Update: Playground Games has confirmed the launch time for Forza Horizon 6, so this article has been updated with official tweets and info…
Forza Horizon 6 Launches on May 19, 2026 for PC and Xbox Series X/S from Playground Games. However, for those opting in to the digital version (or Game Pass version), the actual release time will be at different times depending on where you live and how much you spend on the game.
this Forza Horizon 6 The guide will cover Explain the global release time, how to play early, and the differences between the three versions (This can be very confusing!)
What time does Forza Horizon 6 come out?
Global Release Times for FH6
It's a little confusing, but if you're getting the regular standard version Forza Horizon 6It will launch at 9 PM Pacific Time May 14 / 12 AM Eastern Time May 15, but only for PC/Steam players. For those on Xbox, it will start at midnight local time. However, if you are in the United States (or live in a time zone similar to the US), the release time will be 12:01 AM ET.
To help with timing, the chart below shows release times for major regions around the world, as well as launch times for the Premium Edition, which gives players 4 days early access.
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Area / City |
Steam (Early Access / Launch) |
Xbox (Early Access / Launch) |
|---|---|---|
|
Los Angeles (PT) |
May 14 / May 18 @ 09:01 PM |
May 14 / May 18 @ 9:01 PM |
|
Denver (MT) |
May 14 / May 18 @ 10:01 PM |
May 14 / May 18 @ 10:01 PM |
|
Mexico City / Chicago (CST) |
May 14 / May 18 @ 11:01 pm |
May 14 / May 18 @ 11:01 pm |
|
New York (ET) |
May 15 / May 19 @ 00:01 AM (Midnight) |
May 15 / May 19 @ 00:01 AM (Midnight) |
|
Sao Paulo (BRT) |
May 15 / May 19 @ 01:01 pm |
May 15 / May 19 @ 00:01 AM (Midnight) |
|
London (BST) |
May 15 / May 19 @ 05:01 pm |
May 15 / May 19 @ 00:01 AM (Midnight) |
|
Paris / Berlin (CEST) |
May 15 / May 19 @ 06:01 pm |
May 15 / May 19 @ 00:01 AM (Midnight) |
|
Seoul (KST) |
May 15 / May 19 @ 01:01 pm |
May 15 / May 19 @ 00:01 AM (Midnight) |
|
Tokyo (JST) |
May 15 / May 19 @ 01:01 pm |
May 15 / May 19 @ 00:01 AM (Midnight) |
|
Sydney (AEST) |
May 15 / May 19 @ 02:01 PM |
May 15 / May 19 @ 00:01 AM (Midnight) |
|
Auckland (NZST) |
May 15 / May 19 @ 04:01 pm |
May 15 / May 19 @ 00:01 AM (Midnight) |
How to play Forza Horizon 6 early
If you want early access for four days Forza Horizon 6You will need to purchase the premium versionThat costs $119.99 — $40 more than the standard version. What else comes with this super expensive version, you may ask? Well, let's get into it.
|
features |
Standard – $69.99 |
Deluxe – $99.99 |
Premium – $119.99 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
base game |
yes |
yes |
yes |
|
car pass 30 additional cars |
no |
yes |
yes |
|
Extension 1 |
no |
no |
yes |
|
Extension 2 |
no |
no |
yes |
|
VIP membership 3 special Forza Edition cars, crown flares, emotes, car horns; Free Tokyo City Player House/Perk, 2x CR Rewards, Weekly Super Wheelspins |
no |
no |
yes |
|
Time Attack Car Pack 8 additional cars |
no |
no |
yes |
|
Italian Passion Car Pack 4 additional cars |
no |
no |
yes |
|
Welcome Pack 5 pre-tuned cars, 1 car voucher (from Auto Show Cars), free player house, 3 tickets for common or rare clothing items |
no |
yes |
yes |
So, is the premium version worth it?
It should go without saying, but if you really As are the cars and you Super has invested in Forza Horizon series, Getting the premium version might be right for you. Not only will you get access to two future expansions, but you'll get a ton of extra cars and some other stuff.
But, if you are not sure if you are going to spend months or years of your life playing Horizon 6It might be better to stick with the standard version and then get the expansions piece by piece once they're released (if you want to keep playing once the credits roll).
Does the New Zealand trick work for Forza Horizon 6?
since Forza Horizon 6 Comes out at midnight local time (on Xbox), the New Zealand time moves If you want to go into action a little faster, you have to work. For those playing on PC, the release is simultaneous, so this won't help you. Of course, some players have managed to play the leaked version FH6, But we suggest to ignore it.
Is Forza Horizon 6 coming to PS5?
Xbox Game Studios and Playground Games have confirmed Forza Horizon 6 It will come to PS5 sometime in 2026, but no specific release date has been announced yet. Half of the year is basically over, so PlayStation fans don't have to wait too long to get their hands on the racing game. Either way, at least it won't take four years, like it did Forza Horizon 5to get the port.
- issued
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May 19, 2026
- ESRB
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Everyone / light song, user interaction, in-game purchases
- publisher(s)
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Xbox Game Studio
