Exciting news for PlayStation 5 (PS5) gamers: Forza Horizon 5 is set to make its debut on the platform 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 version. This eagerly anticipated release date was officially announced today on the game's website, along with details about an upcoming update, Horizon Realms, which will roll out across all platforms on April 25. The update promises to enrich the gaming experience with four new cars, a fresh racetrack layout at the Horizon Stadium, and a selection of beloved environments from past community favorites.

Last month, it was confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 will mirror the content available on Xbox and PC, ensuring that PlayStation users have access to the same thrilling Car Packs, the exhilarating Hot Wheels expansion, and the adventurous Rally Adventure expansion. This move to bring Forza Horizon 5 to PS5 is part of a broader trend of previously Xbox-exclusive titles making their way to other platforms, including Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. As the cost of game development continues to soar, the industry is increasingly debating the viability of exclusives, questioning whether they truly serve the best interests of major releases by potentially limiting their market reach.

IGN's review of Forza Horizon 5 upon its Xbox/PC launch was overwhelmingly positive, awarding it a perfect 10/10 score. Our reviewer praised 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." With such high acclaim, PlayStation owners have every reason to be excited about diving into this masterpiece come April.