Ever since the gameplay trailer for Forza Horizon 6 dropped, racing fans have been itching to play the game. It’s set in Japan, which is one of the best places when it comes to car culture and street racing.
The trailer also looked phenomenal, with more realistic graphics, a bigger open-world map, more cars, new modes, and overall a lot of content to explore. However, we have to wait till the release date to try it out.
As it stands, Forza Horizon 6 will officially launch on May 19, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC players, with the full game available on Game Pass and standard purchases alike. The PlayStation 5 version is confirmed too, but it arrives later in 2026 with no specific date yet.
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Will Forza Horizon 6 Have Early Access?
A lot of big game releases usually have Early Access. Sometimes it’s free, but most of the time it’s usually part of a premium edition of the game. Forza Horizon 6 belongs to that second category. Yes, Forza Horizon 6 has Early Access, but it’s limited to specific editions.
To get Early Access to Forza Horizon 6, you need to pre-order the Premium Edition of the game. Players who purchase the Premium Edition (or a Premium Upgrade if they already own another edition) will be able to play up to four days before the official launch, starting on May 15, 2026. Early access in this case doesn’t mean a separate beta or open weekend. It simply means buyers of the top‑tier edition get to start the full game early before most other players.
In short, Forza Horizon 6 offers four-day Early Access with the Premium Edition of the game.
What The Premium Edition Offers
Along with Early Access, Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition also has other perks and benefits. Here is what you’re getting with the Premium Edition.
- A copy of the game
- Early Access – Play four days early
- Car Pass
- VIP Membership
- Welcome Pack
- Time Attack Car Pack
- Two Premium Expansions (post-launch)
- Italian Passion Car Pack (post-launch)
- Pre-order bonus: Pre-tuned and exclusive Ferrari J50
You are getting a lot with the Premium Edition of the game. However, it is around $120 at the time of writing, which is quite expensive. But it’s the only way to get Early Access to the game.
If you have already bought the Standard Edition, you can upgrade it to Premium Edition by getting the Premium Upgrade Bundle, which is around $60, which will land you at the same $120 price mark if you add the Standard Edition that you already bought.
What It Means For The Fans
If you are a massive Forza Horizon 6 fan and want to be one of the earliest players of the game, the Premium Edition gives that option, but it also costs a lot. However, it does offer pretty neat benefits and content along with Early Access, so if you want to start your Forza Horizon 6 journey strong, it might be a worthy investme
For players who don’t care about starting a few days early, the standard release on May 19 offers the same core experience without needing the more expensive tier. But if you’re invested in early progression, photo ops, or competitive streaks, the early access window gives a small edge.
