Forza Horizon 6 launched May 19 2026 on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Xbox Cloud, with day one access on Xbox Game Pass, and it moves the open world racing series to Japan for the first time in franchise history. A PlayStation 5 version is confirmed for later in 2026.
What is Forza Horizon 6 and where is it set?
Forza Horizon 6 is the sixth main entry in Playground Games' open world racing series, developed with help from Turn 10 Studios, and it is set in a stylized, condensed version of Japan. The world blends the neon density of Tokyo with major highways and rural mountain roads around Mount Fuji, capturing the variety of the country rather than recreating it road for road. It is the biggest open world the series has built, running on the upgraded Forza Tech engine.
Japan has been the most requested setting since the first game, and the car list reflects that. The game ships with roughly 550 vehicles at launch and leans hard into Japanese car culture, from kei cars to drift staples. The two cover cars are the 2025 Toyota GR GT Prototype and the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, and the series staple of changing seasons returns.
When did it release and how do you play it?
Forza Horizon 6 released May 19 2026 on Xbox Series X/S and PC, including Steam, and it is included on day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Premium Edition buyers got four days of early access starting May 15. There is no extra charge for subscribers, which makes Game Pass the cheapest way in.
A PlayStation 5 version is coming later in 2026, with Turn 10 handling the port, though Microsoft has not locked a specific date. The launch continues the company's pattern of bringing former Xbox exclusives to wider audiences after a head start on its own platforms.
What new features set it apart?
Playground built the game around five new systems. A Fog of War map fills in only as you drive, making discovery feel earned rather than handed to you. Aftermarket Cars appear around the world at time limited discount prices, so a rare vehicle might be sitting next to a drag strip cheap enough to grab on the spot. Collectible Mascots reward off road exploration with bursts of experience, and The Journal builds a personalized stamp collecting record of the landmarks you hit.
The team also added a customizable High Contrast accessibility mode so the open world stays legible for more players. Taken together, the changes push Horizon past a simple location swap into the most feature dense entry the series has shipped.