Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Leaked
The release date for Forza Horizon 6, Xbox’s popular open-world racing series, appears to have leaked online. With just days to go before the Xbox Developer Direct event, an alleged screenshot has surfaced that gives players a strong hint about when they’ll be able to hit the roads of Japan.
What Does the Leak Say?
According to the screenshot circulating online, Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition owners will gain access to the game on May 15, 2026. Given the ”play 4 days early” note on the image, this suggests the standard release date would be May 19, 2026.
What’s Included in the Premium Edition?
The leaked image also details the contents included with the Premium Edition purchase:
- VIP Membership
- Welcome Pack
- Car Pass
- Time Attack Car Pack
- Italian Passion Car Pack (coming post-launch)
- 2 Premium Expansions (coming post-launch)
Additionally, those who pre-order the game will receive an exclusive, pre-tuned Ferrari J50 as a bonus.
What We Know About Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6 was first announced at last year’s Tokyo Game Show. For the first time in the series’ history, the game is set in Japan, marking a highly anticipated new chapter for the franchise.
Developer Direct on January 22
The first official gameplay footage will be revealed during the Xbox Developer Direct event on January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT / 1:00 PM ET. We’ll be covering all the announcements as they happen.