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MetaCritic 91/100 - Based on 11 Reviews
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Player 2 - 100/100

Forza Horizon 5 is the first time that PlayStation owners can access the franchise, but you're entering at the very best time, at a point where the game has never been better.

PlayStation LifeStyle - 100/100

Forza Horizon 5 was well worth the wait for PS5 owners, who are getting the incredible racing game in its most content-rich state yet. Filled with polish and a progression system that makes every gameplay session feel meaningful, this is one of the best racing games ever made and a must-own for fans. If you've been a PlayStation-exclusive gamer, then make sure to check out what you've been missing.

Power Unlimited - 96/100

If you have even the slightest bit of love for racing, you have no choice but to play Forza Horizon 5. It's still a little weird that games like this are coming to the PS5, but ultimately it's a case of, 'don't ask how it's possible, just enjoy what it is.' Forza Horizon 5 is still the best open-world racer ever made.

Loot Level Chill - 95/100

Forza Horizon 5 was already a masterpiece, but now players get to witness is greatness on PS5, with so much to do and so much to see.

GameReactor UK - 90/100

Forza Horizon 5 is beautiful. It's varied, it's well put together, it's deeply rewarding and overflowing with content to engage with. It's not even as confusing as it has been. That, in my book, makes it one of the best games of the year, but if you are expecting even an ounce of creative reimagining of the core formula, you might feel different.

Gameblog - FR - 90/100

King of the racing games, Forza Horizon 5 is still visually impressive years later and takes advantage from the additional power of the PS5 Pro to push its technical limits even further across all consoles. A must-have for the lovers of the genre that unfortunately comes with a high price.

Meristation - 90/100

Forza Horizon 5 arrives on PS5 with the same energy as we saw four years ago in its original release.

Worth pLaying - 90/100

Despite its age, Forza Horizon 5 is a fantastic open-world, arcade-style racing game. The car handling is superb, there's an overwhelming number of events and races, and the large number of secrets ensures that you'll spend a ton of time driving around and exploring every nook and cranny. The structure and flow are so good that the only game that could match this is Burnout Paradise, a remake of a PS3/Xbox 360 game. Even if your only exposure to this type of game is The Crew: Motorfest, you owe it to yourself to grab Forza Horizon 5, even if you're only a casual racing fan. At the moment, there's really nothing else like it out there.

Pre Order​

	Standard Edition	Deluxe Edition	Premium Edition
Base Game	✓	✓	✓
Car Pass	✘	✓	✓
Hot Wheels	✘	✘	✓
Rally Adventure	✘	✘	✓
Welcome Pack	✘	✘	✓
VIP Membership	✘	✘	✓
Early Access	✘	✘	✓

They might still be rivals, but even PlayStation knows Forza Horizon 5 coming to PS5 is a big deal, even if it won't say it out loud. That's why the Xbox port has three editions to choose from. If you just want to play the Xbox published racing game on PS5, you can pick up the standard edition. If you want the car pass, which adds 42 more vehicles to the game, then there's the deluxe edition.

For $100 you can get the premium edition. Not only does that include the base game and the car pass, but it also comes with the Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expansions, a welcome pack, VIP membership, and the early access I mentioned above. Those who pre-order the premium edition will be able to start playing Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 from April 25 instead of having to wait until April 29.

While only the premium edition comes with early access, pre-ordering any edition of Forza Horizon 5 will get you 5,000 Forzathon Points, five backstage passes, and the 2021 Mercedes-AMG One.