Forza Horizon 5 Arrives on PS5 in April

Following last month's exciting announcement that *Forza Horizon 5* would be making its way to the PS5 this fall, we now have a confirmed release date. The Premium Edition, available for $99.99, will launch on April 25, while the standard edition will be accessible to everyone else starting April 29. This news comes directly from the official website, which also revealed that a major update, dubbed Horizon Realms, will roll out across all platforms on April 25. This update promises to enrich the gaming experience with four new cars, a fresh racetrack layout at the Horizon Stadium, and a selection of beloved environments from past community favorites.

It was previously confirmed that the PS5 version of *Forza Horizon 5* will include all the content available on Xbox and PC versions. This encompasses Car Packs, the thrilling Hot Wheels expansion, and the adventurous Rally Adventure expansion, ensuring that PlayStation users get the full experience.

*Forza Horizon 5* is part of a growing list of titles that were once Xbox exclusives now making their way to PlayStation. Notable predecessors include *Sea of Thieves* and *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle*. Xbox's move towards cross-platform releases for its first-party titles is sparking industry-wide discussions about the viability of exclusives, especially as game development costs soar and exclusives potentially limit market reach.

When *Forza Horizon 5* initially launched on Xbox and PC, it received a perfect 10/10 score from IGN, a testament to its excellence. 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 high acclaim, we highly recommend that PlayStation owners dive into this exceptional gaming experience.