Forza Horizon 5 Hits PS5 in April

Exciting news for PlayStation 5 enthusiasts! Forza Horizon 5, previously exclusive to Xbox and PC, is making its way to the PS5 this fall. The official release dates have now been confirmed: those who opt for the Premium Edition at $99.99 can start racing on April 25, while the standard edition will be available to everyone else on April 29. This announcement was made on the game's official website, which also introduced a significant update titled Horizon Realms, set to launch across all platforms on April 25. The update will bring four new cars, a fresh racetrack layout at the Horizon Stadium, and a nostalgic return of beloved environments from previous community favorites.

Last month, it was revealed that the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 will boast the same rich content as its Xbox and PC counterparts, including Car Packs, the Hot Wheels expansion, and the Rally Adventure expansion. This move signifies a broader trend, as Forza Horizon 5 joins other former Xbox exclusives like Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in expanding to the PlayStation platform. The shift towards cross-platform releases is gaining momentum within the gaming industry, prompting discussions on whether exclusives still make sense amidst rising development costs and potential sales limitations.

Forza Horizon 5 received a stellar 10/10 from IGN upon its initial release on Xbox and PC, earning it our highest recommendation. 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 accolades, PlayStation owners have every reason to dive into this thrilling racing experience come April.