January 31st 2025.
It was inevitable. The highly-acclaimed racing game Forza Horizon 5, originally released in 2021, will be making its way to PlayStation 5 this spring. Fans have been buzzing with excitement and speculation, and Microsoft has finally confirmed the news. While an exact release date has not been announced yet, the anticipation is building as players eagerly await the chance to experience the game on a new console.
Forza Horizon 5, set in Mexico, has been praised as one of the best exclusives for the Xbox Series X/S. Many consider the Forza series to be one of the most consistently high-quality first-party franchises from Xbox. Now, the game will be handled by American studio Panic Button, known for their expertise in porting existing games. They previously worked on the Xbox Series X/S version of Forza Horizon 4. The original developer, British studio Playground Games, is currently busy working on the highly-anticipated reboot of Fable.
Surprisingly, there hasn't been much promotion for the PlayStation 5 version on Xbox Wire. The news was simply announced through a single tweet and Instagram post from the official Forza Horizon channels. This may be due to Microsoft's hesitation to promote games on rival formats. However, with the company's recent focus on multi-format releases, it will be interesting to see how they handle this in the future.
The PlayStation Blog and YouTube channel have also been quiet about the news, although they did retweet the initial announcement. It seems as though the awkwardness of working with a former rival goes both ways. Thankfully, the Forza website does have some additional information for fans, including the fact that the PlayStation 5 version will feature almost 900 cars, more than 40 game updates, and two expansions. There will also be new content released for all versions of the game, including PC and Xbox One, called Horizon Realms. This will involve a curated collection of previously released Evolving Worlds and other surprises.
The big question on everyone's mind is when will Forza Horizon 6 be announced? Each new game in the series is set in a different region or country, from Colorado to Australia. Despite its popularity, it remains unclear when the sixth installment will make its debut, although it is expected to happen eventually. This is likely due to Playground Games' current focus on Fable. Rumors suggest that the next game will take place in Asia, possibly in China or Japan.
Last year, job listings hinted that Playground Games was also working on the next Forza Horizon game, despite their focus on Fable. With a team of close to 400 staff, they are a large studio, although not particularly prolific. It is unknown whether Forza Horizon 5 will be released before or after Indiana Jones And The Great Circle, which is also expected to arrive on PlayStation 5 this spring. As for other potential Xbox titles coming to PlayStation 5, the upcoming Nintendo Direct on April 2 may hold some surprises.
The news of Forza Horizon 5 going multi-format has been circulating for a while now, and it was only a matter of time before it was officially confirmed. Leaker extas1s even implied that the game would also be coming to the highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, Windows Central writer Jez Corden suggested that Halo: The Master Chief Collection, another popular Xbox title, would also be making its way to PlayStation 5. However, he mentioned that it may not happen anytime soon.
It's impossible to predict when Microsoft will announce their next multi-format release, especially considering their reluctance to discuss the issue publicly. But one thing is for sure, Forza Horizon 5 will not be the last Xbox game to arrive on PlayStation 5. With all this exciting news, it's safe to say that Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 won't be lacking in content. Be sure to keep an eye out for more updates and announcements by following us on social media, signing up for our newsletter, and submitting your thoughts and opinions through email or our website. The future of gaming is looking brighter than ever!
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