Playground Games has confirmed that Forza Horizon 6 remains on track for a PlayStation 5 launch before the end of 2026, pushing back against recent industry rumors suggesting the port had slipped into next year. The developer addressed the release timing directly in a post on the official Forza website, reassuring console players that the game is still set to arrive on Sony’s platform later this year.
The update comes after weeks of speculation surrounding the port’s status. Concerns mounted after media outlets, citing industry insiders, indicated that the PS5 version might miss its original 2026 window due to a crowded fall release calendar. Because Microsoft and Playground Games had remained silent regarding a concrete launch date following the title’s initial debut on Xbox and PC, many assumed a delay was quietly underway behind the scenes.
In the company’s latest blog post covering the new “British Automotive” content update, Playground Games included a direct note regarding the status of the PlayStation version. The developer stated plainly that Forza Horizon 6 will launch on PS5 later this year and encouraged interested players to add the title to their PlayStation Store wishlists for future notifications. While no specific day or month was attached to the announcement, the explicit statement serves as a clear counter to the delay reports.
Forza Horizon 6 originally launched on Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 19, 2026, earning critical acclaim and strong sales figures across both platforms. With the base game already established and receiving consistent post-launch content, the upcoming PS5 release marks a significant step in Microsoft’s continued effort to bring select first-party titles to competing console hardware. Players on PlayStation 5 can expect full access to the open-world racing experience once the port officially lands in the coming months.
