When exactly will Forza Horizon 6 release on PS5?

Playground Games has only given a window: "later this year," meaning before the end of 2026. No exact date has been announced, which gives the studio plenty of leeway.

Why is the PS5 port arriving so late?

Playground Games provided no explanation. Historically, Xbox exclusivity windows allow Microsoft to strengthen its ecosystem before a broader multi-platform release.

How is Forza Horizon 6 performing since its launch on Xbox and PC?

The game has been a critical hit with a score of 91 on OpenCritic and 99% recommendations. It has received five major updates since its May 19, 2026 launch.

Can I trust this announcement?

It's the official confirmation from Playground, but the lack of a precise date and previous rumors from IGN and The Verge show that nothing is set in stone in AAA development. A delay is always possible.

Forza Horizon 6 on PS5: Playground calms down delay rumors

Playground Games is coming up for air at the right time. As rumors of a delay of the PS5 port of Forza Horizon 6 to 2027 were piling up, the studio has just reaffirmed in black and white that the PlayStation 5 version will indeed arrive "later this year", meaning in 2026.

The clarification went almost unnoticed, slipped in at the very end of a post devoted to the British Automotive update (new Drift Attack mode, brand-new cars, Festival Playlist). No big fanfare announcement, just a line to reassure PS5 players who have been waiting since the Xbox/PC launch on May 19.

The context explains the surrounding nervousness. In late August, Tom Warren of The Verge said he wasn't expecting to see the game on PS5 before 2027, given the lack of an official announcement and the already packed release schedule. IGN then corroborated the info, saying it "understood" the same thing on its end. This cast serious doubt on the date, nearly four months after the initial multi-platform launch.

This reaffirmation doesn't change anything on the content side: it's a simple calendar reminder, not a precise date. And in AAA development, a confirmation today doesn't rule out a delay tomorrow, especially without a concrete release window announced. For a game that scored big with critics (91 on OpenCritic, 99% recommended), the PS5 market remains a significant chunk not to let slip away for too long. It remains to be seen whether Playground will keep its promise before the end of the year.