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Forza Horizon 6 Sets PS5 Launch Date and Premium Expansion Early Access

Playground Games will give Premium purchasers five days of early access, marking a major paid‑content push for the live‑service racer.

Overview

  • PlayStation Store preorders went live on October 9, with the Standard Edition priced at $69.99 and the Premium Edition at $119.99 that includes the expansion and five days of early access.
  • Playground Games confirmed the PS5 port will arrive on January 26, 2027 and that the game's first Premium Expansion and Premium early access will begin on January 21, 2027.
  • Panic Button is handling the PS5 port and Playground Games says the release will support cross‑platform lobbies and transfer of saves from Xbox and PC versions.
  • The studio has not revealed the expansion’s theme or major features and says it will share details closer to the January launch; a second expansion is planned for later.
  • The rollout follows months of player criticism about post‑launch communication and stretched studio resources, making the timing and limited disclosure a focal point for the community and commentators.