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Forza Horizon 6 Release Date

Forza Horizon 6 launched on May 19, 2026, set in Japan, with a launch target of 550+ cars. The useful release-date question is no longer when does FH6 come out, but whether the game is already live on your platform, how Premium early access fit into the timeline, and how the current official-source roster compares with that original launch promise.

When did Forza Horizon 6 come out?

Forza Horizon 6 released on May 19, 2026. That launch date applied to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Cloud Gaming, and Game Pass (Console + PC + Ultimate). The day-one Game Pass inclusion followed the same model Playground Games used for Forza Horizon 5, so subscribers could access the base game at launch without a separate purchase.

Premium early access opened before the public May 19 launch window. If you are searching this page after release, the more relevant follow-up is usually edition value rather than countdown timing, so the links below point to the pack and car-count pages instead of repeating pre-launch speculation.

What is confirmed so far

  • Setting: Japan, confirmed by the official Xbox Wire announcement and the full map reveal.
  • Car count at launch: 550+ vehicles, the largest day-one Horizon roster. Currently officially confirmed: 618 cars (see confirmed cars).
  • R Class: new track-focused performance bracket introduced above S2.
  • Cover cars: 2025 GR GT Prototype and 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser.
  • Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Game Pass (Console + PC + Ultimate), Cloud Gaming.

How does this compare to past Forza Horizon launches?

Forza Horizon launches have moved on a roughly two-to-three-year cadence: FH4 (2018, UK), FH5 (2021, Mexico), FH6 (May 19, 2026, Japan). The day-one car count grew each generation: FH4 launched with about 450 cars, FH5 launched with about 500, and FH6 launched with a 550+ target. Post-launch, the more important number is the current official-source count, because that is what keeps changing as packs, labels, and playlist rewards are added to the public roster.

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