Forza Horizon 6 Release Time: Global Launch Schedule and New Zealand Trick

Owen Carter May 14, 2026 0 comments 1 min read

Forza Horizon 6 launches May 19, 2026. Premium Edition early access begins May 15. Regional unlock times for Xbox and Steam, plus the New Zealand trick to play early.

Forza Horizon 6 Release Time: Global Launch Schedule and New Zealand Trick

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Playground Games has announced the release timing for Forza Horizon 6. The game launches on May 19, 2026, with early access for Premium Edition buyers starting May 15.

Premium Edition early access starts May 15

Xbox release times vary by region. For example, players on the US Pacific coast can start playing at 19:01 on May 14, while those in Eastern time, the UK, Central Europe, Japan, and Australia all unlock at 00:01 on May 15. Steam users will have a global simultaneous release.

A New Zealand trick allows Xbox players to access the game early by changing their console region. This method has been used for previous Forza titles.

Playground Games has not confirmed the exact launch window for all platforms. The information comes from the Forza Horizon Twitter account.

Source: VideoGameChronicles

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