Forza Horizon 6 Leaks Early Release Date Unveiling

What could be the sound of squealing tires and peaking RPMs rushing around the bend ahead of time? That’s the release date of Forza Horizon 6 making an unexpected entrance, supposedly thanks to a pop-up advertisement seen in Forza Horizon 5. If this is true, then fans of the expansive, open-world racing series would be gearing up for a thrilling journey to Japan, set to kick-off this May. nnA Saudi Arabian Twitter account, @XBOXF10, which predominantly shares Xbox gaming updates, originally posted the advertisement. It heavily insinuates an array of perks potentially available for those who pre-order the premium edition of Horizon 6. Some of these include a chance to enjoy the game four days prior to general purchasers as part of a paid early access beginning on May 15th. nnClever enthusiasts have used mathematics to decipher the likely main release date for those who aren’t too eager to shell out for instant access. This points to May 19th as the official release day. It’s a tad unusual considering previous entries of the Horizon franchise traditionally launched in the latter half of their respective years, approximately around October or November. That said, Horizon 5 was released on PlayStation in April of last year, indicating a possible shift in scheduling to earlier months. nnFurthermore, the pop-up ad claims Horizon 6 will feature ‘over 550 real-world cars’, coming close to the 534 cars packed in at launch in Horizon 5, as per data available. Other sweeteners for premium pre-purchasers include VIP membership, a welcome pack, car pass access, a Time Attack car pack, an Italian Passion car pack, and two additional ‘premium expansions’, with the latter two appearing post-launch. nnHorizon 6 is expected to make an appearance at Xbox’s Developer Direct showcase on January 22nd. If the release date was meant to be an exciting reveal at this event, it seems to follow the game’s Japanese setting unveil, which a rogue Instagram post prematurely leaked last September. It is certainly one of the year’s most anticipated games, bringing both intrigue and massive anticipation amongst gaming enthusiasts.