According to reports, Microsoft has decided to postpone the release of Forza Horizon 6 for the PS5 console until early 2027. This decision was made to avoid direct competition with the game Grand Theft Auto 6 and to maximize revenue within the multiplatform strategy promoted by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.
Although the game was officially released on Xbox Series X|S and PC in May according to the original schedule, PlayStation players must wait. The main reason for postponing the PS5 version is the need to avoid conflict with GTA 6, which is scheduled for release in November.
Since both games offer action in the high-speed racing genre, Forza believes it is wise not to coincide with the launch of GTA, as this could negatively affect sales.
This multiplatform release strategy is largely linked to the new Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, who took over from Phil Spencer in 2026. Under her leadership, Microsoft has moved away from console exclusivity policies, also porting major projects such as Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution to PS5.
The decision for Forza Horizon 6 to come to PlayStation followed the huge success of the cross-platform game Forza Horizon 5. According to reports, Forza Horizon 5 generated over $300 million in revenue solely on PS5, so Xbox expects similar financial figures when Forza Horizon 6 finally appears on the platform.
The wait is likely to be worthwhile: IGN reviewed Forza Horizon 6 after its launch on Xbox and gave it a perfect score. The publication called the game the most beautiful and best sounding ever created by Playground Games, while also noting the wonderfully realized map.
