With just over two weeks to go before release, you can already download the upcoming racing game. Buyers of the Premium Edition can even hit the gas sooner.
Forza Horizon 6 is coming soon, and developer Playground Games is letting you download the open-world racing game right now. While the official release isn’t until May 19, 2026, it doesn’t hurt to clear some space on your hard drive—Forza Horizon 6 takes up a lot of room.
Everything you need to know about the Forza Horizon 6 preload
- Preload start:If you’ve already pre-ordered the new Forza on PC or Xbox or have a Microsoft Game Pass subscription, you can download the game right now.
- Storage requirements:PC players need to free up146 GBof space, while the Xbox Series X and S require135 GBof hard drive space. Luckily, you have plenty of time to clear some space beforehand.
- By the way:APS5 versionis also in the works and is scheduled for release in 2026. However, Playground Games hasn’t revealed a specific date yet.
In Forza Horizon 6, you’ll not only race through the series’ largest open world to date, but also through Japan for the first time. You can see what it looks like and how it plays in our preview:
Release and Early Access
As previously mentioned, theofficial release is on May 19, and this also applies to access via Game Pass. However, anyone who purchased the Premium Edition for 120 euros can get started as early asMay 15
Official times for when you can roll up to the starting line on both days are not yet available.& nbsp;According to SteamDBit could be around
6:00 a.m. be the time.
If you want to know more about Forza Horizon 6, check out our overview article, which you can find in the link box above. There you’ll find everything about the new open-world map in Japan, the system requirements, details on the single-player campaign, the differences between the editions, and of course more about the nearly 400 confirmed vehicles in the game.
