A report from IGN says Forza Horizon 6 is set to reach PS5 on January 26, 2027, a date that would fall beyond Microsoft’s previously stated 2026 window; neither Microsoft nor Playground Games has confirmed the change.
What the report says about the PS5 launch
IGN attributes the date to billbil-kun, a leaker reporting for French outlet Dealabs. The report also says a physical PS5 edition will arrive alongside the digital release, giving PlayStation players a boxed option if that detail holds.
Forza Horizon 6 launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC in May 2026, with its PS5 version planned to follow. IGN’s report frames the January timing as a way to avoid a release clash with Grand Theft Auto 6, though the date and disc edition remain unconfirmed details from the report rather than an official announcement.
The distinction matters: the new date suggests a later PS5 arrival, but Microsoft has not publicly replaced its existing schedule. For now, PlayStation owners have a specific date to watch, not confirmation that the release has officially shifted.
Why the timing is in question
The January report conflicts with Microsoft’s earlier expectation that the PS5 version would arrive by the end of 2026. In August, The Verge’s Tom Warren reported that the game would not make that year’s window, while Playground subsequently insisted the PS5 release was still planned for 2026.
Those competing signals leave the key point unresolved. A January 26, 2027 launch would mean the port missed the stated window, but the report alone does not establish that Microsoft or Playground has formally changed its plans.
What to watch for next
Playground had not issued a fresh comment following the report, and there was no official confirmation of January 26 in IGN’s coverage. A statement from Microsoft or the developer is the clearest way to reconcile the reported date with the 2026 schedule.
Until then, both the PS5 launch date and the reported physical edition should be treated as unconfirmed. The Xbox Series X|S and PC versions are already available, but PlayStation players are still waiting for a firm release date from the companies behind the port.
