Forza Horizon 5 is already making a significant impact on the PlayStation Store, dominating pre-order charts even before its official release on the PS5. This strong pre-release performance suggests the formerly Xbox-exclusive racer is poised for a successful launch on Sony's console.

Following the announcement and subsequent pre-order availability of Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, the game quickly climbed to the top of numerous PlayStation Store sales charts globally.  This impressive feat, achieved solely through pre-orders, indicates a high level of anticipation and potential for substantial sales upon release.

The positive reception from PlayStation fans is evident in the pre-order numbers.  As reported by Push Square, the Premium Edition of Forza Horizon 5 currently leads pre-orders in the UK, with the Standard Edition following closely behind.  Similar trends are observed in the US and Canada, where different editions of the game occupy top spots in the pre-order rankings.

The game's popularity extends beyond North America and Europe.  Forza Horizon 5 holds leading pre-order positions in several countries, including Mexico (the inspiration for the game's setting), as well as Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.

Across Europe, Forza Horizon 5 is replicating its pre-order success.  It currently leads the charts in numerous countries, including the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and several others.  The widespread dominance across different editions suggests strong pan-European excitement for the game's PS5 launch.

The game's impressive performance extends to other regions as well, including Australia, New Zealand, and even Japan, a traditionally less receptive market for Microsoft titles. Even in Japan, the Premium and Standard editions secure respectable positions in the pre-order rankings.

This robust pre-order performance suggests Forza Horizon 5 is on track to become a major hit on the PS5, potentially even surpassing the success of Sea of Thieves, Microsoft's current best-selling title on PlayStation (excluding Call of Duty).  With more Xbox titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle slated for release on PS5, Microsoft’s presence on the platform is set to grow even stronger.