The highly anticipated release of Forza Horizon 5 on the PlayStation 5 has finally been confirmed with specific dates: April 25 for those opting for the Premium Edition at $99.99, and April 29 for the standard edition. This exciting news was shared on the official website, alongside the announcement of the upcoming Horizon Realms update set to launch across all platforms on April 25. This update promises to enrich the gaming experience with the addition of four new cars, a fresh racetrack layout at the Horizon Stadium, and a nostalgic return of fan-favorite environments from previous games.
Last month, it was revealed that the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 will mirror the content available on Xbox and PC, ensuring players have access to the full range of features including Car Packs, the Hot Wheels expansion, and the Rally Adventure expansion.
Forza Horizon 5 marks another title in the lineup of formerly Xbox-exclusive games making their way to PlayStation, following in the footsteps of Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. As Xbox leads the charge in cross-platform releases among the major console manufacturers, the gaming industry is increasingly debating the viability of exclusives, especially considering the rising costs of game development and the potential sales limitations posed by exclusivity.
IGN awarded Forza Horizon 5 a perfect score of 10/10 upon its initial release on Xbox and PC, praising 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, we highly recommend that PlayStation owners dive into this exceptional gaming experience.
