The PlayStation 5 is already home to an impressive roster of racing games, but few titles can rival the excitement of Forza Horizon 5. This celebrated Xbox series is set to debut on Sony’s popular gaming console, much to the anticipation of many PS5 gamers.
At launch, gamers will have the opportunity to choose from three different editions, including a Premium Edition that grants up to 96 hours of early access. Regardless of whether they opt for the premium version or a more economical choice, eager players will no doubt be interested in the details surrounding the release time and date for Forza Horizon 5.
Forza Horizon 5 PS5 Release Times and Dates
In line with many other major video game launches, Forza Horizon 5 is scheduled to be released at midnight according to local time. Players who purchase the Standard and Deluxe editions will gain access at midnight on April 29, whereas Premium Edition owners will be able to dive into the game starting midnight on April 25. The local time is dictated by the player’s PlayStation Store account region and respective time zone.
Release Information for Standard and Deluxe Editions (PS5)
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Location / Time Zone |
Release Time |
|---|---|
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Los Angeles (PDT) |
21:00 (April 28) |
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New York (EDT) |
00:00 (April 29) |
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London (BST) |
00:00 (April 29) |
|
Berlin (CEST) |
00:00 (April 29) |
|
Cairo (EEST) |
00:00 (April 29) |
|
Tokyo (JST) |
00:00 (April 29) |
|
Sydney (AEST) |
00:00 (April 29) |
|
Auckland (NZST) |
00:00 (April 29) |
Early Access Timing for Premium Edition
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Location / Time Zone |
Release Time |
|---|---|
|
Los Angeles (PDT) |
21:00 (April 24) |
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New York (EDT) |
00:00 (April 25) |
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London (BST) |
00:00 (April 25) |
|
Berlin (CEST) |
00:00 (April 25) |
|
Cairo (EEST) |
00:00 (April 25) |
|
Tokyo (JST) |
00:00 (April 25) |
|
Sydney (AEST) |
00:00 (April 25) |
|
Auckland (NZST) |
00:00 (April 25) |
Getting Early Access to Forza Horizon 5 on PS5
To gain early entry to Forza Horizon 5, players are required to acquire the Premium Edition. This version provides gamers with four days of early access, allowing them to jump into the thrilling world of racing starting from midnight on April 25, adjusted to local time. As with the official release, the timing remains based on the player’s designated PlayStation Store account region.
Is Preloading Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 Possible?
For those who pre-order Forza Horizon 5, the option to preload the game will be available up to 48 hours prior to its official launch. This means Premium Edition purchasers can start preloading at midnight on April 23, while Standard and Deluxe edition players can begin their downloads at midnight on April 27. It’s important to note that the base game occupies approximately 131.922 GB of storage, and players should account for an additional 9.474 GB for the Hot Wheels expansion and 15.489 GB for the Rally Adventure add-on, bringing the total install size to a hefty 156.885 GB.