Forza Horizon 5 Drifts Onto PS5 in April

Forza Horizon 5 enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to this spring. Following last month's announcement of the game's arrival on PS5 this fall, we now have a confirmed release date: April 25 for those who opt for the Premium Edition at $99.99, and April 29 for all other players. This exciting news comes directly from the official website, which also unveiled details about an upcoming update, Horizon Realms, set to launch across all platforms on April 25. This update promises to enrich the game with four new cars, a fresh racetrack layout at the Horizon Stadium, and a selection of beloved environments from past community favorites.

Last month's announcement reassured fans that the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 will feature the complete content lineup available on Xbox and PC, including Car Packs, the Hot Wheels expansion, and the Rally Adventure expansion. This comprehensive inclusion ensures that PlayStation players will experience the full spectrum of what Forza Horizon 5 has to offer.

Forza Horizon 5 marks a significant shift as it joins the ranks of previously Xbox-exclusive titles making their way to PlayStation, following Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Xbox's move towards cross-platform first-party releases underscores a growing industry debate on the relevance 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 debut, a testament to its quality and appeal. Our reviewer praised 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." With such high acclaim, we wholeheartedly recommend that PlayStation owners dive into this exceptional gaming experience.