Forza Horizon 5 Hits PS5 in April

Exciting news for racing game enthusiasts: Forza Horizon 5 is set to hit the PlayStation 5 this fall. The official release date has been confirmed, with the Premium Edition available on April 25 for $99.99, and the standard edition following on April 29. This announcement, detailed on the official website, also introduced an upcoming update titled Horizon Realms, set to launch across all platforms on April 25. This update will bring four new cars, a fresh racetrack layout at the Horizon Stadium, and a selection of beloved environments from past community favorites.

Last month, it was confirmed that the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 will feature the same extensive content as its Xbox and PC counterparts, including Car Packs, the Hot Wheels expansion, and the Rally Adventure expansion.

Forza Horizon 5 is part of a growing trend of Xbox-exclusive titles making their way to PlayStation, joining the likes of Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This move by Xbox highlights a broader industry shift towards cross-platform releases, driven by the increasing costs of game development and the potential for wider market reach beyond exclusive platforms.

IGN awarded Forza Horizon 5 a perfect 10/10 score upon its Xbox and PC release, 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, PlayStation owners have every reason to look forward to diving into this exceptional gaming experience.