Playground Games has confirmed that a pirated build of Forza Horizon 6 leaked prior to its official release. The studio addressed reports of the early leak and clarified that the incident did not stem from a Steam pre-load encryption issue. The developer emphasized that the breach was intentional rather than a technical failure.
Global release scheduled for May 19, 2026 with Premium Edition access on May 15
The studio announced strict enforcement actions against individuals who access or play the leaked build. Penalties for violating these terms include franchise-wide bans and hardware bans. Playground Games stated that it is taking immediate action to deter further unauthorized distribution.
Forza Horizon 6 is scheduled for a global release on May 19, 2026. Players who purchase the Premium Edition will gain early access to the game on May 15, 2026. The studio encouraged fans to wait for the official launch date rather than engaging with the leaked version.
SteamDB suggested that the leak likely involved a user with early access to the build using a token dumper tool. Playground Games denied the pre-load theory but did not explicitly confirm the token dumper explanation. The exact method of the leak remains unconfirmed by the studio.
Playground Games has not confirmed the specific launch window for the Premium Edition early access beyond the stated date. The studio continues to monitor the situation regarding the pirated build.
Source: VideoGameChronicles
