Forza Horizon 6 is coming in May, and it looks stunning - Top Gear
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www.topgear.comHere’s what we know recently about Forza Horizon 6’s release.
- Official details place Forza Horizon 6 (FH6) as a 2026 release, with early 2026 rumors pointing to a first-half window and later sources confirming May 2026 as the target launch period.[1][2][4]
- The setting has been confirmed as Japan (Horizon Japan), and initial platforms include Xbox Series X|S and PC (with PlayStation 5 version to follow later, per various reports) [1][5][6][4].
- Specific launch dates vary by source, but multiple outlets converge on a May 2026 release, with Premium/Deluxe editions offering earlier access (mid-May) and standard access on or after May 19, 2026; a few outlets previously speculated earlier or later windows, but May 2026 is the strongest consensus in late-2025 to early-2026 coverage.[4][6][8]
Illustrative timeline (based on current reporting)
- Announcement: 2025 Tokyo Game Show, FH6 confirmed for 2026 release.[1]
- Primary launch window: May 2026 (May 15 for Premium/Deluxe early access; May 19 for standard release on Xbox/PC).[6][4]
- PS5 version: later in 2026 (date not fixed in sources).[6]
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Citations:
- FH6 confirmation and 2026 window:.[1]
- Japan setting and platform notes:.[5][6][1]
- May 2026 launch specifics (incl. early access dates):.[4][6]