Forza Horizon 6 Release Date, Platforms, Editions, and More

Forza Horizon 6 takes Playground’s beloved arcade-racing franchise to Japan, for what promises to be the biggest Horizon adventure yet. Set to release in 2026, the title arrives nearly five years after its predecessor and will likely bring some interesting evolutions to the series’ tried-and-tested formula. In this guide, we’ve put together everything you need to know about FH6, including its release date, new gameplay features, and more.

Forza Horizon 6 Release Date and Platforms

Forza Horizon 6 will be released on May 19, 2026. Players who purchase the Premium Edition will be able to access the title four days early. As for platforms, the game will be available on Xbox Series X/S and PC at launch, with a PS5 port coming sometime in 2026.

A May release means the title will be competing against other highly anticipated 2026 games, such as 007 First Light, for consumer attention. That being said, the franchise has garnered a passionate fanbase who will undoubtedly make it one of the best-selling titles of the year.

Forza Horizon 6 Editions and Bonus Content

FH6 comes in three editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Premium. The Standard edition’s offerings will be…standard, the Deluxe edition stacks the Car Pass and Welcome Pack on top, while Premium edition owners can look forward to the bonus content listed below:

• A pre-tuned and exclusive Ferrari J50
• Early Access – Play 4 days early, starting May 15
• VIP Membership
• Welcome Pack
• Car Pass
• Time Attack Car Pass
• Italian Passion Car (coming post-launch)
• 2 premium expansion (coming post-launch)

On the pricing front, the Standard edition will cost $69.99, the Dexluxe edition is priced at $99.99, and finally, the Premium edition is set at $119.99.

FH6 Cover Car

Forza Horizon 6’s cover cars are the Toyota GT GR and the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. Both vehicles are nothing less than feats of Japanese engineering, and as such, they fit perfectly on the game’s cover. In fact, you’ll be driving the former during the first ten minutes of the game while racing against a bullet train.

Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay Details

Forza Horizon games have a concrete gameplay loop, and FH6 will follow suit. You’ll start off by creating a custom character before being introduced to the open-world in a spectacular albeit scripted racing sequence. Post that, the world, or Playground’s iteration of Japan in this case, is your oyster.

You’ll be free to wander around the map, completing events, and slowly levelling up the different disciplines of racing. On reaching the max level in any event type, you’ll be invited to a final showdown that presents itself as the ultimate challenge. Along the way, you’ll also unlock Horizon’s signature Showcase events that deliver scripted thrills, one of which is all set to be a jaw-dropping showdown against a Gundam.

Forza Horizon 6 New Map Overview

FH6 takes the franchise to the shores of Japan in what has been described as the franchise’s “largest map yet.” The open world is separated into distinct districts, instantly recognizable as soon as you approach. From breathtaking mountain vistas and neon-soaked city plazas to brooding dockland strips, this condensed version of Japan aims to capture the country’s many distinct terrains and locales.

You’ll come across iconic landmarks such as the Shibuya Crossing, Ginkgo Avenue, the Tokyo Tower, and, for racing fans specifically, the Tokyo Expressway. On the outskirts of the urban areas is a rural paradise, punctuated by colorful foliage and the monolithic Mount Fuji adorning the backdrop.

For players who enjoy drifting through Horizon’s cities, Tokyo is said to be five times larger than any previous urban area. It features four districts, all of which are visually distinct. The city, as well as the rest of the map, will evolve over time as the Seasonal Change system is confirmed to return in Forza Horizon 6.

Forza Horizon 6 Progression Rework Explained

As beloved as the Forza Horizon games are, their progression has long been an issue for fans. Fortunately, the devs have taken note, and your journey through Forza Horizon 6 will feel far more organic. Instead of starting out as a bona fide superstar (like in FH5), you’ll land in Japan as a tourist who’s simply there to witness the Horizon Festival.

Your journey will begin by progressing through the Horizon Qualifiers to participate in the proper festival, following which you’ll rise through the ranks and unlock better, faster cars. Your rise is documented by a new Wristband system, where you’ll grow from Rookie to Legend, and even unlock a new region called Legend Island. This location will feature new races and events to flesh out the endgame experience.

All New FH6 Features

The devs have revealed a slate of interesting new features to spice up the Horizon formula, and you can check them out below:

Aftermarket Cars

While FH6 will come with 550+ cars at launch, Playground has drawn special attention towards the new Aftermarket Cars. These vehicles are scattered across the open world and feature unique liveries and parts despite being available at bargain prices. Some of these cars will likely celebrate the iconic JDM scene, which will make them instant buys for most players.

New Body Kits and Forza Aero

The devs heard us loud and clear – no more copy-pasting the same Forza Aero Wing that’s been around since 2014. Instead, FH6 will finally come with new body kits and Forza Aero parts to improve car customization. The game will also allow players to place stickers on windows.

Customizable Garages

The lifeless, static safehouses from FH5 are being dumped for new Customizable Garages. These purchasable locations are scattered throughout Japan, and while they technically work like safehouses, you’ll be able to customize the garages inside. Show off your prized wheels and wraps, and decorate the space however you feel like.

The Estate

The Estate is a much larger piece of land that you can acquire and build pretty much whatever you’d like on. In practice, it’s a flat area of land where you can build anything you want – a mountain hideaway, a personalized track for friends – the only real constraint is that the items will cost in-game currency. When you build something, you pay a few credits to put it down – credits you earn in other activities across the game world – and you get the credits back if you delete something.

Car Meets

In the spirit of embracing Japanese culture, Forza Horizon 6 introduces informal Car Meets. These meets are inspired by the Daikoku car meet – a world-renowned, mostly spontaneous meeting place and sacred ground for car enthusiasts. There are no official events, no entry requirements, and it’s always open.

There are three locations in-game where permanent Car Meets take place. One is at the Horizon Festival, another is towards the Alps at the Okuibuki parking area, and the third is of course, at Daikoku itself. Here, players can roll up, meet other real players, check out their cars, download custom paint jobs and designs, and even purchase their own version of a car they like. It’s a seamless social space that you can enter alone or with a party of friends.

And that is everything you need to know about Forza Horizon 6 so far. Are you excited for the latest Horizon Festival? Let us know in the comments below.