Summary
- Forza Horizon 5 may be coming to PlayStation 5, a significant move, breaking from its Xbox console exclusivity.
- A notable leaker claims the game has been ported to PS5, suggesting a potential new release.
- The shift towards multiplatform games benefits players, with Xbox exclusives like Forza possibly expanding to new audiences.
A new rumor has suggested that Forza Horizon 5 could soon be making its way to PlayStation 5. It would be a huge move for Forza Horizon 5 to make, considering the franchise has only ever appeared on PC and Xbox consoles over the years.
Forza Horizon 5 was released back in 2021. Like most games in the series, it was a critical and commercial hit, sending gamers across the open-world environment of Mexico. It was instantly regarded as one of the best open-world racing games ever, and developer Playground Games has continued to support it with frequent content updates in the years since. The current three-year gap between games is the longest wait for a sequel since its inception, and Forza Horizon 6 has yet to even be officially confirmed.
Forza Horizon 5's The Game Awards Controversy Explained
Forza Horizon 5 has made waves this week, as the racing game has publicly called out The Game Awards and its nomination choices.
In a post online, notable leaker eXtas1stv claimed that "Forza Horizon 5 has already been ported to PS5," and that Xbox "consider it a game that can do quite well." As for a release date, the leaker isn't sure at the moment, claiming, "I don't know when, but it will arrive." Note that right now, this is a rumor, so should be taken with a pinch of salt, but if true, it would be huge news for PlayStation gamers. The Forza Horizon games have always been among the best Xbox console exclusives around, so it would be cool to see an entirely new audience get to try them out. Right now, the Gran Turismo games are usually regarded as the best racing games on PlayStation, but Forza Horizon would certainly give it a run for its money.
Forza Horizon 5 Could Land on PlayStation 5
Leaker eXtas1stv previously claimed that Forza Horizon 5 was coming to PlayStation 5 around the time of Gamescom back in August, although that didn't come to pass. Their statement here claims that the "release was delayed (not canceled)," which would explain its absence at that event.
In recent years, there has been a shift towards less console exclusivity between some of the industry's heavy hitters, Nintendo not included. Xbox and PlayStation exclusives tend to come to PC nowadays, giving players more options on where to enjoy their games. When asked about the possibility of Halo jumping to PlayStation, Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirmed that no titles were off limits in the future. If Halo could theoretically come to PlayStation, then Forza Horizon 5 certainly could, too. This multiplatform strategy is a far cry from the console wars of the 2000s and 2010s, but is undeniably better for consumers.
Forza Horizon 5
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 100%
- Released
- November 9, 2021
- ESRB
- E for Everyone // In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Playground Games
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
WHERE TO PLAY
Your Ultimate Horizon Adventure awaits! Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.
This is Your Horizon Adventure: Lead breathtaking expeditions across the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.
This is a Diverse Open World: Explore a world of striking contrast and beauty. Discover living deserts, lush jungles, historic cities, hidden ruins, pristine beaches, vast canyons and a towering snow-capped volcano.
This is an Adventurous Open World: Immerse yourself in a deep campaign with hundreds of challenges that reward you for engaging in the activities you love. Meet new characters and choose the outcomes of their Horizon Story missions.
This is an Evolving Open World: Take on awe-inspiring weather events such as towering dust storms and intense tropical storms as Mexico’s unique, dynamic seasons change the world every week. Keep coming back for new events, challenges, collectibles, and rewards, and new areas to explore. No two seasons will ever be the same.
This is Your Open World: Create your own expressions of fun with the powerful new EventLab gameplay toolset including custom races, challenges, stunts, and entirely new game modes. Customize your cars in more ways than ever before with new options such as the ability open and close convertible tops, paint brake calipers, and more. Use the new Gift Drops feature to share your custom creations with the community.
- Engine
- Forza Tech
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- PC, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
- Franchise
- Forza Horizon
- Platform(s)
- PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s)
- Racing, Open-World
- How Long To Beat
- 20 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 134 GB (November 2023)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
