Sim-racing games are plentiful on PC, but also on other platforms such as Playstation and Xbox. There are arcade, sim-arcade and simulation titles to suit all virtual pilots.

Among the world’s most popular car games, we have the Gran Turismo saga on Playstation, which is over 25 years old, dating back to the late 90s on the PS One. It has to be said that GT has come a long way since then, and has also made many competitors. As you’re probably aware, the flagship saga equivalent to Gran Turismo on PC and Xbox is Forza, whether Horizon or Motorsport. In fact, it’s Motorsport that is Gran Turismo’s direct competitor, for the simple reason that Microsoft’s title is both sim-arcade and simulation, depending on your preference.

Forza Horizon, on the other hand, is much more focused on fun in an open world with numerous activities. Between rally, off-road, open circuit and online racing, few car games offer this on Playstation, apart from the Need For Speed saga, but this one, as it were, lost its laziness several years ago after the unforgettable Most Wanted, the first of the name of course. There have been other titles along the way that have done quite well, but NFS has struggled to appeal to the widest possible audience. What’s more, Need For Speed’s approach isn’t quite the same as Forza Horizon 5.

Microsoft’s new course

For some time now, the American company has been changing course with regard to its Xbox gaming division. With the acquisition of ZeniMax and Activision, Xbox prefers to develop its ecosystem, which is Game Pass, rather than trying to compete with Playstation on the console market. With the exception of the Xbox 360, which was a real hit at the time, Microsoft’s other consoles have not been as successful as expected, as can be seen from the latest sales figures (over 60 million PS5s sold, compared with less than 30 million Xbox Series). As a result, Microsoft is counting on its Game Pass, and it must be said that it’s really working, as the service counted over 40 million subscribers at the start of 2024. Which brings us to Forza Horizon 5.

FH5 on Playstation: a rumour that is becoming reality

With the PS5 releases of Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves and Pentiment, Microsoft, via Xbox, is attempting to gain market share on Sony’s turf, as the Japanese brand has done on PC with games that were exclusive to its console. As a result, Microsoft is seeking to further expand its customer portfolio by offering its Playstation exclusives.

For a start, rumors were swirling around Forza Horizon 5. According to leaks, the racing title was due for release on PS5 in the summer of 2024. However, delays have postponed this, and according to insider eXtas1s, Forza Horizon 5 should not be long in arriving on Sony’s console. This will reinforce Microsoft’s conquest of Sony’s turf, which has long been a guarded garden.

And let’s not forget that Call of Duty is now part of Microsoft, and that doesn’t help Sony too much, since this title is by far the most popular in the world, far outstripping its competitors in terms of players and, above all, online microtransactions.

When is Forza Horizon 5 coming to PS5?

Alas, no information on this point. All we know is that the game is still in line for a PS5 port, according to the studio, which is even very excited about the title’s new adventure on a platform other than Microsoft’s. It has to be said that the saga is very popular in the video game world, even in sim-racing. It has to be said that the saga is very popular in the video game world, even in sim-racing. The landscapes are breathtaking, and the driving is both arcade and sim-arcade, with settings that are frankly very advanced for a title that aims primarily for fun. The number of vehicles available exceeds 800 in all genres, with never-ending activities.

Forza Horizon 5 is sure to make many people happy on PS5, and all you have to do is wait a little to enjoy it.