Forza Horizon 6 Early Access Starts Today: Early Access Opens May 15

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Jogadores with Premium Edition or Premium Upgrade can now download Forza Horizon 6. Early access starts this Thursday, May 15th.

The title arrives first for those who opted for the extra paid versions. Donos of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass are also able to join earlier when purchasing the upgrade. The full release for the Standard and Deluxe editions takes place on May 19th.

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Acesso varies by platform and time zone

Early access releases the game from 00:01 local time in most countries for Xbox Series X|S and the Xbox app on PC. No Steam, unlocking takes place globally at 4:01 am UTC on May 15th. Isso is equivalent to 1h01 BRT on Brasil.

Usuários on the west coast of Estados Unidos sees the game open at 9:01 pm on May 14th. The difference reflects the distribution model of Microsoft. Equipes from Playground Games have prepared servers to receive the first drivers as soon as the clock strikes the right time.

Conteúdo extra from Premium Edition

The Premium version brings the full game plus immediate benefits. Entre they are the Membership VIP, which gives Forza Edition exclusive cars, double CR rewards and weekly wheelspins. Welcome Pack offers five pre-prepared cars and a voucher for Autoshow.

Time Attack Car Pack and Car Pass add 30 vehicles over the weeks, with one new car per week. Italian Passion Car Pack and two premium expansions arrive after launch. Quem purchasing the upgrade from Game Pass gets exactly the same extras without having to purchase the base game.

  • VIP Membership with Forza Edition cars and house in Tóquio
  • Welcome Pack with cars and customization items
  • Time Attack Car Pack and Car Pass of 30 vehicles
  • Italian Passion Car Pack
  • Duas future premium expansions

Japão as the central scenario of the new Horizon

Forza Horizon 6 takes the festival to the streets of Tóquio and neighboring regions. The map mixes dense urban landscapes with rural and mountainous areas typical of the country. Jogadores explore varied biomes while participating in weekly events.

Festival Playlist returns as the main way to earn rewards. Ela unlocks new cars and outfits every week through unique challenges and events. Series 1 already has details released with specific vehicles for the first four weeks.

Como early access affects Game Pass

Membros of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass play the Standard edition on May 19 at no extra cost. Quem wants to pay four days in advance and buy Premium Upgrade. The pre-download is already available for those who booked.

The game size reaches around 160 GB on PC, which requires SSD. Progressão and saves are shared between Xbox, PC and cloud. Isso allows you to continue the journey on any device without losing achievements.

Ficha technical and initial requirements

The game runs optimized for Xbox Series X|S with 4K support. On PC, requirements include mandatory SSD. Microsoft confirmed that the title will arrive on PS5 in 2026, but without an exact date for now.

Desenvolvedores’s Playground Games highlight the attention to mechanical and visual details of Japanese automotive culture. The festival mixes classic races with themed events that explore the local landscape.

Jogadores who enter early access now can start accumulating Festival Playlist rewards from day one. Weekly content keeps the game alive after full launch.

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