Despite recent speculation, it appears that PlayStation fans may need to temper their expectations for an imminent announcement of Forza Horizon 5 coming to the PS5. A credible insider has refuted the rumors, suggesting that the next Xbox first-party game to go multiplatform will likely be an older title, not the popular open-world racer.
While Forza Horizon 5 continues to be one of Xbox’s most-played titles, surpassing 40 million players, a PlayStation release may still be far off.
Highlights
- Forza Horizon 5 is one of Xbox”s most-played first-party games, accruing over 40 million players to date.
- A notable insider has refuted the recent rumors of a PlayStation port of Forza Horizon 5 being imminently announced.
- Speculation is rife around which Xbox game will go multiplatform next.
According to a reputable insider, PlayStation fans should likely temper their expectations for an imminent announcement about the rumored PS5 port of Forza Horizon 5. The past 24 hours have seen several conflicting rumors about another Xbox first-party game being announced for a PS5 release soon, with Forza Horizon 5 named as one of the prime contenders, but it appears those looking forward to seeing the 2021 open-world racer on PlayStation platforms may have to wait a bit longer.
For a series that started life just over a decade ago, Forza Horizon has unprecedentedly risen among the scales of prominence in Xbox”s first-party silo. The latest entry in the franchise, Forza Horizon 5, is no different to the norm as it”s the most-played Xbox first-party game in the current console lifecycle. In fact, Forza Horizon 5 is still racking up players by the millions three years after launch, with it surpassing 40 million players in July. The series is no doubt highly popular and desirable, and with Xbox finding success with its four multiplatform first-party games, many have wondered whether Forza Horizon could make the jump too.
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While some opined that a core Xbox franchise like Forza may be precluded from going multiplatform, recent rumors interestingly suggested that Microsoft is gearing up to announce a PlayStation port of another big Xbox first-party game at Gamescom 2024, which is slated to commence on August 20. Even more curiously, Forza Horizon 5 was named as a likely candidate for this announcement. However, it appears there may be some mixed messaging here, as credible Microsoft insider Jez Corden stated in a recent tweet that Forza Horizon 5 is not the purported Xbox game that will be announced for PlayStation next week, although he “could see it happening some day.”
Insider Believes Xbox”s Next PS5 Port Won”t Be Forza Horizon 5, But “Something Older”
Corden also published a report discussing the same on Windows Central, wherein he speculated that next week”s PlayStation port announcement could be “something older” from the Xbox first-party catalog, such as Killer Instinct, State of Decay 2, or Halo: Master Chief Collection. The mention of the updated Halo collection is intriguing, as a report from a few months ago claimed that Microsoft was considering a Halo 1 remaster for PS5. While these are ultimately unconfirmed, the prospect of seeing flagship Xbox IPs like Halo and Forza Horizon on PlayStation would be a gigantic shift.Close
Circling back to Forza Horizon 5, though, the conflicting reports of an imminent PlayStation port announcement should be an indicator for fans to dial down their expectations for the open-world racer hitting the Sony platform, at least in the short-term. Corden never refuted the rumor altogether, just that Forza Horizon 5 likely won”t be the next PlayStation port, but could be in the works. It might take a long time to know for sure, but with Xbox boss Phil Spencer having confirmed more multiplatform games back in June, it”s only a matter of when, not if.
Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5 is one of the most ambitious releases in the long-running Forza Horizon franchise. This time, players have access to a massive open-world map, allowing them to drive endlessly if they so please. There are tons of cars to unlock and customize and a wide array of events.
Racing
Systems
OpenCritic Reviews
Top Critic Rating:
92/100
Critics Recommend:
100%
Franchise
Forza Horizon
Platform(s)
PC
, Xbox One
, Xbox Series S
, Xbox Series X
Released
November 9, 2021
Developer(s)
Playground Games
Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
, Local Multiplayer
Engine
Forza Tech
ESRB
E for Everyone
How Long To Beat
20 Hours
X|S Enhanced
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
134 GB (November 2023)
Cross-Platform Play
PC, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|SExpand
$28 at Amazon
See at Xbox Games Store
See at Steam
$30 at Best Buy
