Following last month's exciting announcement that *Forza Horizon 5* would be making its way to the PS5 this fall, we now have a confirmed release date. Mark your calendars for April 25 if you're opting for the Premium Edition, priced at $99.99, or April 29 if you're going with the standard version. This news comes straight from the game's official website, which also revealed an upcoming update set to roll out across all platforms on April 25. Dubbed Horizon Realms, 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.
As previously announced, *Forza Horizon 5* on the PS5 will mirror the Xbox and PC versions in terms of content. This means PlayStation players will have access to all Car Packs, the Hot Wheels expansion, and the Rally Adventure expansion, ensuring a comprehensive gaming experience.
*Forza Horizon 5* is part of a growing trend where formerly Xbox-exclusive titles are expanding to PlayStation platforms, following in the footsteps of *Sea of Thieves* and *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle*. Xbox leads the charge among major platform holders in promoting cross-platform releases for its first-party titles. This shift sparks ongoing discussions within the gaming industry about the viability of exclusives, especially as game development costs soar and exclusives potentially restrict sales potential.
IGN awarded *Forza Horizon 5* a perfect 10/10 score upon its Xbox/PC release, highly recommending it to PlayStation owners eager to dive in. Our reviewer hailed 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," underscoring its must-play status for racing enthusiasts and gamers alike.
