Forza Horizon 5 is set to officially release tomorrow, Nov. 9. Keen players might be wondering exactly what time the games comes out. Here's what you need to know.
Players who bought the premium edition of Forza Horizon 5 have been enjoying early access to the game since Nov. 5. The rest of us have been biding our time until the game's official launch on Nov. 9. Despite this, some players have managed to unlock the game early by exploiting the New Zealand timezone. While this isn't recommended, it has allowed eager players to jump in sooner than scheduled.
With the release looming, many will be wondering exactly what time the game will become available.
What Time Does Forza Horizon 5 Come Out?
Forza Horizon 5 is set to come out at 00:01 ET, on Nov. 9. This time affects both Xbox and Windows versions, with the Steam release time having been confirmed via the game's official Twitter account.
What time does #ForzaHorizon5 come online in your region? We have you covered. pic.twitter.com/kBQyQE24pJ
— Forza Horizon (@ForzaHorizon) November 3, 2021As for Xbox Game Pass, the game will also become available at the same time. Subscribers will have day one access to Forza Horizon 5 at no additional cost.
Players in the US have been able to access the game early by exploiting a timezone difference. In New Zealand, the game was scheduled to release 00:01 NZDT on Nov. 9. This corresponds to 07:01 ET, Nov. 8, for the US. Using this method involves changing your console's location to New Zealand.
The process has been known to cause some issues, therefore, DBLTAP does not recommend that players utilize the exploit. Any changes should be done at the user's risk.
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