In an intriguing twist of events, the anticipated release date for Forza Horizon 6 may have been inadvertently revealed ahead of next week’s Xbox Direct showcase. The excitement stems from a preorder pop-up linked to Forza Horizon 5, which surfaced courtesy of user XBOXF10 on X, as noted by the well-known account @wario64.
Early Access and Release Date Speculation
The pop-up indicated a four-day early access period beginning on May 15, with the official release set for May 19. This early access comes with an enticing offer: a chance to secure an exclusive Ferrari J50 for those who commit to a preorder.
However, the authenticity of this date remains under scrutiny. XBOXF10 reported that the message appeared upon exiting the garage, just before taking delivery of their vehicle. Yet, attempts by various outlets—including PC Gamer, Polygon, The Verge, and Xbox Era—to replicate this experience have been unsuccessful. This has led to speculation that Microsoft may have swiftly retracted the message, or perhaps XBOXF10 is simply indulging in a bit of mischief.
As the countdown to the Xbox Direct showcase continues, anticipation builds. The event, scheduled for January 22, promises to unveil not only Forza Horizon 6 but also other highly awaited titles such as Fable and Beast of Reincarnation. Additionally, fervent fans of The Elder Scrolls series are holding out hope for a surprise reveal of The Elder Scrolls 6.
