Forza Horizon 6 - Xbox Series X

The official release date for Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Series X|S is May 19, 2026.

At launch, the game will be available on Xbox Series X|S.

The game is set in a stunning recreation of Japan. The map is the largest and densest in franchise history, featuring a massive, intricate representation of Tokyo City that is five times larger than any previous Horizon urban area, alongside regions like Mount Fuji, Hokkaido, and rural mountain passes.

The game features over 550 real-world cars at launch, including a heavy focus on Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) classics and modern supercars. The official cover car is the 2025 GR GT Prototype.

• The Estate: A massive mountain valley inspired by Japan's "Akiya" (abandoned rural homes) that players can acquire to build and decorate their own structures and tracks directly in the open world.
• Customizable Garages: For the first time, every player house comes with a fully decoratable garage where you can display several of your favorite vehicles and personalize the interior space.

The game introduces authentic Car Meets inspired by the famous Daikoku PA in Japan, where players can show off their builds, chat, and even buy car tunes or designs directly from other players. A new Collection Journal also allows players to track their discoveries, photos of landmarks, and car collection progress.

Tokyo City in Forza Horizon 6 is the largest and most complex urban environment ever created for the franchise. It is officially five times larger than the Guanajuato map from Forza Horizon 5. The city features distinct, high-density districts including Shibuya Crossing, Ginza, and the industrial docklands, all connected by elevated highways inspired by the famous Shuto Expressway C1 Loop.

Yes. For the first time in the series, Forza Horizon 6 supports full cross-progression and cross-save across all platforms. This means you can start your career on Xbox Series X via Game Pass and later pick up exactly where you left off on PC versions without losing any cars or progress.

Yes, the game features a dedicated offline mode for the single-player campaign. However, an internet connection is required for the very first launch of the game to authenticate your license and link your account. After this initial setup, you can play through races, PR stunts, and customization entirely offline.

The Estate is a massive, customizable mountainside property located in rural Japan that serves as a permanent player home base. Inspired by the Japanese "Akiya" (abandoned homes) concept, it starts as an empty mountain valley where players can freely build and decorate structures and even design their own private racetracks to share with friends.

Yes. Forza Horizon 6 features two distinct performance modes on Xbox Series X|S.

• Performance Mode: Targets a smooth 60 FPS at 4K on Series X and 1080p on Series S.

• Quality Mode: Targets 30 FPS with maximized visual fidelity, enhanced textures, and advanced ray-tracing effects on PC.

Departing from previous entries, you start Forza Horizon 6 as a tourist rather than a superstar. You must earn stamps in your digital Collection Journal by visiting landmarks, murals, and participating in cultural events across Japan. Filling the journal unlocks higher-tier wristbands and eventually grants access to Legend Island, an exclusive location for top-ranked drivers.

The 2026 reboot introduces the R Class, a new performance tier specifically for track-focused hypercars and race-derived prototypes. This class includes the official cover car, the 2025 GR GT Prototype, alongside other high-downforce machines like the Ferrari FXX-K Evo and the Aston Martin Valkyrie.

Forza Horizon 6 introduces several industry-leading accessibility tools, including:

• Car Proximity Radar: Provides visual awareness of nearby drivers, specifically helpful for first-person cockpit racing.

• Granular High Contrast Mode: Customizes the visual landscape of Japan to ensure all environments are accessible to players with vision impairments.

• Updated Steering Animations: Features up to 540 degrees of wheel rotation for more authentic visual feedback while driving.

Everyone who pre-orders any edition of the game or the Premium Upgrade before May 19 will receive an exclusive, pre-tuned Ferrari J50 redeemable in the in-game Autoshow.