Release
Standard and Deluxe launch May 19, 2026; Premium early access starts May 15.
Japan launch hub
Forza Horizon 6 Guide
Launch times, editions, PC settings, VRAM guidance, videos, and source-backed answers for Horizon Japan.
Standard release May 19, 2026 Early access May 15, 2026 PC download 160 GB, SSD required Game Pass Standard at launch Cars 550+ real-world cars
Fast answers
What matters at launch
The details most players need before downloading or buying.
Steam
Steam unlocks globally at 12:01am U.S. Eastern time.
Game Pass
Ultimate and PC Game Pass include Standard Edition at launch.
PC Size
PC download is listed at 160 GB and requires an SSD.
Editions
Premium Upgrade adds early access and Premium benefits for Game Pass or Standard owners.
Cloud
Xbox Cloud Gaming begins May 19 at 06:01 UTC, without early access.
Featured guides
Core launch guides
The most useful launch pages are shown here; the full guide set is available through navigation and search.
Launch
Forza Horizon 6 Release Time
Exact launch windows for Xbox, Windows, Steam, Cloud Gaming, and early access.
PC
Best PC Settings Baseline
A launch-safe baseline for 1080p, 1440p, 4K, upscaling, ray tracing, and unsupported GPUs.
Start here
Beginner Guide: What to Do First
A first-session route for settings, progression, the first Wristband, Series 1 unlocks, and reward systems.
Fixes
Crash Fixes and Error Codes
Gaming Services, Steam install path, unsupported GPUs, and FHC/FHD/FHE/FHF crash code meanings.
Updates
Series 1 Welcome to Japan
Official launch-season schedule, reward cars, Car Pass drops, Cherry Blossom Badge, and Series 2 preview.
Collectibles
Barn Finds Guide
Spoiler-light Barn Finds guide with unlock rules, tracking advice, and a launch-ready checklist for all 15 hidden cars.
Live content
Latest Updates / Series 1
A launch-season snapshot from official Forza.net information, kept separate from unverified strategy advice.
Latest updates
Series 1: Welcome to Japan
Official launch-season information from Forza.net: Festival Playlist rewards, first Car Pass drops, and the first post-launch preview.
Playlist window
May 21 - June 18
Series 1 covers the Welcome to Japan Festival Playlist and begins after the launch period.
Unlock gate
Earn the first Wristband
The Festival Playlist opens once players earn their place at the Horizon Festival.
Profile reward
Cherry Blossom Badge
Complete each type of Festival Playlist activity in Series 1 to earn the badge.
Series 2 preview
Horizon Decades
The Trial begins in Series 2, alongside a temporary Car Meet and 10 Series Reward Cars.
Official article published May 14, 2026
Series 1 reward cars
Series overall
60 PTS
2008 Mazda Furai
Series overall
120 PTS
2010 Nissan 370Z
Summer, May 21 - May 28
20 PTS
1999 Toyota Altezza RS200 Z EDITION
Summer, May 21 - May 28
40 PTS
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR
Autumn, May 28 - June 4
20 PTS
1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec
Autumn, May 28 - June 4
40 PTS
1991 Honda CR-X SiR
Winter, June 4 - June 11
20 PTS
2019 Subaru STI S209
Winter, June 4 - June 11
40 PTS
2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Trucks AT37
Spring, June 11 - June 18
20 PTS
1996 Toyota Starlet Glanza V
Spring, June 11 - June 18
40 PTS
1974 Toyota Corolla SR5
First Car Pass drops
May 19
1990 Nissan #12 Skyline GT-R (BNR32 Gr. A) JTC
May 28
2024 Koenigsegg Gemera
June 4
1972 Datsun #269 Attacking the Clock Racing 240Z 'All Carbon Hill Climb Beast'
June 11
2008 Honda Civic Type R (FD2)
Videos
Official gameplay embeds
YouTube videos stay embedded; local clips are used only for short visual previews.
Gameplay Teaser Trailer
Developer_Direct 2026 gameplay teaser from the Forza videos page.
Animated key art preview
Muted local loop from official media assets.
Trust
Source-backed, not rumor-led
Homepage facts are pulled from Forza.net official news, Forza Support, Steam store data, and TechSpot benchmark notes. Strategy advice stays conservative when it depends on launch-day player testing.
Official news: release windows and Series 1 basics.
Support: unlock timing, PC specs, crash codes, and DLC rules.
Steam: store listing, install notes, and player-facing claims.
Benchmarks: VRAM and settings guidance from third-party testing.
FAQ
Source-backed answers
Launch When does Forza Horizon 6 release? +
Standard and Deluxe release on May 19, 2026. Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade early access starts May 15, 2026.
Launch Is it available on Xbox Cloud Gaming during early access? +
No. Xbox Cloud Gaming starts May 19 at 06:01 UTC, and early access is not available through cloud gaming.
Game Pass Does Game Pass include the game? +
Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass include the Standard Edition at launch. Premium Upgrade is needed for Premium benefits and early access.
PC How large is the PC download? +
Forza Support lists PC at 160 GB and requires an SSD. Xbox Series X is 135 GB and Xbox Series S is 130 GB.