Forza Horizon 5 Hits PS5 in April

Exciting news for PlayStation 5 gamers: Forza Horizon 5 is set to hit the PS5 this spring! Mark your calendars for April 25 if you're opting for the Premium Edition priced at $99.99, or April 29 for the standard release. This announcement comes directly from the game's official website, which also revealed a major update, Horizon Realms, launching across all platforms on April 25. This update promises to enrich your racing experience 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, it was confirmed that the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 will mirror the content available on Xbox and PC, including all Car Packs, the thrilling Hot Wheels expansion, and the adventurous Rally Adventure expansion. This ensures that PS5 players won't miss out on any of the action.

Forza Horizon 5 is part of a growing trend of Xbox-exclusive titles making their way to PlayStation, following in the footsteps of Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This move by Xbox, the first among major platform holders to embrace cross-platform releases for its first-party titles, sparks a broader industry conversation about the relevance of exclusives. With the rising costs of game development, the exclusivity model is increasingly questioned for its impact on potential sales.

IGN awarded Forza Horizon 5 a perfect 10/10 score 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." PlayStation owners, get ready to experience this critically acclaimed title for yourselves.