Forza Horizon 5 Hits PS5 in April

Exciting news for racing game enthusiasts: Forza Horizon 5 is set to make its grand entrance on the PlayStation 5 this spring! The much-anticipated release date has now been officially confirmed. Those who opt for the Premium Edition, priced at $99.99, will get early access starting April 25. Meanwhile, the standard edition will be available to everyone else just a few days later on April 29. This announcement came directly from the game's official website, which also revealed a significant update, Horizon Realms, set to roll out across all platforms on April 25.

The Horizon Realms update promises to enrich the Forza Horizon 5 experience with the addition of four new cars, a fresh racetrack layout at the Horizon Stadium, and a selection of beloved environments from previous community favorites. This update is sure to keep the game exciting and fresh for both new and returning players.

When Forza Horizon 5 hits the PS5, it will come packed with all the content available on Xbox and PC, including Car Packs, the thrilling Hot Wheels expansion, and the adventurous Rally Adventure expansion. This ensures that PlayStation users will not miss out on any of the action that has made Forza Horizon 5 a standout title in the racing genre.

Forza Horizon 5 is part of a growing trend of Xbox-exclusive titles making their way to other platforms, following in the footsteps of games like Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, there's an ongoing discussion about the viability of exclusives, especially given the rising costs of game development and the potential for exclusives to restrict a game's overall market reach.

IGN awarded Forza Horizon 5 a perfect 10/10 upon its initial release on Xbox and PC, praising 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, PlayStation owners have a lot to look forward to when Forza Horizon 5 arrives on their platform.