Is Forza Horizon 5 Cross-Platform? Crossplay on Xbox, PC, Steam and PS5

Summary: Yes. Forza Horizon 5 has crossplay across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC on Steam and the Xbox app, Xbox Cloud Gaming and PS5. Cross-save is narrower: progress syncs only between Xbox consoles, the Xbox app on PC and the cloud. Steam and PS5 keep their own separate saves.

• Everyone races on the same servers, whatever platform they bought on.
• Steam and PS5 players need a Microsoft account to play online.
• Your Xbox save does not carry over to Steam or PS5.
• Convoys hold up to twelve players across platforms.

Forza Horizon 5 came out on Xbox and PC in November 2021, and the PS5 version followed in April 2025, which made it one of the easiest racing games to play with friends on different systems. The one thing that trips people up is treating crossplay and cross-save as the same feature. They are not, and which store you buy from decides whether your garage follows you.

Does Forza Horizon 5 Have Crossplay?

Yes, across every version:

• Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
• Windows PC through the Xbox app or Microsoft Store
• Windows PC through Steam
• Xbox Cloud Gaming
• PlayStation 5

Convoys, Horizon Open, the Eliminator, Horizon Arcade and the Festival Playlist all mix platforms, and leaderboards are shared. There is no Forza Horizon 5 PS4 or Switch version.

Is Forza Horizon 5 Cross-Save?

Only inside Microsoft's own ecosystem. Forza Support confirms that saves sync between Xbox consoles, Windows PC through the Xbox app and Xbox Cloud Gaming, while the Steam version keeps a completely separate save, cars and liveries included. The PS5 version works the same way as Steam: it plays with everyone, but its progress stays on PlayStation.

So if you already have a big Xbox garage and want to play on PC, the Xbox app version keeps it; the Steam version starts you from zero.

How to Play Forza Horizon 5 With Friends on Other Platforms

• Sign in with a Microsoft account on every platform, including Steam and PS5.
• Add each other as friends on Xbox network using gamertags.
• Open the pause menu, go to Online, create a convoy and invite them.

On PS5, crossplay can be toggled in the game's settings. On Xbox and PC it follows your Microsoft account's privacy settings, so check cross-network play is allowed if invites fail.

Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, PC or Xbox: Which to Buy

• You play on Xbox and PC: the Xbox app version, or Game Pass, so one save covers both.
• You only play on PC and use Steam for everything else: Steam is fine, as long as you accept the separate save.
• You are on PlayStation: the PS5 version, which plays with everyone else.

If you are unsure whether it will click for you on PS5, renting through GameFly is a cheap way to try a few convoy sessions first.

Forza Horizon 5 Controller or Wheel?

Not in a meaningful way. Most players use a controller, and Forza's assists keep races close across platforms. A wheel adds immersion more than lap time, and entry-level wheels from Logitech are supported on Xbox, PC and PS5.

What About Forza Horizon 6?

Forza Horizon 6 moves the festival to Japan and launched on May 19, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, including Steam, and it is included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Microsoft has confirmed a PS5 version for later in 2026. If your group is choosing between the two games, our Forza Horizon 6 guide covers the release dates, map and car list.

Choose the Store Before You Build the Garage

Crossplay is universal, so anyone can race anyone. Cross-save is not, so decide where you want your progress to live before investing hours in it. If you want more to race on PlayStation, see the best PS5 racing games, and for other games that mix platforms this smoothly, our list of the best crossplay games.

If you are buying for PC or Xbox, get Forza Horizon 5 and invite the rest of the convoy.