Microsoft Account Required for Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5
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Shy of two days ago,Playground Gamesdropped a FAQfor theircoming portof their fast-paced arcade racing title ‘Forza Horizon 5‘. Among the questions, this one is a particular standout about the game on PlayStation:
Q: Do I need a Microsoft account to play Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5?
A: Yes, in addition to a PSN account you’ll need to link to a Microsoft account in order to play Forza Horizon 5 on PS5. This process begins the first time you start up the game on your console.
With the wording at hand, it seems that you’ll not be able to play the game without a Microsoft account. No surprise there as Forza Horizon 5 and the internet are heavily intertwined (just like Sea of Thieves!) but it’s worth noting for potential future PS5 owners of the game.
Have a gander below for the full FAQ—Forza Horizon 5 launches on PlayStation 5 consoles on the 29th of April.
Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PlayStation 5 this Spring! Play early starting April 25 by pre-ordering the Premium Edition, with general access for all editions starting April 29.
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General PS5 FAQ
Q: When is the release date for Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5?
A: Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PlayStation 5 on April 29. Early Access for players who pre-order the Premium Edition starts on April 25.
Q: What exact time will Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 be available to play?
A: Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 unlocks at 12:01am local time in your country* on April 25 with Premium Edition Early Access and on April 29 for general availability.
*The game will become available to play at 12:01am EST in all U.S. territories. For players located in U.S. western time zones this will be at 9:00pm PST.
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Q: Who is working on the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5?
A: The PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 5 is developed by Panic Button in partnership with Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games.
Q: What editions of Forza Horizon 5 are available on the PlayStation Store?
A: Players can pre-purchase the Forza Horizon 5 Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, or Premium Edition.
Forza Horizon 5 Standard Edition comes with the complete base game and its free content and feature updates like Horizon Realms.
Forza Horizon 5 Deluxe Edition includes access to an additional 42 cars included with the Forza Horizon 5 Car Pass.
Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition allows you to upgrade your adventure to the fullest with both Forza Horizon 5 expansions – Rally Adventure and Hot Wheels – 42 additional cars from Car Pass, VIP Membership, and extra perks that are included in the Welcome Pack.
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Q: What is the pricing of Forza Horizon 5 editions on the PlayStation Store?
A: Please see pricing information below for Forza Horizon 5 full game editions on PS5:
- Forza Horizon 5 Standard Edition: USD$59.99/€69.99/£54.99
- Forza Horizon 5 Deluxe Edition: USD$79.99/€89.99/£69.99
- Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition: USD$99.99/€99.99/£84.99
Go to the PlayStation Store to check your local currency pricing. Additional game add-on content including Car Packs will be available for purchase at release.
Q: Are there any pre-order bonuses for pre-purchasing Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation Store?
A: Yes, no matter which version of the game you choose to pre-order, you will get a special bundle completely free of charge with your purchase including:
- Forza Horizon 5’s cover car: the 2021 Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG ONE
- 5,000 #Forzathon Points which can be used to buy cars and cosmetics
- 5 Backstage Passes which can be used to unlock any hard-to-find car available in the Backstage Shop
Q: Will there be a disc version of Forza Horizon 5 for PlayStation 5?
A: Forza Horizon 5 for PlayStation 5 is available digitally from the PlayStation Store with no plans for a disc release.
Q: Do I get the PlayStation 5 version for free if I already own it elsewhere?
A: No, the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 is a standalone product.
PS5 Hardware FAQ
Q: How does Forza Horizon 5 run on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro?
A: Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 features two rendering modes to choose from: Performance (60fps) and Quality (30fps) on both PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro.
On PS5 Pro, the Quality mode adds ray traced car reflections to Races and Free Roam, while Performance mode focuses on improving rendering performance, with higher fidelity graphics at 60FPS.
Q: How does Forza Horizon 5 leverage the features of the DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers?
A: Forza Horizon 5 supports the vibration function and trigger effect on DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers, for higher fidelity feel of wheel slip, threshold braking, and surface changes.
Q: Can I play Forza Horizon 5 on the PlayStation Portal?
A: Forza Horizon 5 can be enjoyed on the PlayStation Portal if streamed from your PS5 console using the local Remote Play functionality.
Q: Does Forza Horizon 5 support PlayStation VR2?
A: Forza Horizon 5 is not a PlayStation VR2 game and does not feature virtual reality support. However, like other non-VR games and apps on PS5, Forza Horizon 5 can be played while wearing the headset using the PS VR2’s immersive Cinematic mode.
PlayStation Network FAQ
Q: Do I need a Microsoft account to play Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5?
A: Yes, in addition to a PSN account you’ll need to link to a Microsoft account in order to play Forza Horizon 5 on PS5. This process begins the first time you start up the game on your console.
Q: How do I link my Microsoft account to my PlayStation Network account?
A: On launch of the game, you will be asked to sign-in with your Microsoft account –sometimes referred to as the Xbox Live services that are a part of your Microsoft account – and link it to the PlayStation Network account you are currently logged into the PS5 console.
Linking a Microsoft account to a PSN account is on a title-by-title basis and permanent. Players have the ability to unlink the Microsoft account to that PSN account, for Forza Horizon 5, but will be constrained to relinking to only that specific and originally linked, Microsoft account.
Q: Does Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5 require a PlayStation Plus membership?
A: An active PlayStation Plus membership (Essential, Extra, Premium), sold separately, is required to access online multiplayer features in Forza Horizon 5 on PS5. Solo play and offline features are available to all players – even if they don’t have a membership.
Q: If I purchase Forza Horizon 5 and DLC (Car Packs, Premium Add-Ons Bundle) on PS5, do other accounts on my console get access to the game and add-on content?
A: By purchasing Forza Horizon 5 and add-on content on PlayStation Store, other accounts that are signed into your “Primary” PS5 console will also have access to this content.
Q: Can I earn PlayStation Trophies while playing Forza Horizon 5 on PS5?
A: Yes! All achievements that are on the Xbox and Steam versions of Forza Horizon 5 can be obtained as Trophies when playing the game on PS5. We’ve also included the elusive Platinum Trophy for all you trophy hunters out there who successfully unlock every other PlayStation Trophy while embarking on your adventures at the Horizon Festival!
Game Content FAQ
Q: What new content is available for Forza Horizon 5 players to coincide with the PS5 release?
A: Horizon Realms will be available on Xbox consoles, PC and PS5 on April 25. This update gives players the chance to explore a hand-picked collection of some of the community’s favorite previously released Evolving World updates as well as the new Stadium Track!
Q: What new cars are coming to Forza Horizon 5 to coincide with the PS5 release?
A: Four new reward cars can be unlocked by completing Horizon Realms accolades. These include the 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto, 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, 2022 Hennessey Mammoth 6×6, and 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430.
In addition, starting on April 25 a new Car Pack will be available in the Ultimate Car Pack Collection, as well as for standalone purchase on the Microsoft, PlayStation and Steam stores for $4.99/€4.99/£3.99: the Nissan Retro Rides Car Pack. This includes the 1989 Nissan Pao, 1991 Nissan Figaro, 1989 Nissan S-cargo, and the 1987 Nissan BE-1.
Q: How will the Festival Playlist work on Forza Horizon 5 on PS5?
A: The Festival Playlist is synchronized between all platforms. Therefore, PlayStation 5 players will have the latest series also available on Xbox consoles and PC. Horizon Realms and Festival Playlist Voting will let players experience previous Forza Horizon 5 content.
Q: Will Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 have the same content as it does on other platforms?
A: Yes, reward cars, cosmetic items, and other free content will be obtainable in the PS5 version of the game. The same Forza Horizon 5 downloadable content on other platforms will also be available for purchase on the PlayStation Store.
Q: How can I play Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels or Rally Adventure on PS5?
A: First things first, you will need to purchase either the Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition, Premium Add-Ons Bundle, or the standalone expansion(s) from the PlayStation Store.
You also need to have your Microsoft account linked to your PlayStation Network ID, which is done the first time you start playing the game.
To unlock access to the Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure opening expeditions, you must complete the “Initial Experience” of Forza Horizon 5. This includes the Initial Drive to the Horizon Festival, a Showcase Event, and your first Horizon Story mission. Afterwards, the Hot Wheels and Rally Adventure expedition icons will be added to your map.
Cross Platform FAQ
Q: I am already playing Forza Horizon 5 on either Xbox or PC. Will my progress from these other platforms cross over into PlayStation 5?
A: No, Forza Horizon 5 for PlayStation 5 will not carry over save files from versions of the game released on other platforms. This is also the same behavior between the Xbox and Steam versions of the game, where game files are separate and not synchronized.
You can publish UGC on one platform and download it to play on another, however you won’t be able to edit it unless you’re playing on the save profile it was originally created on. Some online statistics, such as your leaderboard scores, are synchronized if you log into the game using the same Microsoft account.
Q: Can Gift messages be redeemed in Forza Horizon 5 on multiple platforms?
A: Gift messages that have already been redeemed on one platform cannot be redeemed on another platform when using the same Microsoft account.
Q: Can I join Forza Horizon 5 convoys with players on other platforms?
A: Yes, Forza Horizon 5 supports cross-play between all platforms the game is available on, including Xbox consoles, PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam, and PlayStation 5.
Q: Can PS5 players download and play Forza Horizon 5 UGC (EventLab, liveries, tunes) originally published on Xbox consoles and PC?
A: PS5 players can enjoy all the UGC (User Generated Content) shared by other players from the Xbox and Steam versions of Forza Horizon 5. In addition, Xbox and PC players will be able to check out all the content created by PS5 players.
Q: Are Forza Horizon 5 community leaderboards the same across platforms?
A: Leaderboards are shared between all platforms: Xbox consoles, PS5, and PC.
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