Forza Horizon 5 is now available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Cloud Gaming

What you need to know

• Forza Horizon 5 is a brand-new open-world racing game from Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios.
• The highly-anticipated title has already received widespread critical acclaim, and is a generally fantastic racing title.
• Forza Horizon 5 is now officially available to everyone, including through Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
• This follows a four-day early access period to those with Premium Edition or Premium Add-Ons Bundle preorders.

Forza Horizon 5 is quickly cementing itself as the best Xbox racing game, and more people are now able to see why that is. After months of waiting following its initial reveal, Forza Horizon 5 is now available to everyone, including through Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Thanks to early access with some preorders, many players have been enjoying the beauty and grandeur of Forza Horizon 5 for a few days now. In fact, Forza Horizon 5 already has over one million players, just from its early access period alone. As of Tuesday, Nov. 9, players all over the world are free to jump into FH5 and explore its large and vibrant map or expansive car list.

Our Forza Horizon 5 review concluded that Playground Games has crafted a class-leading racing game that promises to set the bar for years to come. Those who are interested in playing can do so right now. Be sure to jump in soon to take advantage of the first Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist, which ends on Nov. 11. Our Forza Horizon 5 beginner's guide will give you some tips and tricks for how to get started if you're new to the series or genre.