Forza Horizon 5 , one of the most acclaimed racing games of recent years, will be released for PlayStation 5 (PS5) between March and June. Previously exclusive to Xbox, the game arrives on Sony with crossplay and all its expansions, marking a shift in Microsoft's strategy to expand access to its titles.
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Forza Horizon 5 on PS5: What to expect?
Panic Button, in partnership with Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games , will develop the PS5 version. However, the game will maintain the original experience, including a Mexican-inspired open world , over 900 licensed cars , and dynamic events at the Horizon Festival .
Additionally, crossplay will allow PS5 players to compete online with Xbox Series X/S and PC , expanding multiplayer possibilities.
Graphics, performance and expansions
The game will arrive on PS5 with all the content already available on Xbox and PC, including the Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure , plus 40 themed updates.
Horizon Realms expansion , which will bring new environments, challenges, and never-before-seen races. However, Microsoft has yet to reveal details about potential graphical improvements or support for technologies like ray tracing on the PS5.
When will PS5 get Forza Horizon 5 release?
Despite the official confirmation, Microsoft has yet to announce an exact release date . The developer will release the game between March and June 2025, in the Northern Hemisphere spring.
Thus, this decision is part of Microsoft's new strategy, which has been releasing Xbox Game Studios on other platforms, such as Sea of Thieves , Hi-Fi Rush and Grounded .
Crossplay and possible cross-progression
Crossplay compatibility PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC players . However, there is no confirmation yet about cross-progression , which would allow progress to be transferred from one console to another.
If they don't implement the feature, players who already own the game on Xbox or PC may have to start over from scratch on PS5 .
More Xbox games coming to PlayStation
Xbox Game Studios will also release other titles for PS5 in 2025, including:
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Doom: The Dark Ages
- The Outer Worlds 2
Rumors indicate that Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 may follow the same path.
A new chapter for Xbox and PlayStation
Thus, the arrival of Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 reinforces the cross-platform trend and expands the game's audience. For racing fans, this new addition represents another quality gaming option on PlayStation .
Stay tuned for more news about the release and possible graphical improvements!
