A new FAQ from Playground Games has revealed that to play Forza Horizon 5 on the PlayStation 5, players will need a Microsoft account.
The news, which has started to be picked up online (thanks XboxEra), shows in the FAQ that the upcoming port will require a Microsoft account.
It reads, “Q: Do I need a Microsoft account to play Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5?”
“Answer: A: Yes, in addition to a PSN account you’ll need to link to a Microsoft account in order to play Forza Horizon 5 on PS5. This process begins the first time you start up the game on your console.”
This isn’t the first time that an Xbox game coming to the PlayStation 5 has required an account, though, so this isn’t new. A Microsoft account is needed for the likes of Sea of Thieves and similarly, even for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 version of Minecraft.
So fear not, this isn’t a new requirement just for Forza Horizon. However, we have contacted Xbox in the hopes to receive comment to clear the air just in case this was a mistake. Should clarification be given, we’ll update the article.
Forza Horizon 5 is set to release for the PlayStation 5 on April 25, 2025.
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