The pre-load date and download size for the PS5 version of Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games’ racing game, Forza Horizon 5, have been revealed.
PlayStationSize on Twitter/X has revealed the pre-load date and download size for Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, courtesy of recent database entries made to PlayStation servers. The racing game will take up a huge amount of storage space. Those with limited available space on the internal storage drive are advised to clear up some space in advance. It goes without saying that storage expansion options are available for those who need them.
Forza Horizon 5 Download Size
The download size and current update version for Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 can be seen below.
Base Game
- Download Size: 131.922 GB
- Version: 01.683.563
Add-Ons (Premium Edition)
- Hot Wheels: 9.474 GB
- Rally Adventure: 15.489 GB
Pre-load Date
The pre-load schedule for Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 can be seen below.
Standard Edition
- April 27, 2025
Premium Edition
- April 23, 2025
The pre-load for Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 will come with the latest update i.e. version 01.683.563, pre-installed for anyone who pre-ordered a digital copy of the game, though a day one update may be rolled out closer to the early access release on April 25, 2025, or full launch on April 29, 2025. Meanwhile, those who purchased it on disc will need to download the update. Those who pre-ordered the Premium Edition will be able to pre-load on April 23, 2025, and those who pre-ordered the Standard Edition will be able to pre-load on April 27, 2025.
The size of the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 (131.922 GB) is approximately 19 GB less than that of the Xbox Series X|S version (150.74 GB). This is likely due to the difference in compression and file management between Sony and Microsoft’s consoles.
Upon launching Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, players will be asked to sign-in with their Microsoft account and link it to the PlayStation Network account they log into on their console. Read about it here.
