Forza Horizon 6 Goes Gold, Radio Stations and Performance Modes Revealed
In a nutshell
- Forza Horizon 6 officially goes gold, preload now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
- The game debuts 9 radio stations, including J‑pop, rock, hip‑hop, synthwave, and more.
- Early Access begins May 15, 2026 for Premium owners, global launch follows on May 19, 2026.
Playground Games has confirmed that Forza Horizon 6 has gone gold, marking the final step before retail and digital release.
Forza Horizon 6 Storage Requirements and Launch Schedule
Players can now preload the game on Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Xbox app, with Steam preload coming soon. Storage requirements are hefty, requiring 135GB on Xbox Series X, 130GB on Series S, and 160GB on PC with an SSD recommended.
Early Access kicks off on May 15, 2026 for Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade owners, while the global launch follows on May 19, 2026.
Horizon Festival’s Biggest Radio Line-Up
Music has always been central to the Horizon Festival, and this year’s line-up is the largest in franchise history. Forza Horizon 6 introduces 9 radio stations, blending genres from J‑pop and electropop to rock, drum & bass, hip‑hop, synthwave, and modern classical.
Stations include:
- Horizon Pulse
- Horizon Bass Arena
- Horizon Block Party
- Horizon XS
- Hospital Records
- Gacha City Radio
- Sub Pop Records
- Horizon Wave
- Horizon Opus
Each station will feature curated playlists, with Spotify tie‑ins to help fans enjoy the soundtrack outside the game.
Here are the revealed tracks and artists so far:
Horizon Bass Arena
| Artist | Track |
|---|---|
| Feiertag | Embers |
| Haywyre | Chromatically |
| Ninajirachi | Infohazard |
| Rusko | Rubix Cube |
| Daniel Allan | Can It Be Easy (feat. Lyrah) |
| Lindstrøm | Cirkl |
| ALIGN | Walls (feat. ellie d.) |
| Confidence Man | I CAN’T LOSE YOU |
| Dom Dolla, Daya | Dreamin (Eli Brown Remix) |
| Grey | IDK |
| Milk Talk | Sayonara Alpinist (Macroxx 82-99 Remix) |
| Pretty Girl | Rewind |
| Subtronics | Friends (feat. Linney) |
| Camden Cox, Punctual, Shift K3Y | Surround Me |
| FISHER | Stay |
| Gryffin | Spin Me Slowly (feat. Julia Church) |
| it’s murph, Emi Grace | Stone Cold Eyes |
| Punctual | Eden (feat. Hannah Boleyn) |
| TEED | The Echo |
| Tourist | Outside |
| Calvin Harris, Clementine Douglas | Blessings (Odd Mob Remix) |
| Anna Lunoe | Deep Blue Sea (Bryson Hill Remix) |
| ISOxo | how2fly |
| Snakehips | Pipe Down (feat. DijahSB) |
| Marshall Jefferson, Bart Skils | Sweet Harmony |
| DLG., Yung Bae | On The Dash |
| Urbandawn | Yuki Touge |
Horizon XS
| Artist | Track |
|---|---|
| A Day To Remember | Bad Blood |
| BABYMETAL | ー白炎ー (White Flame) |
| Sleep Theory | III |
| Rise Against | I Want It All |
| Biffy Clyro | Friendshipping |
| Coheed and Cambria | Searching for Tomorrow |
| Linkin Park | Up From The Bottom |
| PassCode | Ray |
| Poppy | new way out |
| Snõõper | Worldwide |
| Spiritbox | Keep Sweet |
| Turnstile | SOLE |
| BABYMETAL | Gimme Chocolate!! |
| Spiritual Cramp | Go Back Home |
| Ecca Vandal | VERTICAL WORLDS |
| BAND-MAID | What is justice? |
| Coach Party | Disco Dream |
| GOKUMON(UchikubiGokumonDoukoukai) | hatarakitakunai |
| Pendulum, AWOLNATION | Guiding Lights |
| South Arcade | Drive Myself Home |
| Teen Mortgage | Disappear |
| Bearings | Comfort Company |
| Death Lens | Power |
| ONE OK ROCK | Dystopia (Japanese Version) |
| Witch Post | The Wolf |
Quality Modes, Accessibility, and Rewards
On Xbox Series X|S, players can choose between Quality Mode (native 4K at 30fps) and Performance Mode (dynamic 4K at 60fps). Accessibility features include AutoDrive via ANNA, Proximity Radar, and a new High Contrast Mode for improved visibility.
Veteran players will also receive Loyalty Rewards, unlocking iconic cars from past Forza titles once they complete the Tokyo City intro race.
