‘Forza Horizon 5’ Is Microsoft’s Biggest Launch Ever

'Forza Horizon 5' (Image: Playground Games)

After the well-received trailer for Forza Horizon 5 was released, fans have been eagerly awaiting the actual release of the game, making it one of the most-hyped launches for the Xbox next to Halo Infinite.

Now, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has revealed that Forza Horizon 5 is Xbox Game Studios’ biggest ever launch.

In a tweet, the studio head revealed the successful start for the latest installment of the racing series, stating that it had enjoyed the largest launch day for an Xbox Game Studios title ever.

Spencer’s tweet reveals that Forza Horizon 5 has, within just days, reached 4.5 million players across PC, cloud, and console. He also noted that since launch, Forza Horizon 5 has seen a peak concurrent number of players three times higher than that of its predecessor Forza Horizon 4 ─ a factor that could be down to the growing popularity of Xbox Games Pass.

While Forza Horizon 5 has been popular with fans since its release, the game has also gained critical approval too. reviews on Metacritic currently stand at 91 and 92 on PC and Xbox Series X respectively.

Forza Horizon 5’s accessibility options have also been praised by many fans. Despite already including a number of accessibility features at launch to make the game more inclusive to players around the world, Xbox recently confirmed that there’s more to come. A post-launch update for the game is expected to take place that will include an on-screen sign language interpreter, with both American Sign Language and British Sign Language.

Playground Games’ latest venture into the racing franchise takes place in a stunning open-world recreation of Mexico. As well as including a number of picturesque scenic routes and stunning vistas, the game also features a number of vibrant urban areas – and in true Forza Horizon fashion – a multitude of different terrains to get to grips with.

Here is the release trailer for Forza Horizon 5: