The next entry in Xbox’s biggest open-world racing Forza Horizon franchise has quietly re-entered the conversation. Playground Games has kept its cards close, but recent movement around the series has fans convinced that the studio is gearing up for its next major project. With Horizon 5’s update cycle slowing down and internal tech discussions picking up again, attention is shifting toward what comes next.
That speculation gained momentum this week as industry chatter suggested where the franchise might be heading. According to early reports circulating among racing-game insiders, Forza Horizon 6 is being prepared for a launch sometime in early 2026. It’s far from confirmed, but the timing lines up with the studio’s usual multi-year development rhythm and the recent staffing changes spotted across Playground’s job listings.
What’s still a mystery is the setting and that’s where fan theories are running wild. Japan continues to be the most requested destination, but Italy, South Korea, and even a multi-region map have entered the discussion as Playground experiments with more advanced tech, weather systems, and biome transitions.
If the rumored window is accurate, Horizon 6 could be closer to a reveal than many expect. For now, all eyes remain on Xbox to see when the series finally returns to the starting line. Stay tuned to VGNW and follow us on X for updates, leaks, and every Forza Horizon 6 development as it unfolds.
Is Forza Horizon 6 coming out in 2026?
Early industry talk suggests a possible early 2026 release window, though Microsoft has not confirmed it.
Where will Forza Horizon 6 be set?
The setting is still a mystery. Popular fan theories include Japan, Italy, South Korea, and multi-region environments.
