Forza Horizon 6 arrives on May 19, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 release later in 2026. Set across Japan, the game ships with more than 550 vehicles at launch, spanning roughly 71 manufacturers from JDM icons and rally legends to modern hypercars and off-road trucks. The roster mixes returning favourites from Forza Horizon 5 with a wave of debut entries, several Forza Edition variants, and a brand-new R-class tier reserved for full race cars.
Quick answer: Buy most cars from the Autoshow with credits, claim others through Wheelspins, Treasure Cars, Aftermarket Cars, Barn Finds, Festival Playlist rewards, Car Pass drops, and edition-specific packs. Open the Collection Journal, press the Start button on any car, and the game will tell you exactly which method unlocks it.
Forza Horizon 6 launch roster size and structure
The launch lineup is confirmed at over 550 cars, the largest opening roster in the series so far. Cars are sorted into the familiar A through S2 performance classes, with the new R class sitting at the top for purpose-built racing machines such as the Ferrari FXX-K Evo, Pagani Huayra R, and Lamborghini Essenza SCV12. Forza Edition vehicles return with bonus skill modifiers, and electric cars now drop the engine displacement field entirely for a cleaner stat readout.
Two cars front the official key art: the 2025 Toyota GR GT Prototype and the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. Notable absences at launch include Bugatti, tied to ongoing licensing changes around the brand, and the McLaren Senna.
Cover cars and confirmed starter vehicles
The opening Tokyo introductory race with the character Mei gates the first car choice. The starter pool focuses on accessible Japanese performance and off-road models, giving new players a foundation that fits the country setting before deeper tuning unlocks open up.
| Role | Vehicle |
|---|---|
| Cover car (key art) | 2025 Toyota GR GT Prototype |
| Cover car (key art) | 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser |
| Starter | 1989 Nissan Silvia K's |
| Starter | 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 |
| Starter | Suzuki Jimny |
| Pre-order bonus | 2017 Ferrari J50 (pre-tuned) |
How to get cars in Forza Horizon 6
Acquisition is split across in-game systems and edition-based content. Most road cars can be bought outright from the Autoshow, while rare and Forza Edition vehicles tend to come from random rewards, exploration, or completion of specific categories in the Collection Journal.
| Method | How it works |
|---|---|
| Autoshow | The main dealership. Purchase available cars with credits earned from races, challenges, and skill chains. |
| Wheelspins / Super Wheelspins | Earned by levelling up, completing Accolades, and through VIP weekly bonuses. Can drop credits, clothing, or rare cars such as the 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition Forza Edition. |
| Aftermarket Cars | Pre-tuned vehicles parked across Japan, often near Festival races or Time Attack circuits. Drive up to one and buy it at a discount. |
| Treasure Cars | Photo clues from Mei point to abandoned cars hidden in the world. Examples include the 1991 Nissan Figaro, 1985 Nissan Safari Turbo, and 1969 Dodge Charger R/T. |
| Barn Finds | Classic and rare cars discovered through clues unlocked as you collect Stamps in the Collection Journal. |
| Collection Journal rewards | Each category (Road Racing, Drift, Off-Road, etc.) awards specific cars at level milestones. Reaching certain tiers grants vehicles like the Lamborghini Revuelto and Lotus Exige. |
| Festival Playlist | Weekly seasonal events award exclusive cars that often become valuable on the Auction House after the season ends. |
| Auction House | Buy from or sell to other players. The "not owned" filter compares prices against the Autoshow. |
| Forzathon Shop | Spend Forzathon points earned from weekly challenges on rotating cars and items. |
| Loyalty Rewards | Granted after the introductory race based on your Xbox account history with previous Forza titles. |
| Car Pass | One car delivered per week for 30 weeks starting May 19, 2026. Included with Deluxe and Premium editions, or sold separately via the Premium Upgrade. |
| Welcome Pack | Five pre-tuned cars plus a Car Voucher redeemable for any Autoshow vehicle. Included with Deluxe and Premium. |
| Italian Passion Car Pack | Four Ferrari and Alfa Romeo models, post-launch. Included with Premium or the Premium Upgrade. |
| Time Attack Car Pack | Eight time-attack tuned cars at launch. Premium or Premium Upgrade only. |
| VIP Membership | Three VIP-exclusive Forza Edition cars including the 1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR Forza Edition, plus weekly Super Wheelspin and 2x credits. |
| Pre-order bonus | The pre-tuned 2017 Ferrari J50 for buying any edition or the Premium Upgrade Bundle. |
To check the exact method for any individual car, open the Collection Journal, select Discover Japan, find the car in the list, and press Start. The detail page lists every viable acquisition route, including whether it appears in Wheelspins, the Autoshow, or as a category reward.
Loyalty Rewards from previous Forza games
Cars are granted automatically once you finish the Tokyo introductory race, based on which earlier Forza titles your Xbox account has launched. No code redemption is required, and the original games do not need to be installed because the check runs against your cloud history.
| Past game played | Loyalty car |
|---|---|
| Forza Horizon (Colorado) | 2013 Dodge Viper SRT GTS |
| Forza Horizon 2 | 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 |
| Forza Horizon 3 | 2016 Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 2016 Aston Martin Vulcan |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 2021 Mercedes-AMG One |
| Forza Motorsport (2023) | Chevrolet Corvette |
Manufacturers represented at launch
Roughly 71 manufacturers appear at launch. The Japanese contingent is deep, with Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Lexus, and the kei-focused Autozam all bringing extensive lineups. European supercar brands include Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Koenigsegg, Aston Martin, McLaren, Maserati, Gordon Murray, Lotus, and Porsche. American muscle and trucks come from Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Cadillac, GMC, Ram, Buick, Pontiac, Plymouth, Lincoln, and Saleen. Off-road and racing specialists such as Alumicraft, Jimco, Funco, DeBerti, Casey Currie, RJ Anderson, and SIERRA Cars round out the trophy truck and buggy roster.
Other notable badges include Abarth, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Ariel, Audi, BAC, BMW, Bentley, Can-Am, Datsun, DeLorean, Ferrari, Hyundai, Holden, HSV, Jaguar, Jeep, KTM, Lancia, Land Rover, Lucid, MG, MINI, Meyers, Peel, Peugeot, Polaris, Renault, TVR, Volkswagen, Volvo, Wuling, and crossover entries such as the AMG Transport Dynamics M12S Warthog from the Halo series.
Notable highlights from the launch list
A few cars stand out either because of their debut status, their role in specific systems, or their rarity.
| Vehicle | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota GR GT Prototype | Headline cover car. Available from the Autoshow and as a Wheelspin drop. |
| 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition Forza Edition | 2,700-horsepower drag-tuned build with parachute and wheelie bars. Wheelspin-only. |
| 2020 Ford Super Duty F-450 DRW Platinum Forza Edition | Lifted lift-kit Forza Edition leaning into the SEMA-style truck scene. |
| 2008 Mazda Furai | Returning concept that no longer exists in reality, preserved in-game. |
| 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex Forza Edition | Time-attack tuned AE86 included in the Forza Edition lineup. |
| 1994 Subaru Vivio RX-R Forza Edition | Track-focused build for tight technical circuits. |
| 1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR Forza Edition | Off-road prepared Viper, VIP-exclusive. |
| 2025 Ferrari F80 | Headline DLC car in the Italian Passion Car Pack. |
| 2017 Ferrari J50 | Pre-tuned pre-order exclusive; unlikely to appear in the base game. |
| 1962 Peel P50 | Returning micro car, useful for fast Auction House menu loading. |
Confirming a car was added to your garage
After any acquisition, the car appears under My Cars and in the Collection Journal's Discover Japan list. Wheelspin rewards show a brief reveal animation and a "New Car" stamp on the post-spin screen. Treasure Cars and Barn Finds prompt a restoration cinematic before the car is added. Loyalty Rewards land in the Messages tab as a gift once the Tokyo intro race completes, and Car Pass drops arrive each Tuesday with an in-game notification.
If a car you expect is missing, the most common reasons are an unfinished introductory race (which blocks Loyalty Rewards), missing edition entitlements for pack-locked cars, or an unredeemed Car Voucher from the Welcome Pack still sitting in the Messages tab. Open Messages first, then verify your edition under the Microsoft Store or Steam library before troubleshooting further.
The full picture will keep shifting as the Car Pass rolls out weekly through mid-summer and as the two paid Expansions add new world locations alongside fresh vehicles. For now, the launch garage is broad enough to cover every discipline the Horizon Festival throws at Japan, from kei-truck time attacks to R-class hypercar laps around the new R-class tier.