Forza Horizon 6 fans on PlayStation finally have some good news. The developers have confirmed that the game is coming to PS5 later this year, putting an end to months of uncertainty over whether Sony players would have to wait until 2027.
The announcement was easy to miss because it was included in a larger update about the game’s latest content. Still, for PS5 owners who have been waiting since launch, this is the confirmation they wanted.
When Is Forza Horizon 6 Coming to PS5?
Forza Horizon 6 is officially coming to PS5 in 2026, according to a new developer blog post covering the game’s British Automotive celebration.
The developers mentioned players who are “planning your trip to Discover Japan on PlayStation 5” and confirmed that they won’t have to wait much longer. However, there’s still no exact release date.
The PlayStation Store page for Forza Horizon 6 is already available, so PS5 players can wishlist the game while waiting for the release date to be announced.
Why Has the PS5 Version Taken So Long?
When Forza Horizon 6 was announced in 2025, it launched on Xbox consoles and PC first. A PS5 version was confirmed for later, but the developers never gave fans a specific release window.
That naturally led to plenty of speculation. Some players expected the PS5 version to arrive within the same year, while others thought PlayStation owners might have to wait much longer.
That’s no longer a question. The developers have now confirmed that the PS5 version is coming in 2026.
Could Tokyo Game Show 2026 Reveal the Release Date?
We still don’t know when the exact release date will be announced, but there’s already some speculation surrounding Tokyo Game Show 2026.
Forza Horizon 6 appeared at Tokyo Game Show last year, and the event is returning later this month. That makes it a possible place for Xbox or Playground Games to reveal the PS5 release date.
For now, though, that’s only a guess. Neither Playground Games nor Xbox has confirmed that a release date announcement is planned for the event.
What’s New in the Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Update?
The PS5 news arrived alongside a larger update introducing new content to Forza Horizon 6.
One of the biggest additions is Drift Attack, a permanent new mode included as part of the British Automotive update.
The mode gives players dedicated drift challenges to complete. Finishing the Drift Attack content also rewards players with the 1990 Jaguar XJ-S Forza Edition, which fits nicely with the update’s focus on British cars.
New Cars Coming to the Horizon Stadium Takeover
The update also adds a Horizon Stadium takeover, along with three new cars that players can earn through the Festival Playlist:
- 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed
- 2019 Ginetta G40 Junior
- 2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR
Players can unlock these cars by completing the relevant Festival Playlist challenges during the current season.
What Does This Mean for PS5 Players?
For PlayStation players who have been waiting to explore Forza Horizon 6’s version of Japan, the confirmation is a big deal.
The game takes players to a fictionalized version of Japan through its Discover Japan setting, making it one of the year’s most anticipated racing games. Until now, PS5 owners have had to sit back and watch Xbox and PC players enjoy it.
With the PlayStation Store page already live and a 2026 release window confirmed, the wait is finally nearing its end. The only major piece of information still missing is the release date.
Final Thoughts
Forza Horizon 6 is officially coming to PS5 in 2026. While we still don’t have an exact date, the live PlayStation Store page and the upcoming Tokyo Game Show give fans plenty to keep an eye on.
We’ll keep updating this story as more information becomes available, including the PS5 release date, new car announcements, and the latest details from the Series 5 update.
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