In a nutshell

• An in-game ad in Forza Horizon 5 possibly hints at the Forza Horizon 6 release date.
• Microsoft and Playground Games have not confirmed the leak.
• Fans expect an official announcement soon, possibly during an Xbox showcase.

An in‑game advertisement spotted by players may have accidentally revealed the release date for Forza Horizon 6, the next entry in Playground Games’ acclaimed open‑world racing franchise.

Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Possibly Revealed

According to Xbox Infinite, an ad appeared in Forza Horizon 5, teasing the upcoming sequel with a date that may indicate its official launch window. When asked how and where the pop-up appeared, the account stated it appeared when they “left the garage and before I started taking delivery of my car.”

According to the ad, the game will feature over 550 real-world cars and there will be a pre-order of the premium edition, which will include the following:

• Early Access May 15
• VIP Membership
• Welcome Pack
• Car Pass
• Time Attack Car Pack
• Italian Passion Car Pack (coming post-launch)
• 2 Premium Expansions (coming post-launch)
• Pre-tuned exclusive Ferrari J50

While Microsoft and Playground Games have yet to confirm the information, the timing suggests an announcement could be imminent, possibly tied to an upcoming Xbox showcase or the upcoming Developer Direct.

Are you looking forward to the launch of Forza Horizon 6?