Playground Games has confirmed that the highly anticipated release of Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5 will leverage the advanced hardware capabilities of the PS5 Pro.  Following its successful launch on Xbox consoles in 2021, PlayStation owners can finally get behind the wheel of Microsoft's acclaimed arcade racer starting April 29th.  The release will include all previously available content, boasting a vast selection of over 900 cars and the exciting new Horizon Realms update.

Players on the standard PS5 console will have access to both Performance and Quality modes.  Performance Mode targets a smooth 60fps experience, while Quality Mode prioritizes visual fidelity at 30fps.  The PS5 Pro elevates both of these modes further. Performance Mode gains a noticeable boost in visual detail, while Quality Mode adds stunning ray tracing reflections to cars, adding a new layer of realism.

PS5 Pro owners will undoubtedly be thrilled to learn that they will be experiencing the definitive version of Playground Games' popular racing title.  The high level of anticipation within the PlayStation community is evident in the game's impressive pre-order performance, topping the PlayStation Store charts.

Despite the excitement surrounding another Microsoft exclusive arriving on PlayStation, there are currently no plans for a physical release of Forza Horizon 5 on PS5. The game originally launched on Xbox with a disc version in 2021.  Whether Playground Games or Xbox Game Studios will reconsider this strategy for PlayStation remains to be seen.  For now, the game will be available exclusively digitally on PlayStation 5, reflecting the broader industry trend towards digital distribution.

Forza Horizon 5 joins a growing list of Xbox-published titles making their way to competing platforms, and it certainly won't be the last.  Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is also slated for a PS5 release, with rumors hinting at a potential April 2025 launch.  However, with no official confirmation, this should be taken with a grain of salt, especially considering the already busy release schedule PlayStation fans can expect that month.