Forza Horizon 6 Release Date: When will FH6 launch

Xbox Game Studios is once again all set to release the latest iteration of its open-world racing title, Forza Horizon 6. Following its teaser reveal at the Tokyo Game Show 2025, players are brimming with excitement regarding its official reveal date. Meanwhile, everyone is looking forward to Xbox Developers Direct 2026, and the Studio will likely reveal the official Forza Horizon 6 release date post gameplay reveal.

As of January 12, 2026, there's no official release date. However, with the title getting a dedicated showcase at the upcoming Xbox Dev Direct 2026, there's already been some interesting revelations, and in this article, we will explore all the necessary aspects of the new racing title, including gameplay, potential system requirements, and more.

Forza Horizon 6 Release Date

Forza Horizon 6 is one of the most anticipated games, which is scheduled to be revealed at the Xbox Developers Direct 2026 on January 22, 2026.

We might finally receive the much-awaited news about the Forza Horizon 6 release date. Before that, however, we already got a glimpse of its teaser at the Tokyo Game Show 2025.

Based on multiple speculations, the title is expected to be released in mid-2026. On the other hand, despite being at the top of the PS5 best-selling chart, the title will not get a day-one release on PS5. However, Playground Games has confirmed that the team is actively working on further developments to ensure the game is fully ready for PS5.

Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay

Forza Horizon 6 will finally feature what the fans have wished for a long time. Yes, we're talking about Japan. You will be racing through the streets of Japan, the home of PlayStation. While there aren't many leaks about it on the internet, you can stay tuned to the official channel of Xbox at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET/ 6 PM GMT on January 22, 2026, to catch the official reveal from Playground Studios. According to the official sources, a plethora of new features and a very large map for fans to cherish.

Forza Horizon 6 System Requirements

Playground Studios has yet to officially announce the Forza Horizon 6 System Requirements. Nevertheless, going from the recent leaks and growing trends among recent AAA titles, here are the expected System Requirements:

• CPU: Intel Core i5 (10th Gen or more), Ryzen 5 (3000 series or more).
• GPU: Nvidia RTX 2026 or more. AMD RX 6600 or more for smoother gameplay.
• RAM: 16GB DDR4 or more.
• Storage: SSD should be a common requirement. Meanwhile, 80-100 GB of Space should be considered as a prerequisite.
• Operating System: Windows 10 higher 64-bit.
• Features: Expect growing technologies such as DLSS and FSR.

And currently, that's everything we have regarding the release date of Forza Horizon 6, its gameplay, and its expected System Requirements. Don't forget to tune in to Xbox Developer Direct 2026 on January 22, to check out the gameplay showcase of Forza Horizon. If you are a PC gamer and interested in racing game titles, check out our coverage on the best racing games for PC.