Forza Horizon 6 Announced: Japan Map, Trailer, Release Date, PS5 Launch, Editions, Early Access And More

Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios have officially announced Forza Horizon 6, and yes, it’s bringing a scenic change fans have been hoping for. The next big open-world racing entry is set in Japan and it’s being positioned as the most ambitious Horizon yet. Revealed during the Xbox Developer Direct, the new game promises the largest map in Forza Horizon history, a much bigger urban region and a strong focus on Japan’s car culture. If you’ve been waiting for a proper reason to clear your calendar, this might be it.Forza Horizon 6 Release Date And PlatformsForza Horizon 6 is launching on Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Store + Steam) on May 19, 2026. If you’re the “play it first, sleep later” type, the Premium Edition gets early access from

May 15, which is four days ahead of launch. And yes, there’s great news for PlayStation players too. The developers have confirmed the game will also arrive on PS5 later in 2026, meaning it’s basically going multi-platform after the initial release window.Editions, Pricing And Pre-Order BonusThere are three versions of the game at launch. The Standard Edition costs $69.99 and includes the base game. The Deluxe Edition is priced at $99.99, adding the Car Pass and Welcome Pack. The Premium Edition goes up to $119.99, bundling VIP, Car Pass, Welcome Pack, Time Attack Car Pack, and two post-launch expansions, plus the early access perk. Pre-order any edition and you’ll receive an exclusive pre-tuned Ferrari J50, which honestly sounds like the kind of bonus you flex on your friends in the first five minutes.Japan location, Trailer, Biggest Map And Tokyo’s scaleThe very first Forza Horizon 6 trailer, shown during Tokyo Game Show 2025, is a teaser in the purest sense. Instead of jumping straight into the new map, it plays like a nostalgia tour, flashing locations from past Horizon games. You’ll spot licence plates and references to places like Colorado (the original Forza Horizon setting), before it slowly works its way through the series timeline. Then comes the final shot: a sweeping view over Mount Fuji, confirming Japan as the new playground, followed by the Forza Horizon 6 title reveal.The big headline is scale. Tokyo City is said to be five times larger than Guanajuato from Forza Horizon 5, with roads inspired by the C1 loop, Gingko Avenue and routes through iconic mountain areas like Mt. Haruna and Bandai Azuma.Best BGMI Guns For Close Combat In Team Death Match: Vector, M762, And More Cars And New Gameplay TweaksAt launch, Forza Horizon 6 will include 550+ vehicles to collect, tune, and customise. The cover cars include the 2025 GR GT Prototype (making its video game debut) and the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, which is a very different kind of flex, but still a flex. Gameplay-wise, FH6 adds customisable garages and estates, letting you decorate and build a more personal base in the open world. Cars also get cosmetic tyre wear, improved steering animations and new Forza Edition builds with extreme modifications. Plus, Aftermarket Cars can now appear parked around the world.