Forza Horizon 6: Release Date, Gameplay, and New Features - GameSpace.com
There’s now a release date for Forza Horizon 6 and for fans, this has been the longest wait for a release since the series launched in 2012.
gamespace.comShort answer: Forza Horizon 6 is slated to launch on May 19, 2026 for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with a PS5 version to follow later in 2026. Premium/Deluxe editions give early access (May 15 for Premium).[4][5][8]
Details
- Setting and platforms
- The game is set in Japan, continuing the Horizon series’ globe-trotting tradition.[5][6]
- Launch platforms at release: Xbox Series X/S and PC; PlayStation 5 version planned for later in 2026.[8][5]
- Early access
- Premium Edition players get access four days early (May 15) before the standard May 19 launch.[5]
- Official announcements and context
- The reveal and official release timing have been covered by multiple outlets after the Tokyo Game Show 2025 confirmation, and the May 2026 date has been echoed by several gaming outlets.[3][9][8]
Illustration (example)
- A simple timeline: May 15 (Premium early access) → May 19 (standard launch for Xbox PC) → late 2026 (PS5 release).[8][5]
Citations
- Release date and platforms: “May 19, 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X/S; Premium Edition early access May 15”.[1]
- Japan setting and cross-platform plan: “set in Japan; PS5 port coming later in 2026”.[5][8]
- Premium early access details: “Premium edition players will be able to access the title four days early”.[5]
- Additional confirmation and coverage: Tokyo Game Show 2025 confirmation and subsequent reports.[3][8]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise one-page release cheat sheet (dates, editions, platforms) or create a quick chart comparing FH6 vs FH5 launch timing.