Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Version Reportedly Delayed Beyond 2026

The anticipated PlayStation 5 release of Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly been pushed back, with the acclaimed Xbox racing title now unlikely to hit Sony's console in 2026. This news comes from Tom Warren, a senior reporter at The Verge, who shared on X/Twitter that he no longer expects the port to launch before the end of the year. IGN has also confirmed this to be accurate. However, Xbox has not officially announced any changes to its plans for the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 6, and IGN has reached out to the company for comment. In recent months, Xbox has shifted its focus away from multiplatform releases, as evidenced by the absence of PS5 and Switch 2 logos in some recent game trailers—a move that Xbox's Asha Sharma previously called a "miss" in May. Additionally, it was reported that Xbox pulled a trailer for Halo: Campaign Evolved from Sony's June PlayStation State of Play at the last minute. Both Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution have been confirmed as permanent Xbox console exclusives. Sharma had earlier stated that Xbox would honor previously announced multiplatform launches, such as Forza Horizon 6 and Halo: Campaign Evolved, but no specific release dates or promotional plans were guaranteed. While there's no indication that the PS5 port of Forza Horizon 6 has been canceled outright—it would likely sell well on Sony's console—a delay would align with Xbox's recent strategy of emphasizing its own consoles as the primary place to play its games, especially with the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day in October. Furthermore, the release of GTA 6 in November is expected to dominate the market, making it a risky window for other major titles. Despite the uncertainty, fans of the series have much to anticipate, as IGN's review of Forza Horizon 6 awarded it a perfect 10/10, calling it "the new standard in open-world racing" and "a gundamn masterpiece."