Playing With Friends in Forza Horizon 5

Interested in cruising through Mexico with your friends in stylish cars? Here’s how to enjoy Forza Horizon 5 together.

Forza Horizon 5 is one of the most immersive racing games available, featuring a vast open world filled with a wide range of vehicles. As with previous titles, the experience is greatly enhanced when playing with friends, racing in a convoy across Mexico in luxury cars.

The game now also caters to PlayStation 5 players, leading to a notable rise in new participants. If you’re looking for guidance on multiplayer gameplay in Forza Horizon 5, you’re in the right place.

Is Forza Horizon 5 crossplay and cross-platform?

Prepare for your Mexican adventure.

Indeed, Forza Horizon 5 supports both crossplay and cross-platform, allowing gamers on PC (via Steam and Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox to connect and play together seamlessly.

Players on PlayStation 5 need an internet connection along with an active PlayStation Plus subscription. Meanwhile, Xbox and PC users can find the game on Xbox Game Pass and the Microsoft and Steam platforms.

However, it’s important to note that Forza Horizon 5 does not support cross-progression, meaning you cannot move your save data from PC to PS5 or Xbox, requiring a fresh start on each platform.

How to add other players in Forza Horizon 5

Regardless of your platform, a Microsoft account is essential for playing Forza Horizon 5. You’ll also need to link your Steam or PSN account to this Microsoft account. Although this might seem inconvenient, it simplifies adding players from various platforms.

To join you in a Convoy, players must have completed the introductory section, the initial showcase races related to the Horizon Festival, kicked off their Horizon Story missions, acquired their first house, gained some «Accolade points,» and finished the first Expedition mission.

To add friends in Forza Horizon 5, they must be added to your Xbox network as friends. Follow these steps:

Log in to the Xbox App or website.
For the Xbox App on PC, click on the «Friends» tab at the bottom right. On the Xbox website, click the Xbox icon in the top left after signing in, then navigate to the «People» tab.
Search for your friend’s gamertag and add them to your social connections.

How to invite your friends in Forza Horizon 5

To invite friends in Forza Horizon 5, utilize the «Convoy» feature. Here’s the step-by-step process:

Launch Forza Horizon 5.
Ensure you’re in the «Horizon Life» mode. Once in the open world, pause the game.
Go to the «Online» section.
Select the «Convoy» option.
When prompted, opt to «Create a Convoy.» If you prefer to join an existing online Convoy, select «Find a Convoy.»
Choose your desired Convoy type: «Friends Only,» «Invite Only,» or «Anything Goes» to start.
A list of your friends will appear. Friends playing on PlayStation will be indicated by a PlayStation logo next to their names. Select your friend to send an invitation, which they will receive via the PlayStation Network or Xbox Community chat. Accepting the invite will allow them to join you.