Forza Horizon 6 Store

Have you heard the roar of engines echoing through the streets of Tokyo? That's right - the early access period for Forza Horizon 6 has begun! You can start from nothing and rise through the street racing ranks, much like Sean did in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.

Can't wait any longer? You're probably wondering how to jump right into your Japanese racing adventure. Let's break down what you need to do.

Forza Horizon 6 Early Access Date

Forza Horizon 6 unlocks on Xbox and PC on May 19, but players with early access get to enter the game four days ahead of schedule. On Xbox consoles and PC Xbox App, this early entry typically begins at 12:01 AM local time on May 15. A few regions get it slightly earlier.

• United States: May 14 at 9:01 PM (Pacific Time) / 11:01 PM (Central Time)
• Other Regions: Most unlock at 12:01 AM local time on May 15.

For players on Steam, the early access launch follows a unified schedule:

• PDT: Thursday, May 14, 9:01 PM
• CDT/CST: Thursday, May 14, 11:01 PM
• EDT: Friday, May 15, 12:01 AM
• BST: Friday, May 15, 5:01 AM
• CEST: Friday, May 15, 6:01 AM
• CST: Friday, May 15, 12:01 PM
• JST: Friday, May 15, 1:01 PM
• KST: Friday, May 15, 1:01 PM
• AEST: Friday, May 15, 2:01 PM
• NZST: Friday, May 15, 4:01 PM

Early access is now fully underway, so you can log in right now and tear through Japan's cities and countryside. However, some players who pre-ordered the game may still find themselves locked out, likely because their version doesn't grant early access eligibility.

How to Get Early Access?

Not everyone who pre-orders can enter early. Currently, the only way to get a four-day head start is with Premium Edition. Even Deluxe Edition won't get you past the gate.

If you're feeling impatient, you can either upgrade directly to Premium Edition or get Premium Upgrade to unlock early access. Beyond the new cars, upgrading to the higher tier also gives you a boost that helps you earn more Forza Horizon 6 Credits in the early stages of the game.

Here's what each version includes:

Standard Edition ($69.99)

• Full base game
• Pre-order bonus: Ferrari J50 (pre-tuned, exclusive)
• No early access

Deluxe Edition ($99.99)

• Full base game
• Pre-order bonus: Ferrari J50
• Welcome Pack (5 pre-tuned cars + 1 Car Voucher + 3 clothing tickets)
• Car Pass (30 cars, 1 per week)
• No early access

Premium Edition ($119.99)

• Full base game
• Pre-order bonus: Ferrari J50
• 4-day early access (play from May 15)
• Welcome Pack
• Car Pass (30 cars)
• VIP Membership (double credits, 3 Forza Edition cars, weekly Super Wheelspin, Tokyo City House, crown flair, emote, horn)
• Time Attack Car Pack (8 legendary cars)
• Italian Passion Car Pack (4 Italian cars)
• Two expansions (each with a new location, cars, and gameplay)

Premium Upgrade ($59.99) 

• 4-day early access (play from May 15)
• Welcome Pack
• Car Pass (30 cars)
• VIP Membership (all benefits)
• Time Attack Car Pack (8 cars)
• Italian Passion Car Pack (4 cars)
• Two expansions
• Does not include the base game

System Requirements

You might jump at the chance to grab Premium Edition, only to find your hardware struggling to keep up - with the sound of your fans whining even louder than the car engines in the game. So before you commit, it's a wise move to check the official system requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600
• GPU: GTX 1650
• RAM: 16 GB

This setup delivers a smooth 60-frame experience at 1080p native resolution with low graphics settings. For reference, in Forza Horizon 5, GTX 1650 can average around 60–70 frames at high settings (1080p), and can even reach 90–100 frames on low settings. That means FH6's low settings may actually look better than the previous game's low settings, while demanding slightly more performance - dropping from 100 to 60 frames. For a sequel, that's a superb optimization job.

Recommended Requirements

• CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (both 6-core, 12-thread)
• GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB VRAM) / Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A580 (8GB VRAM)
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: SSD

This setup targets 1440p resolution, high graphics settings, and over 60 frames. In FH5, an 8GB graphics card running at 4K ultra settings may start swapping data to system memory after extended play due to VRAM constraints.

But the game's excellent memory management means you'll rarely face major stuttering - just minor performance hiccups. So RTX 3060 Ti and A580 should handle 1440p high settings without trouble, while RX 6700 XT's 12GB of VRAM gives you room for even sharper texture detail.

Extreme Requirements

• CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
• GPU: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (12GB VRAM) / Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB VRAM)
• RAM: 24 GB
• Storage: NVMe SSD

This setup gets you 4K native resolution, ultra settings, and over 60 frames. And it's far from top-tier - compared to many newer games, FH6 is clearly more approachable in its optimization. 12GB of VRAM is plenty for 4K ultra settings, while the RX 7900 XT's 20GB of VRAM offers even more headroom.

If you're chasing maximum ray tracing, you'll want to step up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or Radeon RX 9070 XT, and Memory should also be upgraded to 32GB.

In short, if your current machine runs Forza Horizon 5 without breaking a sweat, it'll handle FH6 just fine. So go ahead and secure that Premium Edition to get your early access underway.

As the release date for Forza Horizon 6 draws near, it is time to lift the veil on one of the game's most exciting evolutions for fans: the mysterious Estate system. 

Much like the unlockable player houses found in previous FH series, Estate serves as both a fast-travel point and a customizable personal space, complete with a garage where players can freely decorate and showcase their vehicle collections. However, Estate represents a much larger plot of land; players can unlock and construct almost any structure they desire, transforming this expansive property into a canvas for their creativity.

Thus, the Estate is far more than just a sanctuary for storing your prized vehicle collection in Forza Horizon 6; it is the ultimate vehicle for growing alongside your game progression and proudly displaying your greatest achievements.

The Multi-Functional Garage

Early in FH6 main storyline, players are given the opportunity to unlock an ancient estate. Nestled deep within the mountains of the northern map region, this location boasts a prime setting, offering immediate access to some of the game's most challenging mountain roads. You are free to customize its interior and exterior to your heart's content, you can even give the estate a name of your choosing.

Upon entering the garage, you are greeted by a raw, industrial-style space with a distinct wasteland aesthetic. Notably, thanks to the introduction of a free-form customization mode in Forza Horizon 6, you can clear out the clutter by removing accumulated junk such as old bulldozers, rusty scaffolding, and discarded cardboard boxes. You can even recycle this debris to earn tens of thousands of Forza Horizon 6 Credits, netting yourself a tidy little profit to kick-start your funds.

During the garage customization process, you can do more than just place traditional items like toolboxes and hydraulic jacks; you can also craft your own exclusive lounge areas. The options range from retro arcade cabinets, and even unique coffee tables crafted from tires (complete with realistic scuff marks), to various wall-mounted decorations. You can even designate specific spots within the space to serve as dedicated Forzavista vehicle display zones.

The only minor drawback is that the initial garage provided by the Estate offers a limited number of vehicle display slots. However, as you progress through the game, you can unlock Player House Perks to expand your vehicle capacity, ultimately transforming your humble workshop into a world-class private automotive museum. 

The Open-World Sandbox Estate

Step out of the garage, and that's when the actual show begins. The Estate in Forza Horizon 6 covers a surprisingly vast area, a scale that rivals, or even exceeds, that of a small city or a complete race circuit found elsewhere on the map. Moreover, every inch of land as far as the eye can see belongs to you as your personal domain, allowing you to sculpt it into the landscape of your dreams.

Naturally, some players might worry that managing such a massive area and configuring the map settings within it would be an incredibly arduous task. However, the development team has anticipated this concern and introduced a suite of highly efficient editing tools.

For smaller objects, players need not click on items one by one; instead, a spherical cursor allows you to clear away entire clusters of trees or debris in a single sweep, instantly opening up acres of empty space. This method, however, does not apply to larger, more complex structural assemblies. For those, you can utilize clone and node snap functions to automatically piece components together, making the construction process effortless.

In short, utilizing the extensive library of assets, you can bring almost any racing fantasy to life, whether it involves track segments featuring unique corners, urban landscapes complete with multi-story apartments, hotels, and industrial buildings of varying heights, or purely atmospheric elements like Horizon mascots, inflatable wacky waving tube men, and victory podiums. There is virtually nothing you can't create within The Estate!

You could even place a colossal Brachiosaurus or a circling Pterodactyl right next to the finish line, making it feel as though you've raced straight into Jurassic Park as you speed past.

Community-Shared Assets

Getting back to the core concept: the true allure of The Estate in FH6 lies in its powerful social features. The value of your Estate grows as you continue to build upon it, and all your custom layouts can be saved as blueprints and shared with your friends.

This means that even if you lack a natural talent for architecture, you can download masterpieces created by the community's most gifted builders, whether it's a flawless Tokyo Drift style parking lot or an intricate stunt park. You can invite friends to your private estate to engage in high-intensity races on tracks you designed yourself, or simply cruise leisurely through the forests atop the mountain peaks.

In conclusion, through the innovative Estate system, Forza Horizon 6 successfully blends the thrill of open-world racing with the creative satisfaction of sandbox-style building and management. This title is set to officially launch on May 19, 2026. At that time, every driver will have their very own automotive paradise. Are you ready to build your own exclusive racetrack within your Estate? We look forward to seeing you in FH6!