Everything We Know So Far About Forza Horizon 6: Release Date, Cars, Gameplay & More

Published: Jan 30, 2026, 9:13 pm Updated: Jan 30, 2026, 9:18 pm

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Primary Subject: Forza Horizon 6
Key Update: The highly-requested setting of Japan and the return of proper progression with Wristbands are the biggest highlights for the open-world racer.
Status: Pre-orders Live
Last Verified: January 30, 2026
Quick Answer: Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19, featuring more than 550 cars, the largest map, and much more.

2026 is promising to be a blockbuster year for the racing genre. The biggest headline release among them all is undoubtedly Forza Horizon 6. Microsoft's flagship title has been the benchmark for modern open-world racers, and early looks suggest it'll continue to be so.

The release is not far off, with Xbox and PC versions arriving in May and a PlayStation port scheduled later this year.

Continue reading to know everything that has been revealed about Forza Horizon 6 so far.

Forza Horizon 6 Release Date & Platforms

Forza Horizon 6 is scheduled for a May 19, 2026 launch on Xbox X|S and PC (via Steam and Xbox App). A PlayStation 5 version is confirmed to release later this year, but we have no definitive release date as of yet.

If you pre-order the $119.99 Premium Edition of the game, you can play Forza Horizon 6 early, starting May 15.

Only the standard edition of the game is available for Game Pass Ultimate players. That means those with the subscription will have to cough up the additional $59.99 for the 'Premium Upgrade' for early access and other bonuses.

Check out our full breakdown of Forza Horizon 6 editions to know all the bonuses and prices.

Forza Horizon 6 Setting Details

Forza Horizon 6 takes place in a scaled-down version of Japan, featuring both natural and urban environments. It is said to be the most dense map in the series, full of verticality and diverse biomes.

Shibuya Crossing can be seen in the promotional materials, so we can expect some tightly packed city driving around Tokyo. The capital itself is described as "the largest ever urban area" for a Forza title, about five times larger than Forza Horizon 5’s Guanajuato.

For all its technical excellence, the map of FH5 felt a little anodyne at times. While there will be no scrambling pedestrians in Forza Horizon 6 either, not even in the world's busiest crossroads, cities packed with other details can give the map some sense of life.

Japan is pretty scenic as is, with plenty of long stretches, mountains, and colorful landmarks. Ginkgo Avenue is confirmed to be featured. Mt. Fuji was shown in the teaser, and Mt. Haruna has been mentioned. All this makes the setting about as visually varied as the previous ones.

Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay Details

One of the biggest takeaways from the early reveal of Forza Horizon 6 so far is the changes to progression. You'll kick things off as a tourist and will have to earn your way through the game.

Wristband progression returns, and that means you won't be able to buy a supercar hours into the game. If it works as it has in the past, there will be different Wristbands you earn as you play. New wristbands mean new events, cars to buy, and more content along those lines.

Playground Games also said there will be an exclusive Legend Island. The description for it reads, "Attain Horizon Legend status, and you’ll be invited to Legend Island, an exclusive space home to the greatest drivers, unique events, and the Legend Island Circuit. Legend Island is only accessible to Horizon Legends."

All of this does point towards a more meaningful and fairly paced progression. Outside of progression changes, expect the usual open-world busy work to be scattered around the map.

In terms of multiplayer modes, The Eliminator, Hide & Seek, and Time Attack Circuits are confirmed. Another neat returning feature is Car Meet, while Spec Racing Championships is a new addition.

All Confirmed Forza Horizon 6 Cars

Forza Horizon 6 is confirmed to feature more than 550 cars when it launches on May 19. 93 of them have been confirmed:

Acura

2022 Acura NSX Type S (S1)
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec (C)

Alfa Romeo

1990 Alfa Romeo SE 048SP (R) – Italian Passion Car Pack
2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm (S1) – Italian Passion Car Pack

Ariel

2013 Ariel Atom 500 V8 (S2)
2016 Ariel Nomad (A)

Aston Martin

2019 Aston Martin Valhalla Concept Car (R)
2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie (R)

Autozam

1993 Autozam AZ-1 (D)

BMW

1988 BMW M3 (C)
2020 BMW M2 Competition Coupé (A)

Can-Am

2018 Can-Am Maverick X RS Turbo R (B)

Ferrari

1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 Spider (C) – Italian Passion Car Pack
2017 Ferrari J50 (S1) – Pre-Order Bonus
2018 Ferrari FXX-K Evo (R)
2019 Ferrari 488 Pista (S1)
2025 Ferrari F80 (R) – Italian Passion Car Pack

Holden

1977 Holden Torana A9X (C)

Honda

1984 Honda City E II (D)
1990 Honda #19 CRX WTAC (TBA) – Time Attack Car Pack
1991 Honda Beat (D)
1992 Honda #21 Hardrace/JDMYard Civic WTAC (TBA) – Time Attack Car Pack
1992 Honda NSX-R (B)
1994 Honda Acty (D)
1997 Honda Civic Type R (C)
2001 Honda #33 Integra WTAC (TBA) – Time Attack Car Pack
2004 Honda #52 Evasive Motorsports S2000 WTAC (TBA) – Time Attack Car Pack
2022 Honda e (D)
2023 Honda Civic Type R (A)

Holden Special Vehicles (HSV)

2014 HSV GEN-F GTS (A)

Hyundai

2021 Hyundai i20 N (B)
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N (A)

Koenigsegg

2020 Koenigsegg Jesko (S2)

Lamborghini

2019 Lamborghini Urus (A)
2020 Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 (R)
2020 Lamborghini Huracán STO (S1)
2022 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato (S1)
2022 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica (S1)

Lancia

1986 Lancia Delta S4 (B)

Lexus

2010 Lexus LFA (S1)
2010 Lexus LFA Forza Edition (S2)

Lucid Motors

2024 Lucid Air Sapphire (S2)

Maserati

2022 Maserati MC20 (S1)

Mazda

1973 Mazda RX-3 Forza Edition (B)
1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Forza Edition (S2)

Mercedes-Benz

1987 Mercedes-Benz AMG Hammer Coupe (B)

Meyers

1971 Meyers Manx (D)

MINI

2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP (A)

Mitsubishi

1990 Mitsubishi #269 Attacking the Clock Racing Minicab Time Attack (TBA) – Time Attack Car Pack
1995 Mitsubishi Montero Exceed 2800 TD (D)
1997 Mitsubishi Montero Evolution (D)
2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR TM Edition (B)
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR (B)
2005 Mitsubishi #1 Sierra Sierra Enterprises Lancer Evolution Time Attack (R)

Nissan

1969 Nissan Fairlady Z 432 (D)
1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R (D)
1973 Nissan Skyline H/T 2000GT-R (C)
1989 Nissan PAO (D)
1989 Nissan S-Cargo Forza Edition (S1)
1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R (B)
1993 Nissan #32 Skyline WTAC “Xtreme GTR” (TBA) – Time Attack Car Pack
1993 Nissan 240SX (D)
1994 Nissan Silvia K's (B)
1997 Nissan Stagea RS Four V (C)
1998 Nissan Silvia K's Aero (B)
2000 Nissan #36 Silvia WTAC (TBA) – Time Attack Car Pack
2002 Nissan Silvia Spec-R (B)
2024 Nissan GT-R NISMO (S1)
2024 Nissan Z NISMO (A)
2023 Formula Drift #64 Forsberg Racing Nissan Z (S1)

Pagani

2021 Pagani Huayra R (R)

Peugeot

1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 (B)

Polaris

2021 Polaris RZR Pro XP Ultimate (C)

Porsche

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS (C)
1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion (S1)
2019 Porsche 911 Carrera S (S1)
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (S1)

RJ Anderson

2021 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR Pro 4 Truck (A)

SIERRA Cars

2021 SIERRA Cars 700R (D)

Toyota

1965 Toyota Sports 800 (D)
1969 Toyota 2000GT (D)
1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex (D)
1992 Toyota Celica GT-Four RC ST185 (C)
1995 Toyota J&J Motorsport Supra WTAC (TBA) – Time Attack Car Pack
1997 Toyota Chaser 2.5 Tourer V (B)
1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T (C)
1998 Toyota Supra RZ (B)
2021 Toyota GR Yaris (B)
2022 Toyota GR86 (B)
1995 Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MkIV (S1)
2020 Formula Drift #151 Toyota GR Supra (S1)
2025 Toyota GR GT Prototype (S1)

Wuling

2013 Wuling Sunshine S

Forza Horizon 6 trailer

Check out the gameplay trailer and developer breakdown for Forza Horizon 6 below:

Gameplay trailer

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Gameplay overview