Summary
- Forza Horizon 5 has officially been given an April 25 release for Early Access, with a worldwide launch of April 29.
- The racer becomes the next Xbox “exclusive” to make its way past Microsoft’s flagship console, joining the likes of Sea of Thieves and Hi-Fi Rush.
- Beyond adding Trophy support, FH5 will also launch Horizon Realms, a collection of limited-time tracks, plus an all-new track.
After previously being given a vague “this spring” release window, Playground Games’ Forza Horizon 5 is officially launching on PlayStation 5 beginning as early as April 25. That is provided you purchase the game’s $100 “Premium Edition,” otherwise you’ll have to wait until April 29.
The announcement, which was shared by the official Forza Horizon 5 Twitter account, along with a video on PlayStation’s YouTube, shared the release date, plus confirmation that Trophies will play a major role in the game.
In launching on PlayStation, Forza becomes the latest Xbox “exclusive” to make its way past the Microsoft-owned console. Previously, the dam broke when, in 2024, Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Grounded and Pentiment debuted on PlayStation and Switch. To this point, multiple other exclusives have been rumored to jump ship, including the Master Chief Collection, however, Forza stands as the latest.
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FH5 Will Have New Content
Beyond providing a late April release, Playground also revealed the 12 Evolving Worlds that will make up the Horizon Realms free content update. Of the 12 worlds, 11 are the “best previously limited-time locations,” while No. 12 will be a new locale dubbed Stadium Track.
According to a forum post, the likes of Neon Airstrip, Ice Rink and Winter Wonderland will be among the 11 “classic” realms. Beyond those areas, the team touts that “for the first time ever, earning accolades will unlock new reward cars.”
Additionally, a Nissan-themed retro pack will be made available for purchase, while those who preorder will get a slew of rewards, including backstage passes. As a final note, it’s been confirmed the game will run at 60fps via its Performance mode, with a Quality mode emphasizing graphics at 30fps, along with the usual enhancements on Pro.
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