The Forza Horizon 5 PlayStation 5 release date has been set: Microsoft's open-world racer is coming to PS5 on April 29, and will also receive a big update.
It still feels like a very early April Fool's joke of sorts: Forza Horizon 5, one of Microsoft's Xbox- and PC-exclusive flagship racing titles, will also be available on the rival PlayStation 5. And now, we also know when: The wait for those who want to explore virtual Mexico is over on April 29, 2025. The game will have the 60-fps Performance and the 30-fps Quality rendering modes on board as well.
The game can already be preordered, and as has become normal in modern gaming, there are multiple editions and a bonus in the form of getting to play four days early if you do click that preorder button already - but only for the most expensive variant, naturally.
Those who preorder the game will receive a 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE, 5,000 #Forzathon points, and 5 Backstage Passes regardless of the edition they choose.
All versions of Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 support full crossplay, meaning PC, Xbox and PlayStation racers can run the game together online.
Players can tackle the Horizon Realms in two modes. Free Mode is just what it says: a mode in which you are free to explore, have fun and link up with your friends. Skill Mode, on th eother hand, focuses on world-specific leaderboards for those who are more competitively-minded.
As part of the update, an Accolade Tab debuts featuring over 60 accolades. Unlocking an accolade will reward the player with #Forzathon points, and completing a set of accolades for a specific locations also gives them a badge.
Additionally, four new reward cars will be introduced:
What do you make of the Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Realms update? Are you looking forward to FH5 on PS5? Let us know in the comments below and join the discussion in our Forza Horizon forum!
It still feels like a very early April Fool's joke of sorts: Forza Horizon 5, one of Microsoft's Xbox- and PC-exclusive flagship racing titles, will also be available on the rival PlayStation 5. And now, we also know when: The wait for those who want to explore virtual Mexico is over on April 29, 2025. The game will have the 60-fps Performance and the 30-fps Quality rendering modes on board as well.
The game can already be preordered, and as has become normal in modern gaming, there are multiple editions and a bonus in the form of getting to play four days early if you do click that preorder button already - but only for the most expensive variant, naturally.
Forza Horizon 5 PlayStation 5 Game Editions
| Edition | Contents | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Forza Horizon 5 | €69.99 / £54.99 / $59.99 |
| Deluxe | Forza Horizon 5, Car Pass | €89.99 / £69.99 / $79.99 |
| Premium | Forza Horizon 5, Car Pass, Hot Wheels DLC, Rallye Adventure DLC, Welcome Package, VIP Membership, April 25 Early Access | €99.99 / £84.99 / $99.99 |
Those who preorder the game will receive a 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE, 5,000 #Forzathon points, and 5 Backstage Passes regardless of the edition they choose.
All versions of Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 support full crossplay, meaning PC, Xbox and PlayStation racers can run the game together online.
Forza Horizon 5: Horizon Realms Update
To mark the occasion of the PS5 release, Forza Horizon 5 is also set to receive a big update on April 25. Dubbed 'Horizon Realms', the release adds 12 Evolving World locations, 11 of which have been available as time-limited locations before. A brand-new Evolving World location also joins the fray in the Horizon Stadium Circuit, which you can see at the top of this article.Horizon Realms Evolving World Locations
- Stunt Park
- Ice Rink
- Oval Track
- Summer Party
- Neon Airstrip
- Día de Muertos
- Winter Wonderland
- Lunar Drift Arena
- Retrowave Highway
- Cars and Coffee
- Stadium Maze
Players can tackle the Horizon Realms in two modes. Free Mode is just what it says: a mode in which you are free to explore, have fun and link up with your friends. Skill Mode, on th eother hand, focuses on world-specific leaderboards for those who are more competitively-minded.
As part of the update, an Accolade Tab debuts featuring over 60 accolades. Unlocking an accolade will reward the player with #Forzathon points, and completing a set of accolades for a specific locations also gives them a badge.
Additionally, four new reward cars will be introduced:
- 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto
- 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato
- 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430
- 2022 Hennessey Mammoth 6x6
Forza Horizon 5 Nissan Car Pack
Finally, a new Nissan Car Pack also debuts as part of the Horizon Realms update in FH5. The pack includes four classic Nissan models, namely the 1989 Nissan Pao, the 1991 Nissan Figaro, the 1989 Nissan S-Cargo and the 1987 Nissan Be-1. Grabbing this pack will set players back €4.99 / £3.99 / $4.99, unless they bought the Ultimate Car Pack Collection, in which it is included at no extra charge.What do you make of the Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Realms update? Are you looking forward to FH5 on PS5? Let us know in the comments below and join the discussion in our Forza Horizon forum!
