Forza Horizon 5, along with its predecessors, has traditionally remained an exclusive title for Xbox and PC. However, in an exciting development for racing game fans, the latest instalment—set in a breathtakingly detailed recreation of Mexico—is set to make its way to the PlayStation ecosystem later this year. While the exact release date has yet to be confirmed, the PlayStation 5 version will feature full cross-play support, allowing seamless multiplayer experiences between PS5, Xbox, and PC players. Additionally, PlayStation users will have access to the same expansion packs as their Xbox and PC counterparts, including the thrilling Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure Car Packs.
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Alongside PlayStation support, Forza Horizon 5 is also receiving a free content update called Horizon Realms. This new update will introduce a curated selection of the most popular limited-time Evolving World accolades, though developer Playground Games has not yet disclosed further specifics about what else the update may include. Fans can likely expect more details as the release approaches.
The arrival of Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation marks another milestone in Xbox’s growing trend of bringing former exclusives to a broader audience. Originally launched in November 2021, the game has already enjoyed sustained popularity, but this expansion could provide a significant boost in player engagement and sales well beyond its typical post-launch lifecycle.
This move is part of a larger shift in Microsoft’s strategy, as several once-exclusive titles have recently become available outside the Xbox ecosystem. Notably, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which initially debuted as an Xbox exclusive in December, is slated for a PlayStation release in a couple of months. Other Xbox-published titles that have broken free from exclusivity include Sea of Thieves, Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, and Grounded, demonstrating Microsoft’s willingness to embrace a multi-platform future.