Exciting news for PlayStation 5 gamers: Forza Horizon 5 is set to hit the PS5 this spring! Mark your calendars for April 25 if you're opting for the Premium Edition, priced at $99.99, or April 29 for the standard release. This announcement, fresh from the game's official website, also brings word of a significant update, Horizon Realms, launching across all platforms on April 25. This update promises to enrich your racing experience with four new cars, a fresh racetrack layout at the Horizon Stadium, and a nostalgic return of beloved environments from past community favorites.

Last month, it was confirmed that the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 will mirror the content available on Xbox and PC, including all Car Packs, the thrilling Hot Wheels expansion, and the adventurous Rally Adventure expansion. This move marks Forza Horizon 5 as part of a growing trend of previously Xbox-exclusive titles making their way to PlayStation, following in the footsteps of Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Xbox's push towards cross-platform releases for its first-party titles is sparking a broader industry conversation about the relevance of exclusives, especially as game development costs soar and exclusives potentially cap sales potential.

Forza Horizon 5 received a perfect 10/10 from IGN upon its initial Xbox and PC launch, a testament to its excellence. Our reviewer hailed 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." PlayStation owners, get ready to experience this masterpiece for yourselves.