Winter Fest

Lore & Background

During this time, the festival atmosphere shifts to include cozy campfires, hot cocoa stands, and holiday decorations that dot the landscape alongside high-performance machinery. It is a time when the community comes together not just to race, but to master the art of drifting on ice, proving that speed can be found even in the most slippery conditions. The event reinforces the franchise's core theme: racing is for everyone, regardless of the season or surface.

In Their Own Story

The wind howled through the pines as fresh powder blanketed the main stage, turning the familiar festival grounds into a glittering winter wonderland. Drivers gathered around the central bonfire, their breath visible in the crisp air, checking tire chains and warming up engines that roared like beasts waking from hibernation. A massive snow drift had formed near the starting line, but instead of slowing them down, it only fueled their excitement; today was about sliding, not just stopping.

Reader's Guide

The Winter Fest campaign typically begins with a series of introductory races designed to teach players how to handle vehicles on low-grip surfaces. Players must master drifting techniques to earn points and unlock the first tier of rewards, often including unique winter-themed liveries for their cars.

As the event progresses, the challenges become more difficult, featuring time trials on icy mountain passes and precision drift competitions that require perfect line control. Players interact with festival staff who provide tips on vehicle setup, such as adjusting suspension and tire pressure for snow conditions.

The climax of the event usually involves a grand finale race or a massive community goal where all participants contribute to unlocking a rare prize car. Successfully completing these milestones rewards players with exclusive vehicles that are only available during this specific seasonal window.

Did You Know?

• Avion Roe's song 'This Loneliness' was featured in the video game Forza Horizon 3 for Xbox ONE and PC.
• Avion Roe was the first independent artist to release a 3D music video, for their song 'The Escape', on October 1, 2013.
• Avion Roe formed in Dallas, Texas on January 4, 2011, after the disbanding of Red Car Wire.
• Avion Roe signed to Epitaph Records and released their debut EP on the label, Into The Rest, on October 16, 2015.
• Avion Roe's debut album, The Art of Fiction, was released on May 3, 2011, only four months after the band formed.