Forza Horizon 6’s release date has been confirmed just hours before the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, with the game releasing on May 19, 2026.
A little over a week ago, a screenshot had appeared revealing details about Playground Games’ upcoming title, Forza Horizon 6. The screenshot provides essential details, including the release date, early access information, and what you can get with the Premium Edition. Now, a reliable source has confirmed all of these details.
Forza Horizon 6 Releases May 2026
The confirmation about Forza Horizon 6’s release date comes from a new report by Dealabs. The report reveals that the release date is indeed set for May 19, 2026, for both the Standard Edition and the Deluxe Edition. Players who purchase the Premium Edition will receive 4 days of Early Access, with the game becoming accessible on May 15, 2026.
Forza Horizon 6’s standard edition has been priced at €69.99 in Europe and $69.99 in the United States. The game will also receive a physical release for the Xbox Series X; however, it will only be available for the Standard edition and will arrive on May 19, 2026, as well. Forza Horizon 6 pre-orders will start one hour after the Xbox Developer Direct today.
Moreover, the Premium Edition bonuses revealed in the earlier screenshot were accurate as well, with players receiving a VIP Membership, Welcome Pack, Car Pass, and Time Attack Car Pack. Additional packs will also be released post-launch. Details about the deluxe edition weren’t revealed.
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They still haven’t learned that the thing that people liked about racing games is pacing of the game.
The buzz of a car pack wears off after an hour of playing it. Starting at a slow car and needing to grind a little bit for upgrades and better cars is what makes the old games so good.
Micro transactions (including buyable progress) has ruined these kinds of games and they still haven’t gotten the hint.
Maybe one day we’ll get a good racing game again.