Forza Horizon 5 enthusiasts have a thrilling update: the game is set to launch on the PS5 this spring. The Premium Edition, priced at $99.99, will be available starting April 25, while the standard edition will follow on April 29. This announcement was made official today on the game's website, alongside details of a significant update, Horizon Realms, which will roll out across all platforms on April 25. This update promises to enrich the gameplay with four new cars, a fresh racetrack layout at the Horizon Stadium, and a nostalgic return of beloved environments from previous community favorites.
Last month, we confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 would mirror the content available on Xbox and PC versions. This includes access to Car Packs, the Hot Wheels expansion, and the Rally Adventure expansion, ensuring a comprehensive gaming experience for PlayStation users.
Forza Horizon 5 marks another title in the growing list of previously Xbox-exclusive games making their way to PlayStation, following Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Xbox's move towards cross-platform first-party releases is a bold step in the industry, sparking discussions about the relevance of exclusives in an era where game development costs are soaring and exclusives can hinder potential sales.
IGN awarded Forza Horizon 5 a perfect 10/10 score upon its Xbox and PC release, a testament to its quality. Our reviewer praised it as "the result of a racing studio at the peak of its craft and the best open-world racing game I’ve ever played." With such high acclaim, PlayStation owners have much to look forward to with this upcoming release.
