7 months ago
Forza Horizon 6 Announced for 2026
Forza Horizon 6 is a new racing game set in Japan.
It will have 550 cars and lots of new features like customisable estates and special racing modes.
The game will be released on May 19, 2026, for Xbox and PC.
You can explore famous places in Japan, race with friends, and even build your own tracks.
If you pre-order the premium edition, you can start playing a few days early on May 15, 2026.
The game is part of the Forza Horizon series, which is known for its beautiful open-world maps and fun racing games.
Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and features 550 cars, including the Toyota GR GT Supercar as the cover car.
The game introduces new features like customisable estates, Touge Battles, and Car Meets inspired by real-world locations.
Forza Horizon 6 will be released on May 19, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass Ultimate.
Early access is available for premium edition pre-orders starting May 15, 2026.
The game's map includes iconic Japanese landmarks and the largest urban area in Forza Horizon history.
- Who
- Playground Games
- What
- Announced Forza Horizon 6, an open-world racing game set in Japan
- Where
- Japan, featuring real-world landmarks and urban areas
- When
- Release date is May 19, 2026
- Why
- To offer a new racing experience with a focus on Japanese culture and landscapes
Forza Horizon 6 Fans
GTA 6 Fans
Release Timing
Forza Horizon 6 Fans
Forza Horizon 6's release in May 2026 is seen as a positive for fans eager for a new open-world racing experience.
GTA 6 Fans
GTA 6 fans may feel disappointed as Forza Horizon 6 releases before GTA 6, potentially delaying their anticipated game.
Key facts
- Release Date
- May 19, 2026
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam
- Cover Car
- Toyota GR GT Supercar
- Number of Cars
- 550
- New Features
- Customisable Estates, Touge Battles, Car Meets, The Journal
- Setting
- Japan
- Early Access
- May 15, 2026 (Premium Edition)
Timeline
GTA 6 trailer hype boils over, revealing features and setting in September.
Then, Forza Horizon 6 drops release date bombshell on same day.
Forza Horizon 6's Japan setting and 550-car roster revealed before release.
Mark your calendars: Forza Horizon 6 races onto shelves May 19, 2026.
Quotes
Torben Ellert
Design Director of Forza Horizon 6
“It is the most visually, radically different space we’ve ever built for a Horizon game.”
livemint.com
Sources
Forza Horizon 6 officially announced, heads to Japan in 2026
Forza Horizon 6 releasing ahead of GTA 6 in 2026: Check prices, versions, PC/ console support, and release date
Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Forza Horizon 6, Fable and more, check India pricing and launch
Forza Horizon 6 brings 550 cars to its largest open world yet: Release date, pre-order benefits and more
