Forza Horizon 5 Preload Date Announced for PS5

Forza fans and PlayStation 5 owners can rejoice — on April 29, Forza Horizon 5 will finally break free from the Xbox ecosystem and become available on Sony’s console. Ahead of the release, new details have emerged about the game's file size and preload schedule.

According to insider PlayStation Game Size, a listing was spotted in the PSN database that hasn't yet been officially confirmed. Installing Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 will require 132 GB of free space — slightly less than on Xbox Series X|S, where the game takes up 150.74 GB. Don’t forget about the additional content either:

• Hot Wheels — 9.474 GB• Rally Adventure — 15.489 GB

Pricing for Forza Horizon 5 has also been revealed:

• Standard Edition ($59.99) Pre-Load: April 27 Release: April 29
• Premium Edition ($99.99) Pre-Load: April 23 Release: April 25

It’s worth noting that the preload for the standard version begins on April 27, while Premium Edition owners who pre-ordered the game can start downloading as early as April 25.

Also important: upon first launch on PS5, players will need to link their Microsoft account to their PSN account. This is necessary for accessing Microsoft services, including full crossplay support across all platforms.