With its May 19 release date solidified, Microsoft confirmed in the press release that Forza Horizon 6 is available to preorder on PC and Xbox Series X|S right now, and those who opt for the Premium Edition of the game get early access starting on May 15. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com

Developer Direct witnessed the release of the first Forza Horizon 6 official gameplay video, and before I delve into more details, you just have to press the play button in the YouTube clip embedded below. Watch the 47 seconds of Forza brilliance and come back for more details.

A new in-game ad in the previous title suggests that Forza Horizon 6's release date is in mid-May 2026.

According to the image, users who pre-order the Premium Edition of Forza Horizon 6 will get four-day early access to the game starting May 15. That means the general release date of the open world racing game will likely be May 19. VGC, citing sources, also corroborated the launch window for Forza Horizon 6.

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