Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Launch Reconfirmed for 2026 After Delay Rumours

Forza Horizon 6 is getting closer to expanding beyond Xbox and PC, and PlayStation players finally have a clearer idea of what to expect. Questions had been building around the PS5 version after changes to Microsoft’s multiplatform strategy created uncertainty over previously announced ports.

Those doubts now appear to have eased, with the racing game still planned to arrive on Sony’s console before the end of 2026. If you have been following the latest game releases, the confirmation puts one of this year’s biggest racers firmly back on the radar.

PS5 launch remains

Playground Games has reaffirmed that Forza Horizon 6 will release on PlayStation 5 later this year. No exact date has been announced yet, but PS5 owners can already add the game to their wishlist on the PlayStation Store and be notified when it becomes available.

Earlier plans always placed the PlayStation version after the Xbox Series X|S and PC editions. Uncertainty grew when Microsoft began reassessing its wider console strategy and moving away from the idea that every future release would automatically appear across multiple platforms.

Rumours then suggested the PS5 version could slip into 2027 or potentially face further delays. The latest confirmation makes clear that the current game development plan still targets a 2026 launch.

Xbox success first

Forza Horizon 6 originally launched for Xbox Series X|S and PC in May 2026, giving those players several months of access before the PS5 version arrives. Set in Japan, the game has already received positive game reviews and continued support through regular events, updates and new vehicles.

That existing momentum could help the PlayStation launch. Previous gaming trends have shown Microsoft becoming more willing to bring established Xbox franchises to rival hardware when there is a strong audience waiting.

One major example is Forza Horizon 5. Its PS5 release reportedly sold more than five million copies even after arriving years later, showing that demand remained strong on Sony’s platform.

New content arrives

While PS5 players wait, the current version of Forza Horizon 6 continues to expand. A British Automotive update arrived on September 10, introducing Drift Attack as a permanent new race type.

Players earn points by drifting through designated sections of a track, building on the familiar Drift Zone concept. The update also brought three new-to-Horizon cars: the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed, 2019 Ginetta G40 Junior and 2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR.

Regular updates like these remain an important part of modern gaming, especially for titles expected to stay active long after launch. They also reflect broader gaming trends built around keeping players engaged between major expansions and platform releases.

Release date could come soon

Attention now turns to when the PS5 date will finally be announced. Tokyo Game Show runs from September 17 to 21, and speculation has grown that the event could provide a natural opportunity because Forza Horizon 6 was originally revealed there in 2025.

A November or December launch would also place the game inside the holiday shopping period, although no such timing has been confirmed. Until Playground Games gives a specific date, the only official window remains later this year.