Summary
- The Premium edition offers early access to Forza Horizon 5, surprising fans.
- The free pre-order bundle includes in-game currencies and a 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE.
- Fans express disappointment with bonuses but anticipate more Xbox exclusives coming to PlayStation.
Forza Horizon 5 has revealed the pre-order bonuses for all three PS5 editions, which include in-game currencies and a rare car. However, while PlayStation players seem to be excited to have this top-tier driving simulator on their platform, not everyone is pleased with the pre-order bundle for Forza Horizon 5.
Starting on February 27, fans can purchase all three Forza Horizon 5 editions—Standard, Deluxe, and Premium—each including the bonus bundle. One detail that's caught fans' attention is the four-day early access bonus with the Premium edition, which is odd considering the game was originally released in 2021. This might be one of the rare instances in gaming history where a group of players gets early access to a game that's been out for over four years.
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In a blog post on Forza.net, the devs announced the welcome bundle for pre-orders, which is free and granted to all players, regardless of the edition they purchase early. The bonuses include #Forzathon Points, an in-game currency for buying cars and cosmetics, Backstage Passes, which unlock some of Forza Horizon 5' s iconic cars, and a free iconic vehicle: the 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE. It's also worth noting that pre-ordering the Premium edition will allow access to the game on April 25, four days before the global PS5 launch.
List of Forza Horizon 5 PS5 Pre-Order Bonuses
- The 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE
- 5,000 #Forzathon Points
- 5 Backstage Passes
- Four-day early access (exclusive to Premium edition pre-order)
Fans aren't exactly impressed by Forza Horizon 5' s welcome bundle. They argue that most of these items can be unlocked for free and that the early access doesn't justify the Premium edition's price. Of course, players should keep in mind that pre-order bonuses come at no additional cost, which explains why they only include basic currencies and items. However, the perceived mediocrity of the bonuses isn't the only issue fans have with the PS5 launch. Many are expressing frustration over Xbox and Sony's decision to exclude Forza Horizon 5' s physical discs, considering it a missed opportunity.
Forza Horizon 5' s pre-order bonuses might not meet fans' expectations, but the positive response from the PlayStation community to the addition of this Xbox exclusive could spark more deals like this in the future. After Forza Horizon 5' s confirmation for PS5, rumors emerged suggesting that Halo and Gears of War could soon join PlayStation. Whether or not those rumors are true, the gradual decline of exclusivity in the industry could be good news for gamers, signaling a more inclusive future across all platforms.
Forza Horizon 5
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 100%
- Released
- November 9, 2021
- ESRB
- E for Everyone // In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- Playground Games
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Racing, Open-World
