Forza Horizon 6 Confirms PS5 Launch for January 26, Debuting Alongside First Expansion

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The January 26 launch date coincides exactly with the release of the game’s first major expansion, though Microsoft has not yet revealed what that content will entail. As was the case with the Xbox and PC versions, players can pre-order the Premium Edition for extra goodies, including five days of early access to the game on PS5. Players who pre-order any version of the game on PS5 will also get a pre-tuned Ferrari J50.

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Something about avoiding GTA 6 / timing

The news of the game’s release date comes after rumors that Forza Horizon 6 would miss its initial 2026 release window for PS5. The news confirms that to be the case, but it will launch just in time to remove itself from GTA 6’s blast radius. This should ensure it performs well on PS5 and give the game a healthy audience. Forza Horizon 5 was a massive hit on PS5 when it was released on the console last year, so there is a strong demand for its sequel.

Subheading 2 / Looking Ahead:
IGN review context and quote

Let me integrate the IGN 10/10 review and quote.

rumors that Forza Horizon 6 would miss its initial 2026 release window
gave Forza Horizon 6 a 10/10 in its review

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Forza Horizon 6 Confirms PS5 Launch for January 26, Debuting Alongside First Expansion