Forza Horizon 5 Dominates PlayStation 5 Sales Charts
Xbox Racing Title Surpasses Major PS5 Exclusives
In a significant market shift, Microsoft’s Xbox title, Forza Horizon 5, is proving to be an unexpected powerhouse on Sony’s PlayStation 5. The popular racing game has achieved remarkable sales figures, outpacing several major PlayStation exclusives.
Unprecedented Success on a Rival Console
Data from Alinea Analytics reveals that Forza Horizon 5 sold an astonishing two million copies on the PS5 within its initial 25 days of release. This performance dramatically outshines the PlayStation 5 exclusive Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, which sold only one million copies during the same period.
The momentum for Forza Horizon 5 has continued, with its PS5 sales now exceeding three million units. This milestone has propelled it past this year’s PlayStation 5 exclusive, Astro Bot, solidifying its position as a top seller for the platform.
Forza Horizon 5 Becomes 2025’s Top Seller
Playground Games’ open-world racer has now claimed the title of the best-selling game on the PlayStation 5 for 2025. Its sales figures surpass even those of Monster Hunter: Wilds, which has recorded 2.9 million units sold. This success indicates a strong and continued investment from Microsoft in bringing its games to Sony’s console.
This trend suggests Microsoft’s strategy of releasing titles on rival platforms is yielding substantial rewards. For instance, data from Statista shows that PC gaming revenue is projected to reach $49.2 billion in 2024, highlighting the broad market appeal of well-received titles across various platforms (Statista 2024).
