WithThe first branch of the racing game series for the PS5 appears on April 29-at least if you get the standard edition. For the impatient, the asphalt is already on the asphalt four days earlier via early access.
Like series creator Playground Games now in oneFAQYou need two accounts to play: your normal PSN and also an account from Microsoft.
Without Microsoft account no racing fun
In addition to answering many questions, the information page also answers the prerequisites for playing forza Horizon 5 on PS5. Including the double account obligation:
"In addition to a PSN account, you have to connect to a Microsoft account in order to be able to play Forza Horizon 5 on PS5. This process begins when you start the game on your console for the first time."
In our test video, you can find out how we liked the fifth offshoot of the racing game series on Xbox and PC:
It is not new that former Xbox exclusive games need an MS account on Playstation's consoles. For example, it also requiresA preliminary registration at Microsoft to play on PS5.
Worries about the availability of games
So far the facts. In addition, it will be exciting to observe how such an account obligation is recorded by the PlayStation community-also with a view to the preservation and availability of digital games. Most recently, PlayStation games such as Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Tsushima received enormous headwinds when appearing on Steam, since initially there was a PSN account obligation.
Like the X accountDoes it Play?Notes, two services must always be active to play the PS5 version. From a current perspective, the scenario is not likely, but Microsoft sets its service, Forza Horizon 5 cannot be played on PS5.
New content for the Forza Horizon 5-start on PS5
Buyers of the premium edition come to the complete Forza Horizon 5 package, including the hot wheels and rally expansion in April.
In addition, across platformsForza RealmsIntegrated fresh content into the standard version of the racing game. This is a curated collection of some of the most popular Evolving World updates from the community and a new stadium route.
What is your opinion on the account of Xbox games on the PlayStation? Not a big problem for you or more a no-go?
