Forza Horizon 6 arrives on May 19, 2026, bringing the next chapter of Playground Games’ open-world racing series to Xbox Series X|S and PC. As launch day approaches, you may already be planning how and where you will start your journey.
You do not have to wait until the official release date to get on the road. If you choose the Premium Edition or the Premium Upgrade, you can access the game starting May 15, giving you several days to play before the full launch.
Get Early Access With the Premium Edition
You can start playing Forza Horizon 6 on May 15, 2026, four days before the standard release, by purchasing the Premium Edition. Early access unlocks at 12:00 a.m. ET (4:00 a.m. UTC) on that date.
To access the game early, follow these steps:
- Open your preferred platform storefront, such as Steam or Xbox.
- Search for Forza Horizon 6.
- Select the Premium Edition.
- Complete your purchase.
After checkout, the full game appears in your library and becomes playable as soon as early access begins.
You can also unlock early play if you use Game Pass by buying the Premium Upgrade Bundle, which adds the Premium content and four-day head start to the base game.
The Premium Edition costs more than the Standard version. You pay extra for early access and additional content, such as bonus cars, membership perks, and upcoming expansions delivered after launch.
Before you commit, confirm that your PC meets the system requirements or that your console has enough available storage. Early access grants the complete experience, so you download the full game ahead of launch.
If you want to start racing before the general player base, the Premium Edition provides a clear path to do it.
