Forza Horizon 6 release date seemingly leaked thanks to in-game pop-up

Following its official announcement back during Tokyo Game Show 2025, Microsoft confirmed that we would be learning more about Forza Horizon 6 during the console maker’s upcoming Xbox Developer Direct. Set to go live on the 22nd of January, users have reported receiving a pop-up inside Forza Horizon 5 which seems to have leaked the release date for its sequel.

As shared by Twitter user XboxF10, an in-game pop-up within Forza Horizon 5 appears to have offered full details on the upcoming Forza Horizon 6, including its release date, Premium Edition content and more.

Though unable to be directly replicated by others so far, the pop-up claims that Forza Horizon 6 will officially launch on the 19th of May – with Premium Edition owners gaining 4 days of advanced access (starting on the 14th).

Beyond this, the message includes the full list of Premium Edition content, namely:

• VIP Membership
• Welcome Pack
• Car Pass
• Time Attack Car Pack
• Italian Passion Car Pack (post-launch)
• 2 Premium Expansions (post-launch)

Last but not least, all those who pre-order the game are said to receive “a pre-tuned and exclusive Ferrari J50”. Of course, this should all be taken with a pinch of salt for now, but with the Xbox Developer Direct set to go live in one week’s time, we likely won’t have to wait long to learn all about Forza Horizon 6 in an official capacity.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the developer direct? Which of the three announced titles are you most excited to learn more about? Does Xbox’s advanced access strategy bother you or not? Let us know down below.

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