File this under S for "Shocking," but it turns out that Forza Horizon 5 has a Microsoft Account requirement on PlayStation 5. A few weeks ago, we revealed that Forza Horizon 5 was set to be the next Xbox exclusive making the jump to PlayStation,

The PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 will require you to link a Microsoft account to your PlayStation Network account in order to play the game, according to a FAQ on the game’s official website.

Forza Horizon 5 is releasing on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro on April 29 or April 25 through Early Access, but you'll need to hold on to your Microsoft account

When Forza Horizon 5 arrives on PlayStation, it will require a Microsoft account to play, it’s been revealed. The game, which will be crossplay on all platforms and contain all of the content from both the Xbox and PC versions of the game, will require an extra account linking process from PlayStation players.

Is Forza Horizon 5’s price too high? While approximately 40% of you said so in our Push Square poll, it’s certainly not hurting pre-orders of the PS5 port, which is due out on 29th April. A quick look at the PS Store shows Playground Games’ open world racer right at the top of the pre-order charts all around the world.

Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 requires a Microsoft account in addition to a PSN account. No cross-progression, but PS5 players can access UGC from other platforms. While we already know that former Xbox-exclusive Forza Horizon 5 is headed to the PS5 this spring, some might not know that there are extra requirements in order to play it.

Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 will require a Microsoft account, which may limit cross-platform progress and multiplayer access. (Xbox.com) The upcoming release of Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5 is stirring up conversation,

It continues: “On launch of the game, you will be asked to sign-in with your Microsoft account – sometimes referred to as the Xbox Live services that are a part of your Microsoft account – and link it to the PSN account you are currently logged into the PS5 console.”

Last month, Microsoft surprised gamers by announcing that another Xbox-exclusive game is headed to the PS5, and that's racing game, Forza Horizon 5. It's not just a straight port, as today, Playground Games has revealed that the PS5 version will even have features not available on Xbox platforms.