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Exciting News: Forza Horizon 5 May Arrive on Switch 2

Recent speculation suggests that Forza Horizon 5 could be making its debut on the Nintendo Switch 2. This open-world racing title might just be the beginning of Microsoft’s plans to expand its gaming offerings on Nintendo’s next-gen console.

Overview of Forza’s Evolution

Initially launched in 2005, the Forza franchise remained a staple on Xbox consoles for a decade. From 2015 onwards, new iterations have also become accessible on PC, broadening their audience. With the recent announcement of Forza Horizon 5 for the PlayStation 5 on January 30, the franchise seems poised for further expansion as it enters its third decade.

Rumors of Forza Horizon 5 on Switch 2

According to Spanish YouTuber Extas1s, known for accurate leaks concerning Xbox Game Pass, there are hints that Forza Horizon 5 will also be available on the Switch 2. In a tweet on January 30 reflecting on the PS5 announcement, Extas1s hinted at the crossover without elaborating on a specific release timeline for the Switch 2 version.

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Expanding Xbox Titles on Switch 2

Forza Horizon 5 may not be alone in its journey to the Switch 2. Brazilian journalist Pedro “PH Brazil”Henrique Lutti Lippe recently reported that Microsoft is actively working on multiple titles for Nintendo’s upcoming platform. Speculated games include popular franchises like Doom: The Dark Ages, Diablo 4, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Fallout 4, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Starfield, further enhancing the appeal of the new console.

Forza Horizon 5’s PS5 Release Ahead of Switch 2

While the possibility of a Forza Horizon 5 release on Switch 2 exists, it is likely that the PlayStation version will arrive first. Scheduled for a spring 2025 release, the PS5 version should be available by late June 2025. In contrast, the official release date for the Switch 2 remains uncertain; Nintendo is hosting preview events until early June, suggesting a potential mid-2025 launch timeframe at the earliest.

Further details regarding the Switch 2 launch title lineup are anticipated on April 2, which marks the date of the inaugural Nintendo Direct focused exclusively on the upcoming console.

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