In the Spring of this year, something is happening that if you told PlayStation or Xbox fans even so much as one week ago, they would've unanimously told you that you're absolutely insane and it would never happen.

Nonetheless, we now have confirmation that the seemingly "would never happen" is now going to happen. Forza Horizon 5 Will Be Available on PlayStation 5.

Brief History

In 2005, Turn 10 Studios developed Forza Motorsport for the original Xbox in what was intended to be the console's own game to compete with Gran Turismo on the PlayStation, and just like its rival franchise, quickly became a smash hit and would establish itself as a part of the Xbox experience. This success was only propelled further with Forza Motorsports 2, 3, and 4 released on the Xbox 360 in 2007, 2009, and 2011 respectively.

In 2012, the first Forza Horizon game was developed by Playground Games and released on the Xbox 360, as the start of a spin-off series where you would take the same cars out on open worlds as part of a racing festival. This too, would become its own series with the second, third, and fourth games released in 2014, 2016, and 2018 respectively.

In 2016, an extremely significant event happened for Forza fans: Forza games being playable on devices other than the Xbox. Forza Motorsport 6 and Forza Horizon 3 were both released for the Xbox One and Windows. While it was a bit exciting (and to some people, perhaps a bit disturbing) that Forza would no longer be exclusive to the Xbox, it would stay strictly a property of Microsoft. The Forza franchise in general was heralded as a reason to be a Microsoft customer and was a selling point for the Xbox. Inevitably, this would spark a rivalry between fans of Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport over debating which franchise is better. In response, I say, why aren't we allowed to just enjoy both franchises?

Back to the Present

Forza being playable on PlayStation 5 is a pretty huge deal because it sparks the end of one chapter of console history and the beginning of another one. In all fairness, it is a Horizon game and not a Motorsport game, which are both very different types of racing games. Gran Turismo 7 and Forza Horizon 5 won't be competitors to each other on the same console as much as they will be two racing games that cover two different bases. Still, the thought of Forza on the PlayStation is not only pretty wild, but it also raises a lot of other implications. Does this mean that Gran Turismo 7 comes to the Series X, or that either game comes to the Switch 2? I'd say both of these are vastly unlikely, but I would've said the same thing about Forza being on the PlayStation, so who can say for sure? This also opens the door for future Forza Horizon games being released for PlayStation consoles.

Forza Horizon 5 can currently be wishlisted on the PlayStation 5.

Quote From PlayGround Games

With nearly 900 cars available in the game, over 40 thematic game updates, two expansions, and so much more content, our team is excited to announce that this spring, PlayStation 5 players will be able to explore Mexico’s beautiful roads and experience the Horizon Festival for the first time as we are officially launching Forza Horizon 5 on PS5.

The PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 5, developed by Panic Button in partnership with Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games, will have the same content as the Xbox and PC releases of the game. Previously released Car Packs, as well as the Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expansions, will also be available for purchase.

We are excited to see the Forza Horizon 5 community grow with new players on PS5, and we can't wait to see the creativity and skill these new creators, builders, and racers will bring to our vibrant community.

In addition to bringing Forza Horizon 5 to PS5, we’re working on a special new free content update for all platforms, Horizon Realms. Realms will give players the chance to explore a curated collection of some of the community’s favorite previously released Evolving Worlds, alongside some other surprises. Stay tuned to our channels for more details soon.

Wishlist Forza Horizon 5 on the PlayStation Store today to stay informed about updates and release times. If you already own the game on another platform, share the news with your friends in the PS5 community and tell them to get ready to join your convoys as cross-play will be available for all Forza Horizon 5 players across Xbox consoles, PC and PS5.

We look forward to welcoming new players to the Horizon Festival, and we are sure Forza Horizon 5 veterans will share their experience, tips, and tricks to make beginners feel right at home as they start their adventures.

Join the official Forza Discord server to connect with other players, follow our Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts to stay in the loop, and sign up for our Newsletter to get more details about Forza Horizon 5’s release on PlayStation 5 and all things Forza.

Whether you are adventuring through Forza Horizon 5’s Mexico on Xbox, PC or PS5, we look forward to racing alongside you all at the Horizon Festival this spring.

How excited are you Forza Horizon 5 coming to PlayStation 5?