Rumor: Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Leaks
It looks like Xbox and Playground Games are gearing up to release the next iteration of the long-running Forza Horizon series, Forza Horizon 6, much sooner than expected, as a new leak has seemingly confirmed its release date.
This leak comes ahead of the planned Xbox Developer Direct next week, where Xbox is planning to showcase its first real look at the title.
Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Set for May 19, 2026
It seems that Playground Games has prematurely revealed the release date for Forza Horizon 6 ahead of next week’s showcase, as a new pop-up (captured by Twitter user XBOXF10) has begun appearing in Forza Horizon 5, telling players that Forza Horizon 6 is now available for pre-order.
🟩| عاجل وحصري 🚨🚨
لعبة [ Forza Horizon 6 ] ستصدر في 19 مايو 2026
• إعلان ظهر داخل اللعبة pic.twitter.com/vW1RVI7roP
— XBOX INFINITE (@XBOXF10) January 14, 2026
In the pop-up, it details some of the content included in the pre-order, as well as a planned Premium Edition that grants 4 days of early access starting May 15. This means the full launch is scheduled for May 19, 2026! That’s just a few months away, which is definitely a lot sooner than many expected.
Announced at Tokyo Game Show last year, Forza Horizon 6 is set to take place in Japan, a first for the series. Although we’ve yet to see any gameplay, the title has generated significant excitement given its setting, with many hoping the studio leans heavily on Japan’s long history of cars.
I’m pretty excited to see how Playground Games tackles the new setting, and I’m hoping they not only capture the beauty of Japan but also the very history of car culture that some of us grew up watching in the 80s and 90s.
Forza Horizon 6 is currently rumored to release on May 19, 2026, on the Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with the PS5 release to follow sometime after. Tune into the Xbox Developer Direct next week for our first look at the title, as well as a fresh look at Fable, and Game Freak’s new IP, Beast of Reincarnation.
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