Check Out Forza Horizon 6 Release Date, Insider News & Leaks

Syed Safwan Abbas
By Syed Safwan Abbas - Full Stack Web Developer
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If you’re a racing game enthusiast like me then there is a chance that you’ve already completed every challenge in Forza Horizon 5 and now expecting something fresh. Good news! Forza Horizon 6 is going to bring the biggest leap yet in open-world racing.

But on different platforms it is asked by every single forza fan that, is it really coming and What platforms will it support. Hook with this guide you will get every single official hint and insider leaks to answer all your burning questions.

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Forza Horizon 6 Release Date: is it Officially Announced?

While Microsoft and Playground Games have not made any official announcement yet but the industry expects a big reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, 2025. This aligns perfectly with the studio’s usual announcement schedule. See the pattern of previously released Forza:

  • Forza Horizon 4 was revealed in 2018.
  • Forza Horizon 5 came in 2021.
  • Forza Horizon 6 looks set for late 2025 or early 2026.

Although our experts have investigeted that On December 15, 2025, Forza Horizon 4 was delisted from sales that means developers are putting focus mainly on upcoming Forza Horizon. This pattern of delisting old titles by Microsoft occurs when they want to release any new title and this act by them make sures that something big is coming for fans.

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Image Credits: Forza Horizon HDR Interior View

Story is not ended yet, In the month of April (2025), Microsoft announced the Forza Horizon 5 availability for Playstation 5 which is a clear sign from a pattern that Forza horizon developers did in past “Launching exclusive on PC and Xbox before releasing for other platforms”.

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Note: We are continously watching for official Forza Horizon 6 release date and will keep you posted with latest update soon in this same article.

Forza Horizon 6 Location Leaks: Welcome to Japan?

One of the hottest topics in the community is about the rumored Japanese maps in upcoming Forza Horizon 6. Although this is not announced but a fan favourite map which they are demanding for several years due landscape and vibes of tokyo mountains.

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FH5 have many of Japanese car like Nissan Skyline GTT, Aston martin Lagona, 1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T that are of major reasons fans are speculating that Japan is next destination for their open world racing.

Many of horizon festivals have been taken from USA, Europe, United Kingdom and Mexico but this time on demand fans Japan may appear due to its popularity among drifters. These all are either hope or false hope but being a Racing game fan, let’s hope for the best.

Developer Statement Confirms New Car Lineup

Turn10 is a USA based game development company and official creators of Forza. In a recent community post by a official Turn10 developer who posted on reddit that “We have a list of cars that we’re chasing down to rebuilt and they are taking months, even years for best results”.

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As Chupacaubrey mentioned they aren’t able to just simply swap old models in games without breaking games. He said this because technology used for realistic car models needs extra workings. This means you can expect a brand-new car lineup in Forza Horizon 6, featuring newly licensed cars, Museum-quality models, Future-proof builds designed for next-gen platforms, all under one roof of Horizon 6.

Forza Horizon 6 Platform Availability

Another mostly asked question is that on what platform this game would be available and for this Microsoft officials have clear straight fowardly that they are not going to support Xbox One just because they are going to focus entirely on Gen 9 of Xbox Series X|S. So these will be the final expected platforms

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Expected Platforms:

  • Xbox Series X|S
  • PC (Microsoft Store & Stream)
  • Day-One Access on Xbox Game Pass

Reason of stopping support for Xbox One is because Forza Horizon 6 is going to leverage Next-Gen Ray Tracing, Instant Load time and 60+ Smooth Gameplay fps support.

Final Thoughts on News About Forza Horizon 6

While the world is buzzing about GTA VI which is expected in 2026 release where on other hand racing fans have their eyes set on Forza Horizon 6 to fill the gap in 2025. Both games represent the next generation of open-world experiences but Forza Horizon 6 offers something GTA can’t, a pure, adrenaline-fueled racing paradise built for speed lovers.

Whether you’re here for the leaks, the cars, or the thrill of what’s coming next, you’ve got plenty of reasons to stay excited. The future of racing starts with Forza Horizon 6, so are you ready to hit the road?

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FAQs

Is Forza Horizon 6 officially confirmed?

Not yet, but leaks and insider statements suggest it’s in active development.

When is Forza Horizon 6 expected to release and on which platform?

Late 2025 or early 2026 is the current industry prediction and is confirmed to be exclusive to Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Is the Japan map confirmed in Forza Horizon 6?

Not officially, but it is the most credible leak so far.

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Syed Safwan Abbas is the owner of HashBitStudio, a digital solutions agency specializing in web development, branding, and digital marketing. He also runs HashTechWave, a popular blog focused on tech and entertainment.