Forza Horizon 6 Sets PS5 Launch for January 26 2027

PlayStation 5 players will be able to explore Japan in Forza Horizon 6 starting January 26, 2027, as developer Playground Games brings its open-world racing game to Sony's console with cross-platform multiplayer, shared progression, and a physical disc edition. The release will coincide with a broader content rollout that includes a premium expansion on January 21 and a free update for players across all platforms.

According to announcements published by Playground Games and PlayStation, the PS5 version will be available in Standard, Deluxe, and Premium editions. The Standard and Deluxe editions launch January 26, while Premium Edition owners can begin playing five days earlier, on January 21.

The PS5 port is being developed by Panic Button in collaboration with Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios. Panic Button also handled the PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 5, which arrived on the platform the previous year.

Unlike its predecessor's digital-only PlayStation release, Forza Horizon 6 will receive a physical PS5 edition sold through participating retailers. Traxion.gg reported that the game will be printed on a disc rather than distributed as a download code in a box.

The Standard Edition costs $69.99, while the Deluxe Edition is priced at $99.99 and includes a Welcome Pack and Car Pass. The Premium Edition costs $119.99 and adds early access, VIP Membership, additional car packs, and both planned premium expansions. Prices reported for the UK are £59.99, £89.99, and £109.99, respectively.

All PS5 preorders include a Ferrari J50 that players can add to their garage after starting the game and completing the prologue. The Deluxe Edition also includes five pre-tuned cars through its Welcome Pack, while the Car Pass provides 30 additional vehicles delivered over time.

The first premium expansion will become available on January 21, 2027, across supported platforms. Playground Games confirmed that it will be included with the Premium Edition, Premium Upgrade, and Expansions Bundle, or sold separately. The expansion's theme has not yet been officially disclosed.

A separate free content update will arrive alongside the PS5 launch and first expansion. Playground Games said further details about the update would be announced closer to release.

Cross-platform support will allow PS5 players to race against users on Xbox Series X|S and Steam. Cross-save functionality will also let players carry their progress between supported platforms, while community-created content will be shared across the ecosystem.

That shared content includes EventLab races, Prefabs, Garages, Estates, vehicle liveries, and tuning setups. According to Playground Games, the expanded player community will also contribute to the creation and distribution of additional user-generated content.

The PS5 version will offer a Quality mode targeting 4K resolution at 30 frames per second and a Performance mode targeting 60 frames per second. The precise resolution for Performance mode and any additional enhancements for PlayStation 5 Pro have not been confirmed.

Forza Horizon 6 originally launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC in May 2026, bringing the racing series to Japan. The PS5 release extends the game's availability beyond Microsoft's platforms, with its first premium expansion scheduled to arrive five days before the standard console launch.