Forza Horizon 5 is the highest rated game of 2021 and the best entry in the franchise to date, offering its famously fun arcade racing in a beautiful, well-crafted world.
Forza Horizon 5
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Top Critic Average
100%
Critics Recommend
PC Gamer
90 / 100
Game Rant
4.5 / 5
Eurogamer
Recommended
IGN
10 / 10
TheGamer
5 / 5
GamesRadar+
5 / 5
Game Informer
9.5 / 10
GameSpot
9 / 10
Creators: Playground Games, Xbox Game Studios
Release Date: Nov 9, 2021 - PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
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Critic Reviews for Forza Horizon 5
Playground's singular series gets a lush new setting, but otherwise remains committed to tuning an already winning formula. But even a marginal improvement on the best racing series around is worth celebrating.
Forza Horizon 5 doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it is a wonderful technical showcase for the Xbox Series X nonetheless.
Playground Games delivers yet another gorgeous and enveloping pocket holiday, smartly restructured but reassuringly unchanged.
Forza Horizon 5 is the result of a racing studio at the peak of its craft and the best open-world racing game available.
Collectively, Forza Horizon 5 does everything right, and in doing so makes Playground Games’ latest entry into the Forza franchise an absolute must-play for any racing enthusiast or casual racing fan.
Forza Horizon 5 is a stunning and beautifully crafted entry in the series that's full of memorable races, creativity, and fantastic additions
With fine-tuned gameplay, an undeniably gorgeous world brimming with fun activities, and some fun content creation tools, Forza Horizon 5 elevates the series' already-sterling reputation
Forza Horizon 5 continues the upward trend of the franchise, providing an open-world racing experience that stands unrivaled.
Industry Coverage
Forza Horizon 5 Platinum Trophy Won't Be as Difficult as Expected
New reports point out that the Platinum Trophy will not be as hard to achieve as previously expected in the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5.
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Forza Horizon 5 Will Launch With 165 Trophies On PS5, But You Won't Need Them All For A Platinum
There will be 165 trophies in total, but don't panic. You'll only need about a third of them for the platinum.
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Forza Horizon 5 Is Coming To PlayStation, But With A Catch That Has Players Concerned
A mandatory step is required to play the title.
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Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 Requires a Microsoft Account
Official messaging confirms Forza Horizon 5 will mandate a Microsoft account login on PS5, inciting some long-term preservation concerns.
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