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Forza Horizon 6’s PS5 Version Reportedly Slips to 2027 as Playground Games Issues Vague Statement
Forza Horizon 6’s PlayStation 5 launch appears to be delayed into next year. Trusted leaker billbil-kun confirmed on October 7 that the PS5 port has slipped into 2027, corroborating an earlier report from The Verge’s Tom Warren, with a specific date of January 26, 2027 now attached to the claim.
The news lands a day after Playground Games posted an unusually vague statement acknowledging community frustration, without directly addressing what players were upset about.
What Playground Games Actually Said
The October 6 post on Forza Horizon 6’s official account read, in part: “Hey Horizon Community, we’re reading all your comments about Forza Horizon 6, and we realise that we haven’t been talking with you as much as we could be.” The statement stopped short of naming a specific issue, leaving fans to connect it to the mounting speculation around the PS5 delay themselves.
That vagueness is notable given how firm Playground Games had been up to this point. As recently as the lead-up to this statement, the developer was publicly reiterating that the PS5 version remained on course for a 2026 release and actively encouraging players to wishlist it on the PlayStation Store.
A Rocky Stretch Despite Strong Reviews
The timing is awkward for a game that’s otherwise had a strong run critically. Forza Horizon 6 launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC on May 19, 2026, and became the highest-rated game of the year’s first half on Metacritic with a 90 score, a showing that outpaced other major 2026 releases.
Community sentiment has cooled since then, though. Beyond the PS5 wait, players have raised concerns over data loss issues, which prompted Xbox to roll out a cloud save auto-recovery feature, along with the removal of exploits in recent patches. None of these are confirmed to be the specific trigger for Playground Games’ statement, but they reflect a broader pattern of friction building over the past several months.
What’s Happening in the Game Right Now
Away from the PS5 uncertainty, Forza Horizon 6 is still receiving regular content on its existing platforms. The game’s Series 6 update, Horizon Meets, went live October 8, bringing a new Treasure Car, 200 new Horizon Play levels, 10 new Spec Race stock cars, and limited-time 7-Eleven crossover rewards. Car Pass owners also get four new vehicles throughout October, including the 2024 Ferrari Purosangue on October 15 and the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4Matic+ closing out the month on October 29.
For now, neither Playground Games nor Microsoft has officially confirmed a new PS5 release date, so the January 2027 figure should be treated as a credible leak rather than a locked-in announcement.
FAQ
Is Forza Horizon 6 still coming to PS5 in 2026?
It’s looking unlikely. Leaker billbil-kun and The Verge’s Tom Warren both report the PS5 version has slipped into 2027, with a specific date of January 26, 2027 attached to the claim, though Microsoft hasn’t officially confirmed a new date.
Why did Playground Games post an apology statement?
The October 6 statement acknowledged community frustration without specifying the exact cause, though it arrived alongside growing speculation about the PS5 delay and other player concerns raised in recent months.
When did Forza Horizon 6 originally release?
Forza Horizon 6 launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC on May 19, 2026. The PS5 version was originally promised for later in 2026.
Is Forza Horizon 6 well-reviewed?
Yes. It became the highest-rated game of 2026’s first half on Metacritic with a score of 90.
What’s new in Forza Horizon 6 right now?
The Series 6 “Horizon Meets” update launched October 8, 2026, adding a new Treasure Car, new Spec Race cars, 7-Eleven crossover content, and new Car Pass vehicles throughout the month.
