Forza Horizon 6 released on 19 May 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The PS5 version launches on 26 January 2027, and Premium Edition owners can start on 21 January.
Playground Games announced the PS5 date on forza.net on 8 October 2026, and I read that post again on 11 October. Everything about the PS5 version is on my Forza Horizon 6 PS5 page. This page keeps the dates.
Forza Horizon 6 release dates by platform
| Platform | Release date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series X | S | 19 May 2026 |
| PC, Microsoft Store | 19 May 2026 | Out |
| PC, Steam | 19 May 2026 | Out |
| Premium Edition early access (Xbox and PC) | 15 May 2026 | Ended |
| Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass | 19 May 2026 | Included since day one |
| PlayStation 5, Premium Edition early access | 21 January 2027 | Pre-order open |
| PlayStation 5, Standard and Deluxe | 26 January 2027 | Pre-order open |
| First Premium Expansion, all platforms | 21 January 2027 | Announced |
There is no Xbox One version and no PS4 version.
When is Forza Horizon 6 coming to PS5?
26 January 2027. That is the date in Playground's post of 8 October 2026. Pre-orders opened on the PlayStation Store the same day.
Here is the trail of what was said before it, in order:
- 22 January 2026, Xbox Developer Direct. Playground's design director Torben Ellert told PlayStation players they would be welcomed to Japan later in the year.
- 21 May 2026, two days after launch. Production director Mike Bennett answered that the PS5 version was still coming, later this year.
- 7 September 2026, the Series 5 update post on forza.net. Same line again: releasing on PS5 later this year.
- 8 October 2026. The date: 26 January 2027.
So "later this year" turned into the end of January. Press coverage of the announcement calls it a delay from the 2026 window, and the post does not give a reason. Tom Warren of The Verge had said in September that he expected it to land in 2027. He was right.
A PS5 copy comes on disc at supporting retailers as well as digital. The port is by Panic Button, in collaboration with Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios. They also did the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5.
How long did Forza Horizon 5 take to reach PS5?
1,267 days. Almost three and a half years.
Forza Horizon 5 launched on Xbox and PC on 9 November 2021. It arrived on PS5 on 29 April 2025, with early access for the Premium Edition from 25 April. Panic Button did that port.
Forza Horizon 6 is a different case. The PS5 version was announced before the Xbox launch, and with 26 January 2027 it will land 252 days after Xbox and PC.
Editions and prices
These are the US launch prices on Xbox and PC. The PS5 announcement post does not give prices, so check the PlayStation Store listing before you buy.
| Edition | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $69.99 | The game, more than 550 cars at launch |
| Deluxe | $99.99 | Game, Car Pass (30 cars, one per week), Welcome Pack |
| Premium | $119.99 | Everything above, VIP membership, two car packs, two expansions. It also had the four days of early access |
| Premium Upgrade | $59.99 | Premium content on top of a Standard copy or Game Pass |
Is Premium worth it now that early access is over? Only if you want both expansions. If you play on Game Pass, the Premium Upgrade is the sensible route. If you are not sure, buy Standard and wait for the first expansion to be shown.
What you get on day one
- Japan. A fictional version of it, with Tokyo as the main city. Playground says the Tokyo area is five times larger than the urban areas of earlier Horizon maps.
- More than 550 cars at launch.
- Seasons, with cherry blossom in spring and snow in winter.
- The wristband progression from the early Horizon games is back.
- The Eliminator, now with 72 players.
How all of that fits together is in my Forza Horizon 6 guide.
Reviews were strong. It sits at 90 on Metacritic on both PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Should you wait for PS5 or play now?
If you have a PC that runs Forza Horizon 5 well, I would not wait. The Steam version is out, and it is on PC Game Pass if you want to try it before paying full price.
If PS5 is your only machine, you wait until 26 January 2027, or 21 January with the Premium Edition. The full list of what you get, the pre-order bonus and the modes is on my Forza Horizon 6 PS5 page. In the meantime, use the time. Forza Horizon 5 is on PS5 already. It is the same series from the same studio, so the habits you build there carry over. Start with my FH5 controller settings, and if you are on a wheel, the Logitech G29 and G920 settings or the Fanatec settings.
One wheel note for FH6 itself. The Logitech RS50 runs in native RS mode in Forza Horizon 6, which is not the case in FH5 on PC. The full table is in my RS50 settings by game.
FAQ
Is Forza Horizon 6 out now?
Yes, on Xbox Series X|S and PC since 19 May 2026. It is not out on PS5 until 26 January 2027.
What is the Forza Horizon 6 PS5 release date?
26 January 2027 for Standard and Deluxe. Premium Edition owners can start on 21 January 2027. Playground Games announced it on 8 October 2026.
Can I pre-order Forza Horizon 6 on PS5?
Yes. Pre-orders opened on the PlayStation Store on 8 October 2026. Any edition gets a pre-tuned Ferrari J50 that is added to your garage after the prologue.
Is Forza Horizon 6 on Game Pass?
Yes. It has been on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass since launch day.
Is Forza Horizon 6 on Steam?
Yes, since 19 May 2026.
Is Forza Horizon 6 coming to Xbox One or PS4?
No. It is built for Xbox Series X|S, PC and PS5 only.
Where is Forza Horizon 6 set?
Japan, with a stylised Tokyo as the main city.