Forza Horizon 5 Launches on PS5, Ends Exclusivity

Forza Horizon 5, a flagship Xbox racing franchise, has launched on PlayStation 5 nearly four years after its initial debut on Xbox and PC, marking a significant moment in cross-platform gaming. The game retains its highly praised open-world Mexico setting, blending accessible yet deep driving mechanics with a vast roster of nearly 900 cars and numerous event types, including creative community challenges and large, cinematic Showcase Events. The PS5 version offers the same vibrant gameplay experience but requires players to create or link a Microsoft account, with no option to transfer previous Xbox or PC save data. Pricing for the digital-only release matches its original launch cost, with no discounts for latecomers and no physical disc option available, partly due to the series’ licensing restrictions and delisting practices. Despite initial platform rivalry, Forza Horizon 5's arrival on PlayStation has been well-received, highlighting both the game's broad appeal and the shifting landscape of console exclusivity. However, some users have reported frustrations with Microsoft's account integration process on the PlayStation platform.