Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios have officially confirmed a January 26, 2027 release date for the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 6. The game will be available digitally and physically, with the Premium Edition granting early access to the game on January 21.
Forza Horizon 6 was originally released for PC and Xbox Series X/S in May 2026, and brings the series to Japan for the first time with over 550 real-world cars for players to take for a spin. Players will start their journey as a tourist and soak up the open-world brimming with music and Japanese culture, while you seek to become a legend at the Horizon Festival. Starting out, you’ll qualify for the Festival in the Horizon Invitational, before rising through the ranks in progressively faster cars and earning new Wristbands , and as you do you’ll be granted access to to Legend Island, which is reserved for the greatest drivers.
Drive over 550 real-world cars, including some much loved and fan favorite JDM classics, featuring cutting-edge engine audio and updated steering animations with up to 540 degrees of wheel rotation. As you explore Japan, collect special Forza Edition cars fitted with extreme modifications and find rare Aftermarket Cars to test drive and buy. Your path to making a name for yourself will see you meet the Legends of the Horizon Festival, participate in Touge Battles, and experience authentic stories rooted in Japan’s legendary car culture.
Players can also team up with friends and seamlessly participate in Time Attack Circuits and Drag Meets, or show off your newly-customised motors at Car Meets. Meanwhile, you can obtain new co-op LINK skills with fellow Forza Horizon 6 players, and compete in Spec Racing Championships before testing your skills behind the wheel in the Horizon Multiplayer in modes such as The Eliminator and Hide & Seek.
Forza Horizon 6 launches for PS5 on Jan. 26, 2027.