Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Later This Year

Playground Games has reaffirmed that Forza Horizon 6 will be released on PlayStation 5 later this year, addressing recent rumors suggesting a delay. The developer confirmed the 2026 release window in a blog post detailing the game's latest update, pushing back against speculation that the PS5 version had been postponed to 2027.

The confirmation appeared at the end of a blog post focused on the "British Automotive" update, which introduced new vehicles like the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed and 2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR, along with a new Drift Attack challenge. The post stated, "If you're planning your trip to Discover Japan on PlayStation 5, stay tuned! Forza Horizon 6 will be releasing on PS5 later this year," directing players to the game's Wishlist page on the PlayStation Store.

Rumors of a delay began circulating last month, with some reports indicating that the PS5 release might be pushed to 2027. The lack of a concrete release date, coupled with the approaching end of the year and the industry's focus on the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI release, fueled these concerns. While no specific date has been announced, the "later this year" timeframe suggests a release in the...