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 an Xbox exclusive, the game arrives on Sony with crossplay and all its expansions, marking a shift in Microsoft's strategy to broaden 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 retain the original experience, including an open world inspired by Mexico , over 900 licensed cars , and dynamic events at the Horizon Festival .
Furthermore, crossplay will allow PS5 players to compete in online races with Xbox Series X/S and PC , expanding the possibilities of multiplayer.
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 , as well as 40 themed updates.
Horizon Realms expansion , which will bring new settings, challenges, and brand-new races. However, Microsoft has not yet revealed details about possible graphical improvements or support for technologies such as Ray Tracing on the PS5.
When will the PS5 receive the Forza Horizon 5 release?
Despite the official confirmation, Microsoft has not yet released an exact launch date . The developer will release the game between March and June 2025, during the Northern Hemisphere spring.
Thus, this decision is part of Microsoft's new strategy, which has involved releasing Xbox Game Studios on other platforms, such as Sea of Thieves , Hi-Fi Rush , and Grounded .
Crossplay and possible cross-progression
Crossplay compatibility will allow online races between players on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC . However, there is still no confirmation regarding cross-progression , which would allow transferring progress 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 from scratch on PS5 .
More Xbox games coming to PlayStation
Xbox Game Studios will also release other titles for PS5 in 2025, such as:
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Doom: The Dark Ages
- The Outer Worlds 2
Rumors suggest 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 news represents yet another quality game option on PlayStation .
Stay tuned for more news about the launch and possible graphical improvements!