The long-awaited news about the PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 6, which has reached a large player base on Xbox and PC platforms, has finally arrived. While the question of how long PS5 users would have to wait has been a topic of speculation since its initial announcement, the development team has dispelled the uncertainty with new details, officially announcing that the game will be released for PlayStation 5 sometime in 2026.

Forza Horizon 6 PlayStation 5 Version Coming in 2026

In their latest blog post focusing on the British Automotive update added to the game, the development team shared a critical timeline for the PS5 version. The announcement clarified that the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 6 will be on shelves before the end of 2026.

With this development, concerns that the PlayStation community would have to wait until 2027 have also ended. While a precise date in terms of day and month hasn’t been shared yet, the calendar ending in 2026 indicates that preparations are nearing their final stages.

Furthermore, the game’s PlayStation Store page has been made accessible. PS5 owners can already add the game to their wishlists.

Although the activation of the store page indicates progress in the technical process, there is no official information yet regarding the start of pre-orders, special editions, or pricing policy.

Could Tokyo Game Show 2026 Be the Scene of a New Announcement?

No official plan has been announced regarding when the exact release date will be revealed. However, the fact that Forza Horizon 6 made a brief appearance at last year’s Tokyo Game Show draws attention back to this event.

Industry insiders are talking about the possibility of sharing both the exact release date and PS5-specific technical details (DualSense compatibility, graphics mods, etc.) at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Of course, it’s worth noting that this expectation is currently just an assumption and has not been officially confirmed.

British Automotive Update and New Content

While the expansion on the PlayStation side continues, the content base for existing platforms is also continuing at a rapid pace. With the permanently integrated Drift Attack mode, players can add the 1990 Jaguar XJ-S Forza Edition model to their collections. The Festival Playlist content, enriched by Horizon Stadium, includes some notable new vehicles:

• 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed ​​
• 2019 Ginetta G40 Junior
• 2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR

Multi-Platform Strategy Will Multiply Player Count

Microsoft’s move to expand its first-party productions to competing platforms is strongly felt in flagship projects like the Forza Horizon series. The fact that Forza Horizon 6 will be added to the PlayStation 5 library before the end of 2026 seems set to further expand the game’s online community and competitive environment.