After an exciting announcement last month about Forza Horizon 5 coming to the PlayStation 5 this fall, we now have the exact release dates confirmed. Those who opt for the Premium Edition at $99.99 can dive into the action on April 25, while the standard edition will be available to everyone else on April 29. This news comes straight from the official website, which also revealed details about an upcoming update set to launch across all platforms on April 25.
The update, dubbed Horizon Realms, promises to enrich the gaming experience with the addition of four new cars, a fresh racetrack layout at the Horizon Stadium, and a selection of beloved environments from past community favorites. This update is sure to keep the excitement levels high among players.
It was also confirmed last month that the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 will mirror the content available on Xbox and PC, ensuring that PlayStation gamers have access to all the same thrilling features, including Car Packs, the Hot Wheels expansion, and the Rally Adventure expansion.
Forza Horizon 5 is part of a growing list of Xbox-exclusive titles making their way to PlayStation, following in the footsteps of Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Xbox's move towards cross-platform releases for its first-party games is a significant shift in the gaming industry, prompting discussions on the relevance of exclusives, especially given the rising costs of game development and the potential for limited sales due to platform exclusivity.
Our review of Forza Horizon 5 at its Xbox/PC launch awarded it a perfect IGN 10/10. We highly recommend PlayStation owners to immerse themselves in what our reviewer described as "the result of a racing studio at the peak of its craft and the best open-world racing game I’ve ever played."
