Everything You Need To Know About The Forza Horizon 5

What is the Forza Horizon 5?

Based on a fictional representation of Mexico City, Forza Horizon 5 is one of the most engaging, intuitive, and the most entertaining racing games you can play in 2023. The game is developed by Playground Games and is published via Xbox Game Studios. The Forza Horizon 5 is the fifth installment of the game and it is famous for providing gamers with the largest map, actually 50% more than its predecessor, the Forza Horizon 4.

What makes Forza Horizon 5 so special?

The unreal graphics, the map area which is now 50% bigger than the previous generation of the game, and most importantly, the huge number of cars which you have the option to drive while you make progress in the game. Also, we would like to highlight the graphics part which just makes the experience of this game just close to real.

Where you can play the Forza Horizon 5?

The Forza Horizon 5 is available on the Microsoft Xbox console, as it is published by them and is even available for PCs and would be around 103 GB for the PC variant. But it is not available for Sony PlayStation 4 or even 5. Why so, if you ask, well we assume it is due to the rivalry between the two giants because if the Forza Horizon 5 will not be limited to the Xbox consoles, then its sales are bound to take a hit.

Forza Horizon 5 storyline

The storyline of Forza Horizon 5 is quite easygoing and simple, there are no characters or deep storyline attached to the game, unlike racing games from NFS. Although this is something we really miss from the Forza Horizon series. Players have to go through a series of campaign stories and challenges, against various supercars, which helps players meet new characters. And all this is based around Mexico.

The good bits about the Forza Horizon 5

Amazing real gaming experience thanks to the high graphics and UI/UX experience. Apart from the numerous cars that the game has on offer, there are equally numerous modifications available for the cars. Apart from that, the game provides a close-to-real driving experience and details change closely according to the car as you keep changing them while you level up with your progress in the game. These subtle changes can only be distinguished by an enthusiast.

The not-so-good bits about Forza Horizon 5

We strongly feel that the storyline could have been a bit more interesting rather than just racing. Also, the music tracks used are quite limited compared to other games in this category. Lastly while driving around we felt that the map was heavily populated which could be a distraction for some.

Is Forza Horizon 5 Free?

Yes and no both. The game itself is free if you are looking forward to playing the game on PC and you can get it without paying a penny if you are smart enough. But if you are planning to play Forza Horizon 5 on your Xbox then it would cost you anywhere around $60 to $200 depending on the edition you opt for.

Will Forza Horizon Series be ever available on Sony PlayStation?

It is safe to say that the Forza Horizon series will not be available on the Sony Playstation in the near future or anytime later. And that is primarily because of the fact that it would lead to a loss of market share for Microsoft if they do not have a limited game for their console. Apart from that, we do not see any valid reason not to have the Forza Horizon series for the PlayStation. Similarly, there are games that are limited to Sony Playstation for similar reasons.

Alternatives for Forza Horizon On Sony PlayStation.

If Racing is the only genre you like and you have bought the Sony PlayStation 4 or 5, then we would suggest you play GranTurismo or the Gran Turismo 7 which is its latest iteration, Driveclub and the Need For Speed: Unbound. These are some amazing racing games that will provide you with a great experience!

Our Verdict

Each console has its different games to draw sales, and each game has its own separate fan base. We suggest you carefully decide which games you like more before buying either of these consoles, Also if you are still confused because some of your games are falling in either of the console categories then do not worry, the OG PC gaming setup is always there for you!