Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Potentially Leaked
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– Forza Horizon 6 is set to be featured in an Xbox Developer Direct livestream, and its release date may have leaked.
– According to leaks, the game is reportedly launching on May 19, 2026, with a Premium Edition offering early access starting May 15.
– The leak originated from an image posted by Xbox Infinite, which VGC corroborated with its own sources.
– The game was officially revealed last year and will be set in Japan, launching first on PC and Xbox Series X|S before coming to PS5.
– In contrast, development of new content for Forza Motorsport has ended, though its servers will remain online.
The highly anticipated Forza Horizon 6 may have had its official launch window revealed ahead of schedule, with a new leak pointing to a specific date for the next chapter of the popular open-world racing series. According to emerging reports, the standard edition of the game is targeting a May 19, 2026 release, while a Premium Edition will grant players early access, allowing them to start their engines four days sooner on May 15.
This information reportedly originated from an in-game announcement within Forza Horizon 5, captured and shared by the Xbox-focused news outlet XBOX INFINITE. The image from the site details not only the potential release date but also the contents of the Premium Edition. Video game publication VGC has supported these claims, stating its own sources have confirmed the May date is accurate. The Premium Edition is said to bundle early access with a VIP membership, several car packs, an exclusive Ferrari, and promised post-launch DLC in the form of additional car packs.
The game was formally announced last year, confirming that the Horizon Festival’s global tour is finally heading to Japan. This setting has been a long-requested location by the fan community. The title is planned for a simultaneous launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S platforms. Following that, a release on PlayStation 5 is expected at a later date. The precedent for this multi-platform strategy was set by Forza Horizon 5, which saw tremendous success on PS5 after its initial launch, moving over 5.1 million copies on the Sony console.
This news arrives amidst a period of transition for the broader Forza franchise. In contrast to the Horizon series’ forward momentum, development on Forza Motorsport has reportedly been scaled back. Developer Turn 10 Studios communicated late last year that it would cease production of new content for the sim-focused title. While the game’s online servers will remain active, the studio confirmed there are no plans for future cars, tracks, features, or routine bug fixes, signaling a shift in focus toward new projects.
(Source: GameSpot)
