Highlights
- Playground Games confirms the PS5 release following speculation about cancellation.
- The Japan-based racing title arrives on Sony's console in January 2027.
- The PS5 port brings platform-wide progression and multiplayer support.
Claims that Forza Horizon 6 has been cancelled on PlayStation 5 (PS5) were contradicted by Playground Games' Oct 8 announcement confirming its Jan 26, 2027, release. Rumors alleging that Xbox Game Studios abandoned the port because of technical barriers involving PlayStation's network architecture also lack substantiation.
The developer has instead confirmed cross-platform play and cross-save support with Xbox and Steam.
The cancellation claims also conflict with the game's confirmed development arrangements. Panic Button, which previously handled the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5, is developing the port alongside Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios.
Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Date and Editions
The announcement follows months of uncertainty over the original 2026 release window.
Players can choose between three editions:
- Standard Edition: Launches Jan 26, 2027, with the full game. Costs $69.99 USD, £59.99 GBP, or €69.99 EUR.
- Deluxe Edition: Launches Jan 26 and includes the Welcome Pack and Car Pass. Costs $99.99, £89.99, or €99.99.
- Premium Edition: Offers five days of early access from Jan 21, alongside VIP Membership, Welcome Pack, Car Pass, Time Attack Car Pack, Italian Passion Car Pack, and two expansions. Costs $119.99, £109.99, or €119.99.
Standard and Deluxe owners can purchase the Premium Upgrade separately for $59.99, £59.99, or €59.99. Additional content, including the Car Pass, Car Packs, VIP Membership, and first Premium Expansion, will also be available for purchase at release.
A physical disc edition will be available through supporting retailers. All PS5 pre-orders include a pre-tuned Ferrari J50, which players can unlock after completing the prologue.
Players can check the PlayStation Store for local currency pricing.
Cross-Platform Play Confirmed
Playground Games has confirmed that PS5 players can carry their progress between platforms using the same Microsoft account.
Cross-platform multiplayer and shared community content will also be supported, including EventLab races, garages, prefabs, estates, liveries, and tuning setups. The PS5 version will offer 4K at 30FPS in Quality mode and 60FPS in Performance mode.
With over 550 cars and updates such as Drift Attack, Forza Horizon 6 is bringing its Japan-based Horizon Festival to PlayStation, rather than abandoning the platform.
