Unexpected Success: Forza Horizon 5 Tops PS5 Sales Charts
In an unexpected turn of events, an Xbox title has claimed the top spot as the best-selling game on PlayStation 5 in 2025. Forza Horizon 5,which first launched in 2021,has raced its way to the forefront of PS5 sales after becoming available on Sony's console last April.
A Racing Game Like No Other
This open-world racing experience set against the stunning backdrop of Mexico has earned acclaim as one of the finest racing games ever created. It now proudly holds the title for highest sales among PS5 games this year,surpassing popular titles such as Monster Hunter Wilds,Assassin’s Creed Shadows,and even Elden Ring: Nightreign. To date, it has sold over three million copies exclusively on PlayStation.
XBOX Expands Its Reach
Recently, Xbox has been broadening its horizons by allowing more exclusive titles to be released on other platforms. Last year saw smaller games like Grounded and Hi-Fi rush make their debut on both PS5 and Nintendo Switch. This year marks a important leap forward with major releases like indiana Jones and the Great Circle joining Forza Horizon 5 in making their way to PlayStation.
the Race is Not Over Yet
Discounts Make It Even More Tempting
PlayStation players can take advantage of ongoing discounts for Forza horizon 5 during this Summer Sale event. With more Xbox titles set to launch soon—like Gears of War: Reloaded—the trend of cross-platform availability between Xbox and PlayStation may become a common occurrence moving forward.
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