Forza Horizon 5 Is Officially Coming to PS5

For years, PlayStation fans have looked over the fence at Xbox players tearing through the open roads of Forza Horizon 5, secretly wishing they could join in. Well, the wait is over—Forza Horizon 5 is officially coming to PlayStation 5 this spring, and yes, it’s bringing all its high-speed chaos along for the ride.

In a move that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago, Microsoft is bringing one of its biggest exclusives to PS5. The game, which has been an Xbox and PC staple, is making its way to Sony’s console as part of Xbox’s ongoing effort to spread its first-party titles beyond its own ecosystem.

Forza Horizon 5 on PS5: What’s Included?

You’re getting the full Forza Horizon 5 experience—no compromises, no half-baked ports. The PS5 version, developed by Panic Button in collaboration with Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games, will include:

The full base game—same open-world mayhem, no missing content
All Car Packs—because you can never have too many supercars
Hot Wheels Expansion—yes, you can race through loops like a kid again
Rally Adventure Expansion—for those who love dirt roads more than asphalt

It’s basically Forza Horizon 5: Ultimate Edition for PlayStation. If you’ve ever wanted to drift through the streets of Mexico in a McLaren Senna, now’s your chance—on a DualSense controller, no less.

Why Is Xbox Giving PlayStation One of Its Best Games?

At first glance, it sounds crazy—why would Microsoft let one of its most beloved exclusives race onto PS5? The answer, perhaps, is business.

Xbox hardware sales are down—nearly 30% lower than before
Game Pass subscriptions are up, but Microsoft wants even more players
Xbox needs more revenue, and multiplatform releases = more money

In a recent investor call, Xbox boss Phil Spencer hinted at expanding their reach beyond Xbox consoles. With titles like Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle already confirmed for PlayStation, it makes sense for Forza Horizon 5 to follow.

This could be just the beginning of Microsoft’s new strategy—instead of competing directly with PlayStation, it’s spreading its games across platforms, making Xbox more of a service than just a console.

What Does This Mean for PlayStation Players?

For PS5 players, this is massive. Here’s why:

More racing variety—Gran Turismo is a sim racer; Forza Horizon is pure arcade fun
Cross-platform possibilities? Imagine PS5 and Xbox players racing together
Proof that Xbox isn’t holding back—we could see even more big titles coming

Now, PlayStation players will finally experience what Xbox fans have been raving about—the open-world freedom, insane car customization, and ridiculously fun festival vibes of Forza Horizon 5.

Will More Xbox Exclusives Come to PS5?

This move raises serious questions—if Forza Horizon 5 can jump to PlayStation, what’s next?

Could Halo Infinite ever make the leap?
What about Gears of War?
Will Xbox exclusives just become “timed exclusives” before heading to PlayStation?

While Forza Horizon 5 is the biggest Xbox title to go multiplatform so far, it’s unlikely to be the last. The gaming industry is shifting fast, and this might be the beginning of a future where PlayStation, Xbox, and even Nintendo share more games than ever before.

One thing’s for sure—PS5 players better start tuning their engines.