Forza Horizon 6 will launch for PlayStation 5 on January 26, according to reporting from gaming journalist billbil-kun published by Zing, moving the racing game’s arrival past its previously expected late-year window. Studio Playground Games initially released the title on May 19, 2026, for PC and Xbox Series X/S alongside the Xbox Game Pass catalog, as Konzolista.cz reported.
PlayStation 5 Release Date and Pricing Details
Sony console owners face a short wait before entering the game’s open-world recreation of Japan. While Playground Games previously stated the PlayStation version would follow an unspecified delay after the initial launch, insider reports have narrowed down the exact rollout. Alongside the digital release on the PlayStation Store, publishers have slated a physical disc version for the platform, though the inclusion of specific expanded bundles like a Premium Edition remains unconfirmed.
Playground Games moves PlayStation 5 release to January 2027
Playground Games initially maintained that the PlayStation 5 port would arrive before the end of 2026. The shift to January 2027 gives the development team extra breathing room, allowing them to avoid the crowded holiday release calendar while polishing the console-specific features. The title joins an expanding lineup of Xbox Game Studios software making the jump to competing hardware platforms months after their initial debut.
Forza Horizon 6 supports PC, Xbox and PlayStation 5
Which platforms currently support Forza Horizon 6?
The game is currently available on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X/S consoles, and through the Xbox and PC Game Pass subscription services.
What vehicle and technical content comes with the PlayStation 5 version?
The PlayStation 5 version includes the expanded vehicle roster, technical enhancements, and open-world features introduced through post-launch updates on other platforms.
Will a physical disc edition be available for Sony consoles?
Yes, publishers have planned a physical box version for the PlayStation 5 release alongside the digital edition on the PlayStation Store.
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