Forza Horizon 6 moves the Horizon Festival to an open-world Japan, with more than 550 cars to collect, customize, and drive. It is the first mainline Horizon game built only for current-generation hardware, and it is already live on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 version planned to follow.
Quick answer: Forza Horizon 6 is playable now on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Early access opened on May 15, 2026, the standard launch was May 19, 2026, and a PS5 release is planned for later this year.
Where to play Forza Horizon 6
The game runs on Xbox Series X|S consoles and on PC through the Microsoft Store and Steam. It skips Xbox One entirely, making it the first Forza Horizon entry to leave that hardware behind since the series began. Xbox One owners can still reach it only through Xbox Cloud Gaming with a strong, stable connection.
If you buy the game digitally, Xbox Play Anywhere lets you play across both console and PC from a single purchase. A PS5 version is coming later in the year, and you can add it to your wishlist on the PlayStation Store to be notified when it goes live.
| Platform | Availability |
|---|---|
| Xbox Series X|S | Available now |
| PC (Microsoft Store, Steam) | Available now |
| Game Pass Ultimate / PC Game Pass | Day one, no extra cost |
| Xbox One | Xbox Cloud Gaming only |
| PlayStation 5 | Planned for later this year |
Release dates and launch times
Forza Horizon 6 had two access windows. Early access started on Friday, May 15, 2026, for Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade players, while the standard launch followed on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, including the Game Pass version.
Both windows unlocked at midnight local time, which means players in earlier time zones reached the game first. The exceptions are in the United States, where the unlock landed at 9pm PT and 11pm CST the evening before each date.
| Access | Date | Unlock time |
|---|---|---|
| Early access (Premium / Premium Upgrade) | May 15, 2026 | Midnight local time |
| Standard launch (incl. Game Pass) | May 19, 2026 | Midnight local time |
| US Pacific exception | Evening before | 9pm PT |
| US Central exception | Evening before | 11pm CST |
Note: The PC and Xbox builds each weigh in at close to 150GB, so clear space before downloading or preloading.
Credit: Microsoft Game Studios
Forza Horizon 6 editions compared
Three editions are sold directly, plus two upgrade routes for players who already own the base game. The Standard Edition is the full game. The Deluxe Edition adds the Car Pass and the Welcome Pack. The Premium Edition bundles in VIP Membership, both car packs, and the two Expansions, and it grants the earliest start.
| Content | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full game (550+ cars) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Start date | May 19 | May 19 | May 15 |
| VIP Membership | Add-on | Add-on | Included |
| Welcome Pack | Add-on | Included | Included |
| Car Pass (30 cars) | Add-on | Included | Included |
| Italian Passion Car Pack | Add-on | Add-on | Included |
| Time Attack Car Pack | Add-on | Add-on | Included |
| Expansion 1 & 2 | Add-on | Add-on | Included |
All three editions share the same launch extras, including the Ferrari J50 pre-order car, the Peel P50 Trolli Edition livery car, and the Toyota Sports 800 Fanta Edition livery car. VIP Membership carries three exclusive Forza Edition cars, a Crown Flair, an emote, a car horn, a free Tokyo City player house and perk, doubled credit rewards, and weekly Super Wheelspins.
If you already own the Standard or Deluxe Edition, two upgrade paths cover the gap. The Premium Upgrade adds everything in the Premium Edition, and the Premium Add-Ons Bundle does the same for Standard or Deluxe owners.
Add-ons and DLC pricing
Beyond the editions, individual packs and bundles are sold separately. The Treasure Map reveals the exact locations of Bonus Boards, Barn Finds, Regional Mascots, Treasure Chests, and Treasure Cars across Japan and the Expansions. The Car Pass delivers 30 extra cars, while the smaller packs focus on themed vehicle sets.
| Add-on | Price | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Treasure Map | $2.99 | Reveals all collectible locations |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | Starter cars, voucher, house, tickets |
| Time Attack Car Pack | $9.99 | 8 cars for the Time Attack Circuits |
| Italian Passion Car Pack | Coming soon | 4 Italian cars (released over time) |
| Car Pass | $29.99 | 30 extra cars |
| 1990 Nissan #12 Skyline GT-R (BNR32 Gr.A) JTC | $2.99 | Single car |
| Expansions Bundle | $49.99 | Expansion 1 and Expansion 2 |
| Premium Upgrade Bundle | $59.99 | Premium content for existing owners |
The two Expansions each introduce a new location to explore, additional cars, and new gameplay. Their store dates remain placeholders, so no firm release date is confirmed for either Expansion yet. You can browse the full lineup on the Steam DLC page.
Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Game Pass
The standard edition is part of Xbox Game Pass and arrived for members at the May 19 launch. It is included for PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate at no extra cost, but it is not part of Game Pass Essential, Premium, or the Starter tier. Ultimate members can play on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC, or Xbox Cloud Gaming.
You will know access is working when the game appears in your Game Pass library and installs without a separate purchase. If you paid for an upgrade bundle but see no download option, install the game to your console through the Xbox mobile app, then apply the bundle content afterward.
The opening to the festival in Japan has already drawn a large crowd, with more than 6 million players in its early weeks. Whether you start with the Standard Edition on Game Pass or buy into Premium for the earliest access and full add-on set, the differences come down to how many cars, perks, and Expansions you want bundled in from day one.
