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Forza Horizon 6 confirmed to release on this date: Location, pre-order details, gameplay, and more

Playground Games has released the first gameplay trailer for its next-generation open-world racing simulator, Forza Horizon 6. It is set to launch on Xbox and PC soon, with the open-world racing title set in Japan.

January 24, 2026 / 21:01 IST
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  • Forza Horizon 6 launches May 19 on Xbox Series X/S and PC
  • PlayStation 5 release planned for later in 2024
  • Game features Japan-inspired map and over 550 vehicles at launch

Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios have released the first gameplay trailer for Forza Horizon 6, while also confirming its release date. The game is set to provide a next-generation open-world racing experience from the iconic Forza Horizon series, and promises to deliver the largest map in the franchise’s history. Moreover, Forza Horizon 6 will be initially released on Xbox Series X and S, and PC, with a PlayStation 5 release planned for a later date this year.

Forza Horizon 6: Release date, gameplay, pre-order details

Forza Horizon 6 is confirmed to release on May 19 on Xbox Series X/S and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam. The game’s Early Access for Premium Edition players starts four days earlier on May 15. For PlayStation 5 users, the developers have specified that the game will be coming later this year. Moreover, the game’s setting draws heavily from real-world locations in Japan, providing beautiful landscapes and stunning contrasts of rural and urban parts of the country.

At launch, players will have access to over 550 vehicles to collect and personalise in Forza Horizon 6. Among these is the 2025 GR GT Prototype, a concept-inspired vehicle from Toyota Gazoo Racing, which will make its video game debut and is featured as a cover car alongside the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. The game will also have Customizable Garages and Estates where you can decorate and build cars in the open world. Furthermore, these cars will now feature cosmetic tyre wear and improved steering animations.

Forza Horizon 6 will have three available editions at launch. The Standard Edition is available for $69.99 (Rs 5,499), while the Deluxe Edition can be pre-ordered for $99.99 (Rs 7,999), which includes enhanced content alongside the base game. Meanwhile, the Premium Edition, which provides a 4-day early access, VIP Subscription, Car Pass, Welcome Pack, Time Attack Car Pack, and two post-launch content packs, will be available for $119.99 (Rs 9,699).

 

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Sandip Chakraborty
first published: Jan 24, 2026 09:00 pm

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