Forza Horizon 6 officially launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC

Published: 16:26, 19 May 2026
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Forza Horizon 6 officially launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC
Forza Horizon 6 launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC with PlayStation 5 release coming later this year, featuring series' largest map set throughout Japan with over 550 cars at launch

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  • Game included free with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions, available on Steam and via Xbox Cloud Gaming
  • Live-service updates include weekly Festival Playlist challenges with new cars, clothing, and seasonal activities, plus monthly content drops with car meets, weather changes, and expansions
  • Multiple editions available (Standard, Deluxe, Premium) with higher tiers including Welcome Pack, Car Pass, VIP Membership, and future expansion access
Forza Horizon 6 launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC with PlayStation 5 release coming later this year, featuring series' largest map set throughout Japan with over 550 cars at launch

Forza Horizon 6 is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, bringing players to Japan with over 550 cars, new progression systems, and live seasonal content.

Forza Horizon 6 has gone global, launching on Xbox Series X|S and PC ahead of a PlayStation 5 release later this year.Players can finally drive into Playground Games’ massive open-world racer set throughout Japan. 

Covering dense metropolises to mountain passes, countryside roads, and more; Horizon 6 has the series’ largest map yet packed full of expansive and diverse biomes. Exploring every inch of Japan has never been more important with over 550 cars at launch. 

Players are encouraged to drive around Horizon’s new map learning about Japanese culture and progressing through racing and activities. Forza Horizon 6 Standard Edition is included for free with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions. 

Game Pass players can also play the title on any system with Xbox Cloud Gaming support, while PC players can buy Forza Horizon 6 directly from Steam. Story progression picks up where the tutorial left off with players starting as tourists and working their way to becoming Horizon Legends via the returning Wristband system. 

Players can complete races and exotic activities connected to Forza’s Collection Journal, Horizon Play, and Discover Japan stats. Updates to Festival Playlist and Evolving World will support the live-service title for months to come. Each week players can look forward to tackling new challenges, earning cars, clothing, and engaging in seasonal activities. 

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Players progress from tourists to Horizon Legends through races, activities, and exploration while learning about Japanese culture
Players progress from tourists to Horizon Legends through races, activities, and exploration while learning about Japanese culture

Festivals Playlist updates will arrive each month with new cars meet, map weather and expansions.The first rewards from Series 1 are live now, allowing players to earn multiple cars in the coming weeks. One of the vehicles includes the well-publicized 2008 Mazda Furai.

Standard, Deluxe, and Premium editions of Forza Horizon 6 are available now. Deluxe and Premium editions include the Welcome Pack and Car Pass. Premium players also receive VIP Membership, future premium expansions, bonus car packs, and early access to future downloads.


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