Xbox’s standard racing recreation Forza Horizon 5 is heading to PlayStation.
In a shock announcement, Playground Video games introduced that the newest Forza Horizon recreation is coming to PS5 this spring. It will likely be the most recent Xbox unique heading to the PlayStation console following video games like Sea of Thieves and Indiana Jones and the Nice Circle.
The PS5 model was developed by Panic Button in partnership with Flip 10 Studios and Playground Video games and can characteristic the identical content material because the Xbox and PC model. Moreover, Automobile Packs, and the Sizzling Wheels and Rally Journey 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 Swap, with Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirming its intention to help the Swap 2.
In the newest investor name, Microsoft revealed that whereas Indiana Jones and the Nice Circle reached 4 million gamers, and Recreation Cross on PC grew 30% to extend providers income by 2%, total gaming income fell with console gross sales dropping practically 30%. This may occasionally incentivize Xbox to prioritize Recreation Cross and push for extra video games on different {hardware}.
Forza Horizon 5 is the continuation of the open world racing collection. Somewhat extra arcade than its racing sim sibling, Forza Mortorsport, Forza Horizon 5 permits drivers to race and discover lovely Mexico. You may learn our full evaluation right here.
Matt Kim is IGN’s Senior Options Editor.
