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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Forza ist fertig runtergeladen” is an epic card of the German Memes pack, number 178 of the collection, and the 13th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Forza ist fertig runtergeladen” meme mean?
People bring back this line to celebrate the end of a long, tedious wait as if it were a big win, reusing the original's hyped-up tone. The phrase gets used both for an actual game download and, by extension, for any boring wait that finally ends, with the same disproportionate enthusiasm.
Where does the “Forza ist fertig runtergeladen” meme come from?
The phrase is tied to Forza Horizon 5, the racing game developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios, released on 9 November 2021 (accessible from 5 November for premium edition owners). In a German video clip, someone announces with exaggerated enthusiasm that the game's download has finally finished, after the often long wait required by modern, heavyweight racing games. Picked up and shared, the clip circulated as a comic illustration of disproportionate joy over a simple download.
- 2021Forza Horizon 5, the racing game tied to this phrase, is released on 9 November.
How to use the “Forza ist fertig runtergeladen” meme
- Someone announces "Forza ist fertig runtergeladen" with exaggerated enthusiasm after a long download wait.
- People bring the phrase back for any boring wait that finally ends, even unrelated to a video game.
- A video edit pastes the line over a scene where someone bursts with joy over something very ordinary.
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The “Forza ist fertig runtergeladen” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 78/100 · #13 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Forza ist fertig runtergeladen” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Forza ist fertig runtergeladen comes out of the German Memes pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does Forza ist fertig runtergeladen mean?
Literally "Forza has finished downloading": it's a line that celebrates the end of a long-awaited game download as a major achievement.
Which Forza game is this about?
Forza Horizon 5, the racing game developed by Playground Games and released in November 2021.
Why did this line become funny?
Because the enthusiasm shown for a simple finished download is completely disproportionate, which creates the comedy.
Is this phrase only used for Forza?
It originated around Forza, but it's also used, by extension, for any boring wait that finally ends.
How do I get the Forza ist fertig runtergeladen meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Forza ist fertig runtergeladen” is an epic card of the German Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Forza ist fertig runtergeladen card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Forza Horizon 5 — Wikipedia (de) · checked on October 30, 2026.
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