Fortunately for Forza Horizon fans, the series will be welcoming its latest game this month with the release of Forza Horizon 5. Developed by Playground Games, the game has three different editions players can choose from that each offer a different level of additional content.
But, with two different playable dates announced, November 5th and November 9th, it can be a challenge to figure out when Forza Horizon 5 is actually accessible for individual players. For those players who are looking to figure which release date applies to them, this guide is here to help.
How Early Is Forza Horizon 5 Playable?
In order to play Forza Horizon 5 on the earliest date, November 5th, players need to have purchased either the Premium Edition of the game or the Premium Add-ons Bundle to the game. According to the Xbox Store website, this edition and this add-on to the game are the only ones with that early release date. The Premium Edition is the most expensive option of the three available and costs $99.99. For this price players gain access to the game four days early, get two expansions to the game, and receive the Forza Horizon 5 Car Pass, the Welcome Pack, and the VIP Membership. The Premium Add-Ons Bundle can be purchased for an additional $49.99 for those who bought the Standard Edition of the game and adds similar benefits.
The other two editions of Forza Horizon 5 are both linked to the global release date on November 9th.The Standard Edition is $59.99 and just contains the game while the Deluxe Edition costs $79.99 and comes with the before-mentioned Forza Horizon 5 Car Pass which adds 42 extra cars to the game. For those who have Xbox Game Pass, Forza Horizon 5 is available with their subscription and on November 9th as well.
How to Preload Forza Horizon 5
Pre-loading options have opened up for those players who have pre-ordered Forza Horizon 5. Since an announcement in October, the game has become available to download in its entirety. Those who have an active Xbox Game Pass membership can also download this title before their edition's respective release date. Regardless of platform, players need to make sure they have the appropriate amount of space available before attempting to pre-download Forza Horizon 5.
The space requirement for the game is as follows:
- Xbox Series X|S: 103 GB
- Xbox One: 116 GB
- Windows: 103 GB
- Steam: 103 GB
Forza Horizon 5 will be taking players to a brand new location and, as its release closes in, players should make sure there aren't any lingering updates. It is important to note that those who have downloaded the game before October 21 should check their downloaded game before its respective release date. The developer's mention the possibility of an update being required for those who downloaded before then.
Forza Horizon 5 launches globally November 9 for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.