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Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 Already Looks Like a Gigantic Hit on PS5

It looks like the PS5 release of Forza Horizon 5 has already added almost one million players to Microsoft’s mammoth arcade racing game.

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darthv721d 10h ago

...just shows how starved for good arcade style racing games the PS fans have been. Just imagine if Sony had not closed Evolution studios. They are sitting on their own open world style arcade racer series... Motorstorm.

LucasRuinedChildhood1d 9h ago

Letting go of Evolution Studios was so dumb. There was and is a big gap in the market for this kind of game.

I think people forget that Shuhei shut down a lot of studios and definitely made some mistakes.

MaximusPrime_1d 8h ago

I played Motorstorm Pacific Rift last weekend, first time in years. I forgotten how good that game was.

Driveclub is another game I miss. I still got the steelbook case. I couldn't believe Sony closed Evolution studio...

darthv721d 8h ago

Pacific rift is my favorite of the lot. I will say though, arctic edge is a very well made game for the PSP/PS2. I do find myself having a spin on the Vita RC game now and then too.

Knushwood Butt1d 7h ago

^ That Vita RC game was a blast. Yet another Vita game that got a raw deal from the gaming press, for no reason at all.

Abear2123h ago

Driveclub was so crazy back then, it got much better over time too with dlc packs. I don’t understand why some games become forgotten when they are clearly fan favorites. Cough, Bloodborne, ahem.

neutralgamer19921d 8h ago

Drive club was in such a great shape before studio closure. So they had worked hard to fix the issues and than got shut down. Sony has definitely made some dumb moves when it comes to closures and acquisitions. They paid 3.6 billion for bungie and bought concord studio before they released a single game along with closing many studios

where-eagles-dare1d 8h ago

darth, I would have loved a sequel to Driveclub or at the very least an update patch. That gem of a game had so much potential. I'm going to buy Forza at the end of the week as I love racing games.

darthv721d 8h ago

how that game did not get at least a Pro update is beyond me. It was very polished either way. Even the VR game is good.

IRetrouk1d 7h ago

We wernt starved though, we got every arcade racer apart from this one.....
It selling well is a combination of things, but I dont think players being starved is one of them.
Agree with the rest, sony really messed up with evo

RaiderNation1d 7h ago (Edited 1d 7h ago )

Sony also had a damn good Kart racer on PS3/Vita in Mod Nation Racers. Now that IP is just sitting in limbo, doing nothing. Thanks Sony!

darthv721d 7h ago

Man... I kept hoping they would do a kart racer what they did with PSASBR. To have the stable of PS characters in a kart racer would have given MK a run for its money. I get that it may seem hokey to have kratos driving a kart, but having him throw his axe out at other racers would have been cool.

RaiderNation1d 6h ago

@darthv72

What made MNR so great was it's creation tools. You could create just about anybody in the game! The car customization was pretty extensive too! I had everything from Hitler driving a Nazi jeep to Michael Myers driving the Smiths Grove station wagon, to a black Iron Maiden van with "Eddie" driving! You could make anything!

jznrpg1d 6h ago

There are a lot of games that sell great on PS even if it’s a flooded genre. Games sell on PS period.

Lightning771d 5h ago

"Starved" wouldn't say that. It's a solid game allaround they just wanna play it.

Abear2123h ago(Edited 23h ago)

Yup, GT7 is great but we need Burnout or a good NFS. Would pay a lot of hard earned money for Driveclub remake, Bikes dlc was godly, or would happily day one a new Motorstorm.

Waiting for sale on Horizon like I do 90% of games—the game is old at this point not paying day one prices.

TheEroica15h ago

Microsoft keep serving up dinner for starving Playstation fans. They must be raking in the dough.

IRetrouk9h ago

Someone has to fund your gamepass, yall aint doing it🤣
Playstation fans have always supported third party devs, its just what we do🤷‍♂️

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DivineHand1251d 8h ago

Glad they are seeing success from this. The game is one of the best racing games on the market. There are not much arcade racers available on PlayStation so to get a AAA experience is welcomed.

Fishy Fingers1d 7h ago

Its a fantastic game.

Highest rated PS5 racer and potentially 2025 game is a Xbox studios title. Who saw that coming a decade ago.

Reaper22_1d 6h ago

Not surprised. Forza has always been the best in that genre. Playground Games are really good devs. Microsoft was smart to add them to their family of devs.

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Forza Horizon 5 landing on PS5 means I'm replaying one of the greatest racing games of all time

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Almost four years on from its original launch on Xbox Series X, I'm reliving the opening of Forza Horizon 5 on PS5.

The gloriously over-the-top introduction to Playground Games' open-world racing adventure is just as entertaining as it ever was, but there's one marked difference that steps things up a gear.

After jettisoning out of the back of a plane behind the wheel of a Ford Bronco, I careen over the hilltops of Mexico and I'm instantly taken by the responsive feel of the DualSense controller.

Not only do the adaptive triggers give me tactile feedback as I put the pedal to the metal, but the controller's vibrations change to mirror the traction of the wheels as I hit different surfaces. I really begin to notice how it enhances the experience when the race switches things up and has me speeding across tarmac in the silky smooth Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe.

I've always loved how every vehicle in Forza Horizon 5 feels different to drive.

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z2g9h ago

I love how much shit ppl were happy to talk about Forza Horizon, but now that it’s on PS5, suddenly it’s amazing.

I’ve got news for you - it was always great, and a lot of other Xbox owned games are great too - but nobody wanted to hear it bc dumbass console war bs.

Tacoboto8h ago

I don't recall hearing shit about FH5 here.

Only just a few ridiculous things from some special people claiming the player counts are fake or suspicious, even though the player counts are *literally displayed on in-game leaderboards* and are based on nearly 4 years of availability as one of the most acclaimed racers in history having gone through several waves of largely-discounted pricing along the way

Cacabunga6h ago

I will buy it the day they release a physical version

Lexreborn26h ago

I’ve never heard anyone talk about forza games. I’ve heard tons of forza over GT sports or 7 though. I’m not into racers but the commentary on the games was never negative. Perhaps you could link some for me?

RaiderNation3h ago

Dude come on. Stop with the strawman argument. Nobody shit talks Forza Horizon. Everybody knows, even PS gamers, that Forza Horizon is Xbox's best IP.

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Forza Horizon 5 is on the PS5, so I no longer need an Xbox

The article discusses the release of Forza Horizon 5 on the PS5.

Nathan Ingraham, deputy editor of Engadget initially bought an Xbox Series S for the game but now finds it unnecessary since it's on PlayStation. He praises the game's performance on the PS5, especially the DualSense controller, and highlight the continuous updates and new content, making it a great experience for new PS5 players.

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PrinceOfAnger3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

I don't need any console PS5 or xbox got what i wanted on PC.

I can wait a year or two for some games, but if Sony makes it 6 months to port a game will be better.

Horizon 5 is 2021 game.

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MaximusPrime_2d ago

Yes you played it and millions of non-Xbox owners haven't.

"Horizon 5 is 2021 games" is irrelevant if the game is still supported by developers and still the most played game.

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RaidenBlack2d ago

' "Horizon 5 is 2021 games" is irrelevant ' ~ yes of course.
^ And yet we see countless "| insert_PS_game | is an old | insert_any_past_year | game" comments on N4G whenever any PS 1st or sponsored game moves to other platforms and those comments even get double digits upvotes just for that.
Even saw few under CP2077 for Switch 2 thread.

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pwnmaster30002d ago

Lmaoo you said I can wait a year or two for some games and then say horizon 5 is a 2021 game.

What?
So it’s 3-4 years to long for you or something, 2 years is the cut off time lol.

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PrinceOfAnger1d 18h ago (Edited 1d 18h ago )

I am talking about sony games can you even read?

Horizon 5 - Gears 5 - Hellblade 2, Ori indy jones , starfield etc are day one games on PC there are a lot more day one games that released on pc without ps5

Returnal - spider man 2 are 1- 2 years console exclusive.

ActualWhiteMan2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Same, casual plebs are the main console player these days. I’ve switched solely to PC where I can play what I want when I want without subscriptions or paywalls.

S2Killinit1d 23h ago

Good for you. Hope you dont have to pay price of a new console in electricity costs per month.

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1Victor1d 15h ago (Edited 1d 15h ago )

@obscured/haden:” Lol i knew u low intellect pathetic”
Ya mad bro because forza is sailing more games and looking better on PlayStation 🤣
Btw reported as spam bye bye 👋.
Next stop on the obsolete rage train is HALO stand clear of the whining doors.
Good for the the writer if he can save money like any smart player by owning a PC and PS5

XBManiac1d 13h ago (Edited 1d 13h ago )

Well... PSVR2 still has exclusives and PS5 has some more, as well as PS4 (and PS3, PS2, PSOne ones). So, yes, your argument is valid, but not correct. You will lose very incredible experiences only with a PC and no PS5.

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S2Killinit1d 11h ago

Why lol? And yes PSVR 2 has some i credible gaming, just because most arent jumping into VR doesn't make it less good.

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PrinceOfAnger1d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

Nope, nothing to lose
PCs also still have Half life alyx as an exclusive

And I am more interested and hyped for Squadron 42 than any game on PS5.

Also, Fable, Perfect Dark, Gears E-day, OD, etc
day one on PC.

PC has emulators too like switch games that not on PS5.

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anast1d 10h ago

Upvote for being the .01% that can game on PC without serious compromises.

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Forza Horizon 5 PS5 review - Metro

Forza Horizon 5's recent release on PS5 has been met with widespread acclaim.

This review highlights it as one of the best racing games available on the platform, praising its stunning visuals, smooth performance, and the wealth of content it offers.

The game's open-world design, varied events, and engaging driving mechanics contribute to an immersive and enjoyable experience. Many reviews also note that even though the game was originally released a few years ago, it still feels fresh and offers a huge amount of content.