What is the difference between fh5 premium and deluxe? Ultimate Guide

FH5 Premium vs Deluxe: Key Differences At A Glance

The main differences between the FH5 Premium and Deluxe editions come down to content – the Premium version contains everything in the Deluxe edition plus additional exclusive cars, items, and access to future expansions. Premium also provides early access, allowing you to start playing 4 days before Deluxe.

Specifically, Premium includes the VIP Membership, Welcome Pack, first two expansions, and early access, which Deluxe does not.

A Deep Dive Into What You Get With Each Edition

Now let‘s take a more detailed look at exactly what you get with each edition:

Forza Horizon 5 Standard Edition

The $59.99 Standard Edition includes just the base Forza Horizon 5 game. This is the starting version that people can also play via Xbox Game Pass.

The Standard Edition provides the core open world Mexico map with over 500 cars and hundreds of challenges and races across diverse terrain like beaches, jungles and deserts. You‘ll get the thrill of exploring a vibrant open world in the world‘s greatest cars.

But the Standard Edition lacks the additional content and perks included in Deluxe and Premium.

Forza Horizon 5 Deluxe Edition

For $79.99, the Deluxe Edition contains:

• Forza Horizon 5 base game
• Forza Horizon 5 Car Pass – 42 additional DLC cars released weekly over the first 12 weeks after launch. This adds plenty of new rides to collect and customize.

So with Deluxe you‘re getting the full core game plus over 40 extra cars with the Car Pass.

Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition

The Premium Edition builds on the Deluxe Edition by adding in more digital rewards and exclusives. Here‘s everything bundled with the $99.99 Premium Edition:

• Forza Horizon 5 base game
• Forza Horizon 5 Car Pass (42 cars)
• Forza Horizon 5 VIP Membership – Exclusive VIP cars, emotes, clothing, player house, 2x credit race rewards, and more.
• Forza Horizon 5 Welcome Pack – More exclusive VIP cars, clothing, emotes, and car horns.
• Forza Horizon 5 Expansions Bundle – Access to the first two major expansions when they release (normally $20 each).
• Early access – Play the game 4 days early starting November 5.

So in summary, the Premium Edition contains everything in Deluxe, plus the VIP Membership, Welcome Pack, Expansions Bundle, and early access benefits.

Weighing If the Premium Edition Upgrade Is Worth It

Based on an overview of what‘s included, let‘s now dive into an analysis of whether upgrading to Premium is worth it:

Quantifying the Value of Premium Exclusives

First, we can quantify the monetary value of the extra content exclusive to Premium:

• VIP Membership – $19.99 value
• Welcome Pack – Estimated $10+ value with exclusive cars and items
• Expansions Bundle – $20 per expansion, so $40+ value for the first two expansions.

So just the exclusive items bundled in Premium hold around $70 in tangible value, compared to the $20 price difference between Deluxe and Premium.

Early Access Adds Up to 96 Hours of Extra Playtime

The early access perk allows Premium owners to start playing on November 5 rather than November 9 with Deluxe. That‘s 4 extra days which can translate into 96 hours of earlier playtime if you really grind that launch weekend.

For series fans chomping at the bit to dive in, early access can be extremely valuable.

VIP Membership Speeds Up Progression

The VIP Membership included only in Premium provides bonuses like extra credit rewards and Super Wheelspins to help you progress faster during the critical early game.

Having your car collection and bank account grow quicker can give you an edge in the overall metagame.

As you can see, the credit and wheelspin perks are very impactful.

Weighing Your Budget and Intent

Given the value proposition of the exclusive content, early access, and progression boosts, Premium seems well worth it for fans who know they‘ll be playing Forza Horizon 5 for dozens of hours.

However, more cost-conscious gamers on a tighter budget may do fine starting with Deluxe and buying expansions a la carte later.

Ultimately it comes down to your personal financial situation and level of commitment to getting the most out of Forza Horizon 5.

As an open world racing fan myself, I found Premium to be money well spent. But weigh your own interests and budget to decide which edition hits the sweet spot for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some other common questions about the Forza Horizon 5 editions:

Can I upgrade from Deluxe to Premium later?

Yes, you can upgrade by purchasing the Premium Add-Ons Bundle after release, which contains the exclusive items in Premium. So you aren‘t permanently locked in if you don‘t buy Premium upfront.

How much is the Car Pass separately?

The Car Pass retails for $34.99 as stand-alone DLC. So you‘re saving around $15-20 buying it bundled with Deluxe/Premium.

How big is the FH5 install size?

• Xbox Series X/S: 103 GB
• PC (Windows Store): 103 GB
• PC (Steam): 103 GB

So make sure you clear around 100+ GB on your platform of choice.

How long to 100% complete FH5?

For the average player focusing on the main story and side content, it will take around 25-30 hours to reach 100% completion in Forza Horizon 5 according to HowLongToBeat.com.

Completionist players wanting to see absolutely everything can spend over 100 hours exploring and mastering all Mexico has to offer.

So no matter your playstyle, there are tons of high-speed thrills awaiting!