Release & Editions
Dates, platforms, and which edition is right for you
Release Dates
May 15, 2026
Premium Early Access
May 19, 2026
Full Launch (Standard & Deluxe)
Later 2026
PlayStation 5 Release
Unlock Times by Region
Xbox / Microsoft Store
| Region | Early Access (May 15) | Full Launch (May 19) |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT, UTC−7) | May 14 · 9:00 PM | May 19 · 12:00 AM |
| Denver (MDT, UTC−6) | May 14 · 10:00 PM | May 19 · 12:00 AM |
| Chicago (CDT, UTC−5) | May 14 · 11:00 PM | May 19 · 12:00 AM |
| All other regions | May 15 · midnight local | May 19 · midnight local |
Steam
| Region | Early Access (global simultaneous) | Full Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | May 14 · 9:00 PM | May 18 · 9:00 PM |
| New York (EDT) | May 15 · 12:00 AM | May 19 · 12:00 AM |
| London (BST) | May 15 · 5:00 AM | May 19 · 5:00 AM |
| Paris / Berlin (CEST) | May 15 · 6:00 AM | May 19 · 6:00 AM |
| Tokyo / Seoul (JST/KST) | May 15 · 1:00 PM | May 19 · 1:00 PM |
| Sydney (AEST) | May 15 · 2:00 PM | May 19 · 2:00 PM |
Early Access is for Premium Edition owners only. Cloud Gaming (xCloud) is not eligible for Early Access — it unlocks May 19 at 6:01 AM UTC.
Platforms
✓ Included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass
Edition Comparison
Standard Edition
$69.99
- ✓Base game
🎁 Included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass
Deluxe Edition
$99.99
- ✓Base game
- ✓Car Pass — 30 new cars (1 per week)
- ✓Welcome Pack — 5 pre-tuned cars + Car Voucher
Premium Edition
$119.99
- ✓Everything in Deluxe
- ✓4-day Early Access (May 15)
- ✓VIP Membership — 2× credit boost + exclusive rewards
- ✓Time Attack Car Pack — 8 vehicles
- ✓Italian Passion Car Pack — 4 post-launch cars
- ✓2 post-launch expansions
🎁 Pre-order bonus: Exclusive pre-tuned Ferrari J50
Premium Upgrade
$59.99
- ✓Upgrades Standard to Premium
- ✓Designed for Game Pass subscribers
Pre-order Bonus
🎁 Ferrari J50 (Exclusive Pre-tuned)
Available with any edition pre-order. The Ferrari J50 is a limited-run hypercar exclusive to pre-order customers.
Pre-order bonus confirmed for Premium Edition. Availability for other editions is based on pre-launch information and may be updated.
Where to Buy
Xbox / Microsoft Store
Official store for Xbox Series X|S and PC. Includes Game Pass.
Steam
PC version available on Steam. A Steam key is not included with Game Pass — purchase separately for Steam library.
PlayStation Store
PS5 version coming later in 2026. Exact date TBD.
Third-party key resellers (G2A, Eneba, Kinguin, etc.) are not affiliated with Xbox or Forza. Purchase from official stores for guaranteed activation.
Xbox Console Bundle
Xbox Series X 1TB + FH6 Limited Edition Controller + Game
$659.97
Available at Best Buy — saves $150 vs. buying separately. Includes standard 1TB Xbox Series X (no special-edition console).
Note: No special-edition Xbox Series X console has been announced for FH6.
Welcome Pack & Car Pass
Welcome Pack
- ✓5 pre-tuned cars ready to race
- ✓1 Car Voucher — redeem for any car in the game
- ✓Included with Deluxe & Premium editions
Car Pass
- ✓30 new cars delivered post-launch
- ✓1 new car added every week
- ✓Included with Deluxe & Premium editions
Preload & Download
File Size
~130 GB
Preload Available
May 1, 2026
- ✓Xbox Series X|S — preload via My Games & Apps
- ✓PC (Xbox App) — preload available for Game Pass & pre-order
- ✓Steam — preload available for pre-orders
Clear at least 130 GB before Early Access begins May 15. PS5 preload is not available — the PS5 version launches later in 2026.