon update. Its name pertains to short-burst lightning storms that occur along Croatia's coasts. Rimac Nevera is an apt name, too, as this vehicle is considered the fastest electric production car in the world. Here's how to get it. 

How to Unlock the 2021 Rimac Nevera in Forza Horizon 5

The Forza Horizon 5 2021 Rimac Nevera can be added to your garage once you earn 20 Festival points during the Summer — Wet Season. This is part of the Midnights at Horizon playlist; the activity runs from March 30, 2023, to April 6, 2023.

We've outlined some of the tasks in the activity to help you amass enough points to obtain the 2021 Rimac Nevera in Forza Horizon 5.

Forzathon Weekly Challenge: Holden On

The Forzathon Weekly Challenge only awards a small number of Festival points, though the tasks are relatively straightforward. They'll let you quickly amass some points toward the Rimac.

• Own and drive the 2014 HSV Gen-F GTS (costs 75,000 credits).
• Win a Road Race.
• Earn six stars at Speed Zones.
• Stay over 170mph/273.6kph for 10 seconds.
• Reward: +5 Festival points and +160 Forzathon points.

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Forzathon Daily Challenges

Forzathon Daily Challenges help you get one step closer to the 2021 Rimac Nevera. Some of these are not live yet, so you'll have to check each daily reset. Each one will provide you with +1 Festival points and +20 Forzathon points.

• Runway Lights: Visit the Aerodromo en La Selva.
• Light Trails: Complete any Dirt Trail event.
• Starion in the Sky: Earn 6 stars at Danger Signs in a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R.
• Don't Feed After Midnight: Earn an Ultimate Wreckage Skill using a 1973 AMC Gremlin X.
• Twilight Zone: Earn 5 stars at Drift Zones in  a Volvo.
• Bedtime Story: Reach 100mph/161kph in any Horizon story chapter.

Season Events

Season Events give you Festival points and other goodies, though specific cars might be required.

• The Trial: Stock Showdown — BMW M5 '18 (required); McLaren 570S (reward); +10 Festival points.
• Eventlab: John Cee — Hypercars (required); Maserati GT-S (reward); +3 Festival points.
• Eventlab: GT Deny — Retro Supercars (required); Super Wheelspin (reward); +3 Festival points.
• Seasonal Championship: Love at First Night — Super Hot Hatch (required); Mini JCW '12 (reward); +5 Festival points.
• Seasonal Championship: Cloudy After Midnight — Rally Monsters (required); Audi RS3 (reward); +5 Festival points.
• Danger Sign: Runway — Super Wheelspin (reward); +2 Festival points.
• Speed Trap: Pequeno Puente — Super Wheelspin (reward); +2 Festival points.
• Speed Zone: Airfield Speed Zone — Super Wheelspin (reward); +2 Festival points.

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Challenges

Challenges are additional side activities that you can do, and they'll give you some extra points toward your tally for the Forza Horizon 5 2021 Rimac Nevera.

• Treasure Hunt: Shelby Coming Down the Mountain — Requires you to have a ridiculously expensive Shelby car. Take it to the Cara Este Drift Zone in La Gran Caldera and earn at least 1 star in that activity. Rewards +3 Festival points and +160 Forzathon points.
• Photo Challenge: Neon Nights — Drive a Modern Muscle car and locate the Neon Tank in Mulege and take a promo shot. Rewards +2 Festival points and the Haunted House car horn.
• Horizon Open: The Street is On — Complete a Street Racing Horizon Open event. Rewards +2 Festival points and the Horizon Race Gloves.

Monthly Events

These Monthly Events will last throughout the entirety of the Midnights at Horizon playlist. As such, we recommend saving these for later or if you're having a hard time with the other tasks.

• Monthly Rivals: Bola Ocho Circuit — Post a clean lap; rewards +4 Festival points.
• Monthly Rivals: Bahia de Plano Circuit — Post a clean lap; rewards +4 Festival points.

And that's how to get the 2021 Rimac Nevera in Forza Horizon 5, as well as how to get the points you'll need to add it to your garage. For more, head over to our Forza Horizon 5 guides page. 

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There are 10 new cars in the Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure expansion. As you progress, you get a chance to drive each one all over the Sierra Nueva badlands and desert. Here's our guide to help you get all new cars in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure.

How to Get News Cars in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure

The new cars in the Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure DLC aren't obtained right from the get-go. Instead, you'll need to start the Badlands Expedition to reach the Sierra Nueva region. Even then, you'll notice that these vehicles can't be purchased from the Autoshow menu either.

As such, we've listed down the new cars in the Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure DLC. We've noted the unlock methods for vehicles, many of which are tied to a particular rally team. We'll continue updating this guide, so stay tuned.

2001 Ford #4 Ford Focus RS

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This vehicle is akin to the one driven by Colin McRae, earning him nine victories and 16 podium finishes in the World Rally Championships.

• Unlock method: Complete the Badlands Expedition, which acts as your introduction to the DLC. Once you're done, this car will be automatically unlocked.

1973 Hoonigan Volkswagen Baja Beetle Class 5/1600 'Scumbug'

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The Scumbug is an overhauled 1973 Volkswagen Beetle. The Hoonigan team has a YouTube video showcasing their attempts to turn a car they bought for $2,500 to something that's eye-catching.

• Unlock method: Complete the first three Rally events in Devil's Pass, Cascada Fuerte, and Reserva del Carrizo. When you're done, you should be able to choose a team.

Pick the Horizon Raptors team, which focuses primarily on dirt and off-road racing. Then, check the Tier 1 challenges and complete the Cascada Fuerte race to unlock this.

2019 Casey Currie Motorsports #4402 Ultra 4 'Trophy Jeep'

This vehicle was driven by Cody Currie in the Baja 1000, leading to a finish after a grueling 19 hours and 43 minutes.

• Unlock method: Continue completing tasks and challenges given to you by the Horizon Raptors. Once you reach Tier 5, win the Forest Trail race to receive this.

2022 Alumicraft #6165 Trick Truck

This specialized Trophy Truck should serve you well in the harsh environments of Sierra Nueva.

• Unlock method: Reach Tier 9 of the Horizon Raptors challenges. Then, win eight Horizon Raptors rally events to receive this. Take note that you have to do rally events here, not races.

2021 Polaris RZR Pro XP Factory Racing Limited Edition

This luminary among Polaris' creations has won the Baja 1000, Baja 500, and UTV World Championships.

• Unlock method: Reach Tier 9 of the Horizon Raptors challenges. Then, win the Raptor Race to earn this. The Raptor Race is unlocked once you reach the max tier of challenges and win eight races in total. Once you meet the requirements, you'll need to defeat the team leader, Alex, to finish this part.

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2021 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR Pro 4 Truck

This Pro Truck tends to be slightly smaller and lighter compared to Trophy Trucks, used in shorter tracks with a lot of bumps and jumps.

• Unlock method: Reach Tier 5 of the Apex Predators challenges and win The Narrows event.

2019 Jimco #240 Fastball Racing Spec Trophy Truck

This has the body of a Ford Raptor, customized by Jimco as per the request of Los Angeles Dodgers owner Bobby Patton to commemorate his team.

• Unlock method: Reach Tier 9 of the Apex Predators challenges. Then, win the Apex Run to earn this. This activity is unlocked once you reach the max tier of challenges and win eight races in total. Once you meet the requirements, you'll need to defeat the team leader, Alejandra, to finish this part.

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2020 Jimco #179 Hammerhead Class 1

A beast of a vehicle made by Jimco that's designed for rugged, off-road racing.

• Unlock method: Reach Tier 5 with the Grit Reapers and win the Crateres Secos event.

2021 Alumicraft #122 Class 1 Buggy

A buggy that's primed for extreme off-road racing, powered by a Chevy LS3 that churns 500 horsepower to its rear wheels.

• Unlock method: Reach Tier 9 with the Grit Reapers to unlock the Desafio Champion Race. Win it to obtain this vehicle.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum

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As the name implies, this is an electric truck, one that can adapt to the most rugged terrain. It's also the first new car in Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure DLC that you get to drive, at least temporarily.

• Unlock method: Reach Tier 9 with the Grit Reapers and win all Champion Races. This will unlock the Horizon Badlands Goliath, a longer race that takes you all over the Sierra Nueva region. Achieve victory to earn this vehicle.

We've got more Forza Horizon 5 guides here on GameSkinny, so make sure to check them out while playing.

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The Resident Evil 4 remake brings back nearly every famous location from the original 2004 title. From the main areas that players explore to the smallest rooms, there is so much that has been faithfully recreated or modernized. This also includes easter eggs, such as when a player shoots at the lake, which is found in Chapter 3.

One of the most memorable aspects includes an easter egg that has carried over. If your curiosity is getting the better of you, this is what happens in the Resident Evil 4 remake when you shoot at the lake.

What Happens When You Shoot the Lake in the Resident Evil 4 Remake

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Just like in the original game, shooting at the lake will cause a giant lake monster (known as the Del Lago) to appear and kill you. This is the previously mentioned boss of the chapter and it can appear in a cutscene when you reach the lake.

The primary difference is that instead of the camera zooming out, this time around it now enters a first-person view of the monster eating you. It’s a bit slower and doesn’t feel like a jump scare as much, but it’s essentially the same easter egg. Some fans have lovingly told new players that triggering it provides a unique reward or special treasure. While you won’t find any treasure here, it is a fun moment nonetheless.

Now you know what happens when you shoot the lake in the Resident Evil 4 remake. There are plenty of other easter eggs throughout, including a way to skip the opening village fight. For everything you need to know to survive Leon’s adventure, check out our Resident Evil 4 remake guide hub.

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As you might expect, there are a few different costumes you can unlock in the Resident Evil 4 remake by playing the game. One in particular, the knight armor for Ashley, should pique your interest since it makes her invulnerable. The others are snazzy, though. Here's how to get every costume in the RE4 remake.

How to Unlock Every Outfit in the Resident Evil 4 Remake

There are six unlockable costumes in RE4: three for Leon and three for Ashley. None of the available digs for Leon have any gameplay effects, but the same can't be said for one single costume available to Ashley, provided you meet the requirements.

Unlockable Leon Costumes

All three of these outfits are unlocked simply by clearing the game on any difficulty.

• Jacket
• Pinstripe
• Shirt

Unlockable Ashley Costumes

These two outfits for Ashley also only require you to complete the game once to unlock them in the CP shop.

• Jacket
• Jacketless

The Armor outfit for Ashley is the one you'll want to put some extra effort into getting, particularly if you intend to play the game more than once. Which is, of course, the only way to get it.

• Armor

Known as the Knight Armor by fans of the original 2005 version of Resident Evil 4, the Armor costume makes Ashley entirely impervious to enemy attacks. No longer will she be incapacitated or hauled off — she'll be an immovable wall of armor. Though, we haven't tested whether she can take an Infinite Rocket Launcher shot to the face with the Armor on yet.

The DLC costumes for the Resident Evil 4 remake are nice, but actually earning cosmetics is far more rewarding. Though, the filter on the Villain DLC costume does have an interesting Devil May Cry vibe. Check out our other guides for the Resident Evil 4 remake here on GameSkinny

The Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure DLC expansion lets you take the race off-road into the badlands of Sierra Nueva. If it's your first time delving into the newest add-on content, it's not entirely obvious how to start the DLC expansion. Here's what you need to know. 

Where to Start Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure Explained

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Rally Adventure is part of the Premium Edition and Premium Add-ons Bundle for Forza Horizon 5, but if you haven't purchased either of those versions, you can get the expansion on its own for $19.99.

Once you've purchased the Rally Adventure DLC, check to make sure the base game is updated to the latest version.

In-game, you'll need to have progressed further until you reach the main Horizon Festival site to acquire your first car. Then, you should see the Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure icon in the northwest portion of the Mexico map. Head to that location to start the Horizon Badlands Expedition.

From there, you'll drive a couple of new vehicles, including the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum and the 2001 Ford #4 Ford Focus RS. This is also where you'll learn of a new feature where your co-driver will note any turns, jumps, or track changes as you advance further.

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When that's done, you'll be able to start the Rally Adventure DLC expansion in earnest. You can explore Sierra Nueva at your leisure, but it's probably best to get a few activities done so you can choose a team. This will unlock additional sets of challenges for you to complete.

And that's how to start the Rally Adventure DLC in Forza Horizon 5. If you wish to return to Mexico, you can open the Campaign menu and click on the Travel to Mexico option to head back, or just fast travel by highlighting a road on the main world map. Conversely, if you want to return to Sierra Nueva, check the Rally Adventure tab and select the Horizon Outpost option. It's really that easy to bounce between the base game content and the expansion. Look for more Forza Horizon 5 guides here on GameSkinny.

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The Rocket Launcher is pretty funny in the Resident Evil 4 remake because it essentially serves to one-shot bosses. You could do a lot more with a Rocket Launcher packing infinite ammo, and you probably wouldn't be surprised to find out there is one. The Infinite Rocket Launcher is a destructive sight to behold, though Ashley will probably suffer for it.

How to Unlock the Infinite Ammo Rocket Launcher in RE4 Remake

Some of the unlocks in the Resident Evil 4 remake have some intense requirements, but the first part of unlocking the Infinite Rocket Launcher isn't that strenuous. The second half? That's another story.

To initially unlock the Infinite Rocket Launcher in RE4, you have to:

• Complete a single run of the game on any difficulty. You can do it on Assisted or Professional; it doesn't matter.
• Have 2,000,000 Pesetas.

Related: How to Get Infinite Ammo for Other Weapons

After your first playthrough, you'll see the Infinite Rocket Launcher at the very first Merchant you come across and every other one after. He'll be offering it at the exact same price each time.

The Infinite Rocket Launcher will hold up after a single shot, unlike the normal one, but it's unwieldy to use. You'll accidentally blow Ashley up more than you'll ever admit to your friends, and you'll be locked from achieving S+ ranking on a playthrough, keeping you from getting the Cat Ears accessory.

Regardless, it's a ton of fun and worth making sure to adorn treasures for full bonuses through a frugal playthrough or two to get your hands on it.

That's all you need to know about how to get the infinite ammo Rocket Launcher in the Resident Evil 4 remake. If you're a fan, chances are you're going to buy this bad boy at some point just for the giggles. Now that we've got the Infinite Rocket Launcher out of the way, why not check out some of our other guides on the Resident Evil 4 remake, stranger?