Forza Horizon 5 has made waves in the gaming industry by achieving an extraordinary sales milestone on the PlayStation 5. Reports indicate that the game sold over two million copies within its first month of release on Sony's console. This accomplishment highlights the game's widespread appeal, even years after its initial launch on Xbox platforms.

Developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios, Forza Horizon 5 broke new ground by becoming the first main-series Forza title to release on a non-Xbox console. Its debut on PlayStation in late April ended nearly two decades of Xbox exclusivity for the franchise. The game quickly climbed the sales charts, securing the position of the second best-selling game in the U.S. for April despite launching just days before the month ended.

The game's success on PS5 comes at an interesting time for the racing genre. While Forza Horizon 5 thrives, other established franchises face challenges. Electronic Arts recently hinted at putting the Need for Speed series on hold, with developer Criterion shifting focus to Battlefield 6. Meanwhile, rumors suggest Sony might revive its MotorStorm franchise, though nothing has been confirmed yet.

Industry insider Harrison Bolin, formerly of Turn 10 Studios, revealed the impressive sales figures through an update to his LinkedIn profile following his departure from Microsoft. These numbers are particularly noteworthy considering Forza Horizon 5 originally launched nearly four years prior on Xbox platforms.

The future of the Forza franchise appears to be evolving as well. Reports suggest that the more simulation-focused Motorsport sub-series may be discontinued, with Playground Games concentrating on the open-world Horizon titles that have proven so successful. This strategic shift comes amid broader changes at Microsoft Gaming, including recent studio layoffs.