Xbox Boss Hints at Forza Horizon 6 Launch in 2026
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– Fans are still waiting for news on Forza Horizon 6, with 2026 now appearing as a potential release year.
– Forza Horizon 5 launched four years ago, and fans expected hints about the next installment by now.
– Phil Spencer hinted at a new Forza game for Xbox’s 25th anniversary in 2026, likely part of the Horizon series.
– Xbox’s 25th anniversary in 2026 is expected to feature major first-party game releases, including Forza Horizon 6.
– Playground Games, the developer behind Forza Horizon, is also working on Fable, indicating a busy schedule for the studio.
Fans eagerly awaiting the next installment in the Forza Horizon series might have to hold on a little longer, but a major hint suggests 2026 could be the year. While the recent Xbox Games Showcase didn’t reveal Forza Horizon 6, a subtle tease from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has sparked speculation about its potential arrival.
The last mainline release, Forza Horizon 5, launched in 2021, and with the franchise’s usual three-to-four-year cycle, expectations were high for an announcement. Instead, Spencer’s comments during the showcase pointed toward 2026 as a pivotal year for Xbox. He mentioned upcoming titles like Fable, Gears of War E-Day, and “the Next Forza” as part of Xbox’s 25th-anniversary celebrations.
The phrasing “the Next Forza” is particularly telling. Since Forza Motorsport was the most recent entry, logic suggests the next game would belong to the open-world Horizon series. Additionally, with Xbox’s 25th anniversary falling in 2026, Microsoft is likely planning a blockbuster lineup—making it the perfect time to unveil Forza Horizon 6.
While the wait may feel frustrating for fans, Playground Games—the studio behind Forza Horizon—has its hands full with Fable’s highly anticipated reboot. Still, if Spencer’s hints hold true, 2026 could deliver one of the franchise’s biggest launches yet.
For now, players can continue enjoying Forza Horizon 5, which remains a standout title in the racing genre. The extended development time might just mean an even more polished and ambitious experience when the next chapter arrives.
(Source: WINDOWS CENTRAL)
