With Forza Horizon 5 making its PlayStation 5 debut next month, new details have emerged in an online FAQ published by Microsoft.
According to the FAQ, Forza Horizon 5 will require a Microsoft account to play on PS5, as well as an active PSN account. When launching the game, players will be asked to sign in with a Microsoft account and link it to their current PSN account.
This is perhaps surprising since Forza Horizon 5 doesn’t require an online connection, unlike other open-world racers like The Crew Motorfest (an offline patch is said to be in the works) and Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. That said, select Microsoft-published titles like Sea of Thieves require a Microsoft account to play on PS5.
The FAQ adds that Microsoft account linking is required on a “title-by-title” basis, meaning you’ll need to do it again for Forza Horizon 5 even if you have already linked your account for other PS5 titles like Sea of Thieves.
A Microsoft account is likely necessary to enable crossplay support, allowing players to compete with others online regardless of the platform.
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