Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6 is Playground Games’ paid open-world racing game, published by Xbox Game Studios and released on May 19, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. The Italian Exotics Series 3 is now live in Japan with new reward cars, an Italian Aftermarket takeover, 52 EventLab props, the Italian Passion Car Pack, and leaderboard fixes.
Latest update
Playground Games' Italian Exotics update is live, with the Autumn Festival Playlist running from July 23 through July 30, 2026. The 2017 Abarth 124 Spider is available at 20 points, the 2020 Lamborghini Huracán EVO at 40 points, and the 1972 Nissan Patrol joins Car Pass; the full series continues through August 13.
Release date and status
Xbox Game Studios released Forza Horizon 6 for Xbox Series X|S and PC on May 19, 2026. The game remains an active live-service racing title with monthly Festival Playlist series.
| Global release date | May 19, 2026 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Released |
| Pricing model | Paid |
| Availability | Available now on Xbox Series X/S and PC with Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere; PlayStation 5 planned later in 2026 |
Platforms and availability
Forza Horizon 6 is available on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC through the Xbox app and Steam, with Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, cross-save, Steam Deck verification, and PC handheld support. A PlayStation 5 version is planned for later in 2026.
Gameplay overview
Players explore Japan in more than 550 real-world cars, competing in road, street, dirt, cross-country, Touge, drag, drift, Time Attack, and Festival Playlist events. Co-op, Car Meets, homes, garages, EventLab creation, and online activities expand the open-world racing structure.
Story, setting, or main mode
Players arrive in Japan as tourists, qualify for the Horizon Festival, and progress toward becoming a Horizon Legend. The map combines Tokyo, mountain roads, rural landscapes, industrial areas, and distinct Japanese regions.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
Forza's official teaser and Xbox Wire's official Forza Horizon 6 screenshots show Tokyo, mountain roads, coastal landmarks, historic temples and snow-covered villages across Playground Games' Japan.
Developer and publisher
Playground Games developed Forza Horizon 6, and Xbox Game Studios publishes it.
| Developer | Playground Games |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Official website | Forza Horizon 6 |
Download and availability
Forza Horizon 6 is a paid release on Xbox Series X|S and PC and is included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The Italian Passion Car Pack is included with Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade or sold separately.
System / Device Requirements
Playground Games publishes full Windows minimum and recommended targets on Steam. Xbox Series X/S is the released console family, while PlayStation 5 storage and performance details remain unannounced ahead of its later-2026 release.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 22H2, version 19045, 64-bit or later | Windows 10 22H2, version 19045, 64-bit or later |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT or Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or Intel Arc A580 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 167 GB available space; SSD required | 167 GB available space; SSD required |
| Network | Broadband internet connection | Broadband internet connection |
| Platform | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series X|S | Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console | No separate recommended console hardware |
| PlayStation 5 | Version planned for later in 2026 | Storage and performance targets not announced |