Barbie is partying her way to Forza Horizon 5

It's an unlikely but utterly delightful mash-up that makes perfect sense in hindsight. After all, Barbie is a product of Mattel, the toy manufacturing giant, which also brought us the Hot Wheels brand and last year's Hot Wheels expansion.

The Barbie-themed cars are a true testament to the game's unflinching dedication to capturing the essence of real-world models. The Corvette is a picture-perfect rendition of Barbie's ride, resplendent in a coat of eye-popping pink that is true to the film's version. The Hummer, on the other hand, brings a touch of machismo with its Ken-themed decals, providing a fitting contrast to Barbie's flamboyantly feminine Corvette.

The vibrant aesthetics and spirited adventures of Barbie and Ken fit like a glove in Forza Horizon 5, a racing sim renowned for its vivid colors and exhilarating open-world racing.

As the countdown begins for Barbie's theatrical release on July 21, it seems highly likely that these sweet rides will soon be gracing the open-world tracks of Forza, either as gifts or unlockable through promotional events.

With Forza Horizon 5 being free on PC Game Pass, subscribers to Microsoft's service can jump immerse themselves in the pre-release hype of Barbie's movie.

As Playground Games drops periodic updates to Forza Horizon 5, the bulk of the studio's resources is hard at work on the Fable remake, which wowed audiences at the Xbox Games Showcase. Worry not though, because Turn 10 Studios is tiding audiences over with Forza Motorsport, which comes out on October 10.