Forza Horizon 5 Hits PlayStation 5 with Full Crossplay and Community Racing

The open-world racing franchise comes to PlayStation 5 with crossplay and community competition.

Forza Horizon 5, a critics' and players' favorite, is out now on PlayStation 5, and this time it’s not just crossplay enabled; it’s actually crossplay. You can play with players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC online together. To be clear, when you play together, it will be an online racing experience with other players.

→ This is big not just for Forza fans but for the future of multiplayer gaming.

Forza Horizon 5 Crossplay opens up new gaming horizons

With crossplay for the first time, PlayStation players can join the Horizon Festival against competition from other platforms. The feature will allow:

• To join lobbies of friends to race with friends and family, regardless of console or PC.

• Leaderboards that will be universally viewable, so you can see your scores in a global score, regardless of platform.

• Standard multiplayer events, from casual free-roam race events to hardcore challenges, will be auto-synchronized.

No extra work is required; follow the in-game instructions to link your Xbox account to your PlayStation profile and get playing today!

How it works: Multiplayer without borders

With cross-platform play fully baked into the experience, Forza Horizon 5 takes matchmaking to the next level:

• Custom and public lobbies are open to all players, regardless of platform.

• Seasonal challenges are global, so everyone gets the same content updates.

• Voice and text chat is integrated for easy coordination—perfect for convoys or post-race trash talk.

The one catch? Cross-save isn’t supported. Your garage, progress, and unlocked content are tied to the platform you started on.

What PS5 players get

This isn’t a watered-down port. The PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 is optimized for performance, offering:

• 4K visuals and fast loading times thanks to the PS5 SSD

• Adaptive trigger feedback through DualSense controllers

• Instant access to all cars, tracks, and expansions that Xbox and PC players already have

For long-time PlayStation fans, this is years of waiting over and the door to a racing world that was previously out of bounds.

The bigger picture for racing fans

More than a patch, this is a community milestone. With Forza Horizon 5 tearing down platform barriers, it’s bringing

• A bigger, more competitive multiplayer environment

• Places for cross-platform events created by developers and the community

• A shared creative space where players can build and share liveries, race routes, and challenges

It’s not about winning; it’s about enabling innovation, connection, and creativity.

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The race is on

Whether you’re new to Forza or a veteran, this is something to get excited about. Crossplay means faster matchmaking, deeper social interaction, and a really cohesive racing experience.

Forza Horizon 5 is out now on PlayStation 5! Join the race, grab your crew, and get in one of the best community-led gaming releases of the year.

-> Because in Forza Horizon 5, the road ahead is more than open; it’s shared.

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