The upcoming PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 5 has been confirmed to require a Microsoft account. While this mandate isn't entirely unexpected, it has raised long-term preservation concerns about Forza Horizon 5 among some PlayStation users.
Arguably the most-anticipated multiplatform Xbox release so far, Forza Horizon 5 will officially hit PS5 on April 29. The critically-acclaimed open-world racer will offer full crossplay functionality between PS5, Xbox, and PC, as well as substantial visual upgrades for PS5 Pro users and lots of pre-order bonuses, including four-day early access for Premium Edition buyers. Being a multiplayer game from Microsoft, though, Forza Horizon 5's PS5 port will come part and parcel with a potentially contentious requirement.
Forza Horizon 5 offers a welcome bundle to players who purchase the game before its official PS5 launch, but not all fans are impressed.
As per an FAQ on the official Forza Support website, Forza Horizon 5 will require PS5 users to link a Microsoft account before they dive into the open-world racer. Upon booting up Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, players will be prompted to sign in with their Microsoft account, which will...
