Xbox’s standard racing recreation Forza Horizon 5 is heading to PlayStation.
In a shock announcement, Playground Games introduced that the latest Forza Horizon recreation is coming to PS5 this spring. It would be the newest Xbox unique heading to the PlayStation console following video games like Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
The PS5 model was developed by Panic Button in partnership with Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games and can function the identical content material because the Xbox and PC model. Furthermore, Car Packs, and the Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expansions may even be included.
The transfer comes amid rising curiosity from Xbox in releasing its video games on non-Xbox platforms together with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, with Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirming its intention to assist the Switch 2.
In the latest investor name, Microsoft revealed that whereas Indiana Jones and the Great Circle reached 4 million gamers, and Game Pass on PC grew 30% to extend providers income by 2%, total gaming income fell with console gross sales dropping practically 30%. This could incentivize Xbox to prioritize Game Pass and push for extra video games on different {hardware}.
Forza Horizon 5 is the continuation of the open world racing sequence. A little bit extra arcade than its racing sim sibling, Forza Mortorsport, Forza Horizon 5 permits drivers to race and discover stunning Mexico. You can learn our full evaluation right here.
Matt Kim is IGN’s Senior Features Editor.