Forza Horizon 6 Release Schedule: All Editions and Launch Times
Forza Horizon 6, the highly anticipated racing title, will launch globally on Tuesday, May 19, 2025. Players can access the game earlier depending on the edition purchased. Below are the exact launch dates and times for each edition across platforms.
Forza Horizon 6 Editions
- Standard Edition – Launches at midnight local time on May 19.
- Deluxe Edition – Launches at midnight local time on May 19.
- Premium Edition – Available for play starting May 15, 2025 (May 14 for some regions), offering up to four extra days of early access.
Launch Times by Platform
Forza Horizon 6 launch times are synchronized across platforms, with local midnight timing for console players. PC players follow the schedule below:
- 9:00 PM PT (May 14)
- 11:00 PM CT (May 14)
- 12:00 AM ET (May 15)
- 4:00 PM UTC (May 15)
- 5:00 PM BST (May 15)
«If you're on an Xbox console, you can start playing at midnight in your local time. That also applies to the Standard and Deluxe Editions when they're available.»
Premium Edition Extras
The Premium Edition offers significant advantages, including:
- Up to four extra days of early access (starting May 15).
- VIP membership benefits.
- Two exclusive car packs.
- Access to the Car Pass, which adds a new vehicle weekly (also included in the Deluxe Edition).
The Standard Edition does not include the Car Pass or bonus car packs.
Countdown Timers
Premium Edition players can track their early access window with the following countdown:
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For Standard and Deluxe Edition players, the countdown begins at local midnight on May 19:
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All launch times are based on official Xbox announcements. For the most accurate local timing, refer to your device’s time zone settings.
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