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Xbox's take over of PlayStation continues with Forza Horizon 5's Microsoft account requirement — but why?
File this under S for "Shocking," but it turns out that Forza Horizon 5 has a Microsoft Account requirement on PlayStation 5. A few weeks ago, we revealed that Forza Horizon 5 was set to be the next Xbox exclusive making the jump to PlayStation,
Forza Horizon 5 will require a Microsoft account on PS5
The PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 will require you to link a Microsoft account to your PlayStation Network account in order to play the game, according to a FAQ on the game’s official website.
Yes, you'll need a Microsoft account to play Forza Horizon 5 on PS5
Forza Horizon 5 players will require a Microsoft account to play the racer on PS5. On launch of the game, you'll be asked to sign in with your Microsoft account – "sometimes referred to as the Xbox Live services that are a part of your Microsoft account" – and link it to your PlayStation Network account.
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Linking a Microsoft account to a PSN account is on a title-by-title basis and permanent. Players have the ability to unlink the Microsoft account to that PSN account, for Forza Horizon 5, but will be constrained to relinking to only that specific and originally linked, Microsoft account.”
Don't Lose Your Microsoft Account if You Want To Play Forza Horizon 5 on PS5
Forza Horizon 5 is releasing on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro on April 29 or April 25 through Early Access, but you'll need to hold on to your Microsoft account
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It continues: “On launch of the game, you will be asked to sign-in with your Microsoft account – sometimes referred to as the Xbox Live services that are a part of your Microsoft account – and link it to the PSN account you are currently logged into the PS5 console.”
Forza Horizon 5 On PS5 Forces You To Align With The Other Side
Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 requires a Microsoft account in addition to a PSN account. No cross-progression, but PS5 players can access UGC from other platforms. While we already know that former Xbox-exclusive Forza Horizon 5 is headed to the PS5 this spring, some might not know that there are extra requirements in order to play it.
Forza Horizon 5’s PlayStation debut comes with a surprising catch
When Forza Horizon 5 arrives on PlayStation, it will require a Microsoft account to play, it’s been revealed. The game, which will be crossplay on all platforms and contain all of the content from both the Xbox and PC versions of the game, will require an extra account linking process from PlayStation players.
Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 will require a Microsoft account: What it means for gamers
Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 will require a Microsoft account, which may limit cross-platform progress and multiplayer access. (Xbox.com) The upcoming release of Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5 is stirring up conversation,
Forza Horizon 5 release date on PlayStation 5
One of Xbox’s biggest franchises is coming to the PlayStation 5, & Forza Horizon 5 now has a release date (or two) on the PS5.forza horizon 5 PlayStation release dateReleasing This AprilForza Horizon 5 will release on April 29th on PlayStation 5,
Forza Horizon 5 Is Coming To PlayStation, But With A Catch That Has Players Concerned
Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PlayStation next month, but a new revelation has fans concerned about video game preservation.
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Will There Be a Forza Horizon 5 Physical Edition Made?
No, Forza Horizon 5 will not have a physical edition for PlayStation 5. The game does have a physical Standard Edition for Xbox One and Series X|S. That won’t likely be the case with PlayStation 5 as ...