Forza Horizon 6 release date and timings for all regions, how to pre-load on Xbox and PC

One of the most anticipated racing games in years is almost here, and Forza Horizon 6 is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam on May 19, 2026. Early Access for Premium Edition players is going to start four days earlier on May 15, enabling them to experience the game a few days earlier. With Japan as the backdrop and over 550 real-world cars to drive, the game will be among the biggest Forza Horizon games. It will be exciting to see the different things that the developers have ready for the players.In the section below, we provide you with Forza Horizon 6’s launch timings and how you can pre-load the game.As already mentioned above, Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade owners get four days of early access starting May 15. Here are the exact unlock times for the early access:May 14May 15On Steam, Early Access unlocks globally at 12:01 AM EDT on May 15.Coming to Standard and Deluxe Editions, and Game Pass members, the full launch follows the same regional structure:May 18May 19Keep in mind that Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can play the game day one on May 19.XboxPCAlternatively, Game Pass subscribers can pre-load through the Xbox app on PC.Xbox downloads are listed at around 135 GB, while PC downloads are over 160 GB. As a result, you will need sufficient storage for the game. This was all you needed to know about Forza Horizon 6’s launch timings and pre-load details.