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Release & Platforms
When does Forza Horizon 6 release?
May 19, 2026 globally on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Store + Steam). Premium Edition players unlock 4 days early on May 15. The PS5 version is scheduled for later in 2026 (specific date unannounced).
What platforms does FH6 support?
Day-one: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Store + Steam), Xbox Cloud Gaming (included with Game Pass). PS5 version comes later in 2026.
Is FH6 on Game Pass?
Yes. FH6 is day-one on Xbox Game Pass (PC, Console, and Cloud tiers). Game Pass Ultimate subscribers play the base game free.
Pricing & Editions
How much does FH6 cost?
Standard $69.99 / Deluxe $99.99 / Premium $119.99 (US). EU/UK pricing is similar. China region Steam: ¥298 / ¥398 / ¥498 — among the lowest globally.
What's the difference between Deluxe and Premium?
Deluxe ($99.99) adds to Standard: Welcome Pack 5 tuned cars, 3 clothing tickets, Car Pass with 30 weekly cars. Premium ($119.99) adds to Deluxe: 4-day early access, VIP 2x credits, weekly Super Wheelspin, 3 Forza Edition cars, Tokyo apartment, Time Attack + Italian Passion car packs.
What is the pre-order bonus?
All editions get the Ferrari J50 — Ferrari's 50th-anniversary-in-Japan commemorative car (only 10 real cars exist worldwide).
Map & Gameplay
Is FH6's map bigger than FH5?
Officially: FH6 is the densest, most vertical map in series history. Tokyo's urban area is 5x larger than FH5's biggest city (Guanajuato). Total drivable road length exceeds 670 km.
What is Touge Battle?
FH6's new 1v1 mountain pass racing mode (Touge Showdown). Two-round format (lead and chase), set on Mt. Haruna, Bandai Azuma, and Hakone passes at night. Complete guide
How many cars in FH6?
550+ real cars at launch — the most ever in the series. Significantly expands JDM classics and Kei (light) cars.
Performance & Specs
Are FH6 PC requirements demanding?
Minimum is friendly to older hardware: i5-8400 + GTX 1650 + 16GB RAM + SSD for 1080p/60. Extreme ray-traced 4K/60 requires RTX 5070 Ti / RX 9070 XT + 32GB RAM + NVMe SSD with DLSS/FSR enabled.
Series & Characters
Which Forza Horizon should new players start with?
FH4 (Britain) and FH5 (Mexico) are still available with active servers — best entry points. FH3 / FH2 / FH1 are delisted or have offline-only servers. FH6 is the series' first Japan setting with unique features like Touge Battles — for latest content, start with FH6.
Will Keira Harrison return?
Unconfirmed. Keira was widely loved in FH3 and FH4 but absent in FH5. FH6 marketing has not mentioned her. Character details