Forza Horizon 6 PlayStation 5 Release Delayed Beyond 2026
The highly anticipated PlayStation 5 release of Forza Horizon 6the popular open-world racing title previously exclusive to Xbox and PC, has been delayed beyond its initial 2026 target. This means the game will no longer arrive on Sony's console this year as players might have expected, pushing its launch to an unspecified future date.
The news of this significant delay first emerged from Tom Warren of The Verge, who shared the update while responding to a user on X. This report was subsequently corroborated by the report, confirming the accuracy of the information. However, an official statement regarding the PlayStation 5 launch delay for Forza Horizon 6 has not yet been issued by Xbox, leaving players awaiting direct confirmation from the platform holder.
Despite the recent update, the game's PlayStation Store Wishlist page remains active, suggesting that a PlayStation 5 release is still planned for the future, albeit at a later, unspecified date. This indicates that the launch has been postponed rather than canceled entirely, offering reassurance to players eagerly awaiting its arrival on the platform. The official X account for Forza Horizon had previously confirmed the game's eventual debut on PlayStation back in January of this year, setting an expectation for its cross-platform availability.
Since that initial confirmation, there have been notable shifts in Xbox's broader strategy regarding its exclusive titles. Following Asha Sharma's appointment as the new CEO, Xbox appears to be re-emphasizing its own console as a priority for exclusive content. For instance, Gears of War: E-Day was announced as an Xbox exclusive in June, despite earlier reports suggesting it might also come to PlayStation 5. These developments provide a broader context for understanding the current status of Forza Horizon 6's PlayStation 5 launch.
For players, the practical impact of this delay is a longer waiting period to experience Forza Horizon 6 on their PlayStation 5 consoles. The game originally launched on May 19, 2026, and has already achieved significant success on Xbox and PC, selling 6.4 million copies since its release. While the wait continues for PS5 owners, the active Wishlist page offers a glimmer of hope for its eventual arrival, ensuring that the game is still on track for PlayStation, just not as soon as initially hoped.