- Forza Horizon 6 preload has gone live on May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT across PC and Xbox consoles.
- If you have pre-purchased any one of the Forza Horizon 6 editions, you can begin preloading.
- There is no preload option for PS5 as the game is set to release later on PlayStation.
Forza Horizon 6 is one of the biggest titles releasing in 2026. Players have been on their toes to go on a scenic drive in the beautiful landscapes of Japan in the latest Forza installment. If you are also one, preloading the game is the ideal way to gear up for the Forza Horizon 6’s release. Thus, find out how to preload Forza Horizon 6 across all platforms, including PC, Xbox, and PS5, here in our guide.
Forza Horizon 6 Preload Start Date and Time
Forza Horizon 6‘s preload has officially begun on May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT. The latest installment in the Forza Horizon franchise is all set to be released on PC and Xbox on May 19, 2026. Thus, Playground Games has kicked off the preload around a week before the game’s release.
In case you purchased the premium edition of Forza Horizon 6, you can hop inside your favorite cars four days early on May 15, 2026, and begin your road trip in Japan.
Forza Horizon 6 Game Download Size
If you are looking for how much free space you need on your disk to start preloading Forza Horizon, check out Forza Horizon 6’s download size across all platforms below:
Platform Download Size PC 157 GB PlayStation 5 TBD PlayStation 5 Pro TBD Xbox Series X 145 GB Xbox Series S 145 GB
While you are here, check out Forza Horizon 6’s system requirements to see if your PC is ready to handle the game.
How to Preload Forza Horizon 6 on PC
To preload Forza Horizon 6 on PC, follow these steps:
- Head over to the Forza Horizon 6 store page on Steam.
- If you have pre-purchased the game already, you can see the preload option live now.
- Click the preload option, and the download will begin.
Forza Horizon 6 is also launching day one on Xbox Game Pass. So, if you have an active subscription, you can also begin your preload in the Xbox app.
How to Preload Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Series X/S
To preload Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox, follow the steps below:
- Open the Xbox store on your console.
- If you haven’t pre-ordered the game, do it right away.
- You can now see the preload option and select it to begin your download.
How to Preload Forza Horizon 6 on PS5
In case you didn’t know, Forza Horizon 6 isn’t releasing on PlayStation on the same day as PC and Xbox. However, the PS5 port is confirmed to release sometime in 2026. Thus, you can only wishlist the game for now. We will update this section once Playground Games reveals the release date for Forza Horizon 6 on PS5.
And that’s how you can preload Forza Horizon 6 on PC and Xbox consoles at the moment. If you are curious whether Forza Horizon 6 has crossplay, check out our guide. In the meantime, are you excited to hit the roads in Forza Horizon 6 next week? Let us know in the comments below.
