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Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Reportedly Leaks From In-Game FH5 Pop-Up

Official confirmation is expected at Xbox’s January 22 Developer Direct following reports of an unreproducible in-game notice.

Overview

  • A screenshot shared by Xbox Infinite/XBOXF10 shows a May 19, 2026 launch with Premium Edition early access starting May 15.
  • VGC reports its sources corroborate the timing, though multiple outlets could not replicate the pop-up in Forza Horizon 5.
  • The leaked message lists Premium Edition perks including VIP Membership, Welcome Pack, Car Pass, Time Attack Car Pack, an Italian Passion Car Pack post-launch, and two premium expansions.
  • Pre-orders are said to include a pre-tuned Ferrari J50, with the ad also claiming over 550 cars and the series’ largest open world set in Japan.
  • Microsoft has previously said the game launches first on Xbox Series X|S and PC with a PS5 version to follow, and Playground Games is slated to show gameplay at the January 22 event.