The game features eight player houses across Japan that serve as fast-travel points. And new to the game series is The Estate, a piece of land players can acquire and build on. Inspired by Japanese car culture, Forza Horizon 6 will add Car Meets that'll serve as social spaces for players.

Forza Horizon 6 builds hype with new features, but concerns grow as its upgrade path dampens excitement among longtime series fans.

The new grand tourer stars opposite the latest Land Cruiser.

The new Toyota 2025 GR GT makes its video game debut as the official cover car of Forza Horizon 6, the next entry in the critically acclaimed open world driving series. Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan and become a racing Legend at the Horizon Festival in Forza Horizon 6,

At the first Xbox Developer Direct in 2026, Playground Games revealed the first details about Forza Horizon 6, including its release date.

Forza Horizon 6 has an empty homestead building space dubbed The Estate, and I'm not sure I'll use it once the game comes out on May 19th.

With its May 19 release date solidified, Microsoft confirmed in the press release that Forza Horizon 6 is available to preorder on PC and Xbox Series X|S right now, and those who opt for the Premium Edition of the game get early access starting on May 15. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com

Playground Games confirmed that Forza Horizon 6 will launch on Xbox and PC May 19, 2026. Those who pre-order the Premium Edition will get access four days early. While there is currently no precise PlayStation 5 release date, FH6 is said to arrive "later in 2026" and can be added to PlayStation Store wishlists now.

Your journey in FH6 starts out as a mere tourist, and you'll have to compete in the Horizon Qualifiers to start out. Then, Playground is bringing back the 'Wristband' progression system from the very first Forza Horizon game, where you'll "rise through the ranks" and "complete races and events in faster and more exciting cars" as you progress.