One of Xbox’s biggest franchises is coming to the PlayStation 5, & Forza Horizon 5 now has a release date (or two) on the PS5.
Releasing This April
Forza Horizon 5 will release on April 29th on PlayStation 5, per the PlayStation.com store. But wait, there’s more. That’s for the Standard Edition; there are two others, and they are:
- Deluxe Edition: Base game and Car Pass
- Gold Edition: Deluxe content, Two Expansions, Welcome Pack, VIP Membership, and 4 days early access beginning on April 25th, 2025.
We reviewed the base game back at launch, stating:
Beautiful beaches with hotels full of life. Dense jungles teeming with wildlife and water. An active volcano that showcases off incredible looking and far-reaching vistas, and the Baja desert where dunes become ramps for spectacular jumps. These are just a part of Forza Horizon’s version of Mexico, and it is the star of the show in the fifth game in the series releasing day and date in Game Pass
This game is nearly perfect for me and there is no getting around that. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does make it smoother and faster than ever. Jaw-dropping graphics are paired with best-in-class handling and excellent audio. The story mode and progression is the best the series has had yet at this scale, and while the tone isn’t for me I didn’t find it nearly as annoying as the characters could be in FH4. Obviously, this game is on Game Pass as it is a first-party title, and with how successful the last game was I’m sure most of you will be checking this one out too. It is not only one of the best games to release this year, it is a true showcase of just what a “next-gen” title can be.
