Forza Horizon 6 Release Date
The Forza Horizon 6 release date is May 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET for the full launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam + Xbox App), and Xbox/PC Game Pass. Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade owners get a 4-day early access starting May 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET. PS5 is confirmed for sometime in 2026 after launch. Preloads opened May 4 (Xbox + Xbox App) and May 12 (Steam).
Is Forza Horizon 6 coming out yet?
Yes — the Forza Horizon 6 release date is May 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET for the global full launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. Premium owners are already in via the May 15 early access window. If you’re reading this on or after May 19, the game is live everywhere except PS5.
Can you get early access to Forza Horizon 6?
Yes — if you own the Premium Edition ($129.99) or the Premium Upgrade DLC ($59.99). Early access starts May 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET, four days before the public release time. Game Pass alone does not include early access; subscribers need to buy the Premium Upgrade to unlock it.
When was Forza Horizon 6 released?
Forza Horizon 6 released on May 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET worldwide. The Premium early access window opened four days earlier on May 15. The game was first announced at Tokyo Game Show 2025 (September 25, 2025) and detailed at Developer_Direct ‘26 on January 22, 2026.
Full Launch Date
May 19, 2026.
Full Launch Time (ET)
12:00 AM ET.
Early Access Date
May 15, 2026.
Early Access Time (ET)
12:00 AM ET.
Early Access Eligible
Premium Edition + Premium Upgrade owners only. Not included with Game Pass.
Preload Dates
| Platform | Preload Date |
|---|---|
| Xbox | 2026-05-04 |
| PC (Xbox App) | 2026-05-04 |
| PC (Steam) | 2026-05-12 |
PS5 Release Window
2026, post-launch — exact date pending. See the PS5 page for details.
Announcement History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-25 | Announced at Tokyo Game Show 2025 |
| 2026-01-22 | Developer_Direct ‘26 — first gameplay + features |
| 2026-05-15 | Premium early access opens |
| 2026-05-19 | Full launch — Game Pass day-one |
| 2026-05-21 | Festival Playlist Series 1 begins |
FAQ
What time does Forza Horizon 6 unlock? 12:00 AM ET — both for early access (May 15) and full launch (May 19).
How long is the early access window? 4 days. May 15 → May 19.
Is there a Game Pass early access? No. Early access is Premium / Premium Upgrade only.
When does Series 1 of the Festival Playlist start? May 21, 2026 — two days after full launch.
Is there a release countdown? Yes — full launch is May 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET. Set a countdown to that time in your local timezone.
When can I preload on Steam? Preload opened May 12, 2026 on Steam (one week before launch). Xbox and Xbox App preloads opened May 4.