Forza Horizon 5 Expands to PlayStation with Cross-Play Support

Forza Horizon 5 and its predecessors have long been exclusive to Xbox and PC. However, the latest installment of the driving game, which takes place in a beautifully rendered depiction of Mexico, will soon be available on the PlayStation 5. The exact date has not been announced yet. When it does become available, the PS5 will have cross-play support, which was already offered between Xbox and PC, and players will be able to purchase all the same Car Packs, such as the Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expansions.

Additional Content and Features

Along with PlayStation support, Forza Horizon 5 will also be getting a free content update called Horizon Realms. This will include a selection of the more popular limited-time Evolving World accolades, but developer Playground Games hasn’t revealed any additional details yet.

Breaking the Console Divide

Forza Horizon 5 is just the latest once-exclusive Xbox game to bridge the console divide. The game has been out since November 2021, so opening it up to a new audience could help boost sales long after they’d usually be petering out. In a similar vein, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle debuted as an Xbox exclusive in December, but will roll out to PlayStation some time in spring 2025. Other former exclusives that have left the Microsoft silo include Sea of Thieves, Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, and Grounded.

Conclusion

Forza Horizon 5’s expansion to PlayStation marks a significant step in bridging the console divide. With cross-play support and the ability to purchase the same Car Packs, players will be able to enjoy the game on multiple platforms. The free Horizon Realms update will also provide additional content for players. As more Xbox exclusives make their way to PlayStation, it’s likely that we’ll see a shift in the gaming landscape, with more games becoming available on multiple platforms.