It's official: Forza Horizon 6 delayed to 2027 on PS5, and the game's first expansion has been announced

eurogamer.net Oct 9, 2026

It’s official: Forza Horizon 6 delayed to 2027 on PS5, and the game’s first expansion has been announced

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Oct 9, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Forza Horizon 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 on 26 January 2027, delayed from the original 2024 schedule. The PC and Xbox versions released in May, but the PS5 release is postponed to early 2027, with early access available from 21 January for Premium Edition buyers at £110. The Premium Edition also includes the first paid expansion, while a free update will be released for all players. The PS5 build supports 30 FPS at 4K in Quality mode and 60 FPS in Performance mode, and cross‑platform play, saves, and user‑generated content are fully supported.

💡 Why It Matters

· The delay underscores the growing challenge of delivering next‑gen titles across multiple platforms, while the Premium Edition’s bundled expansion signals a shift toward monetizing post‑launch content.

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