Is Forza Horizon 6 Coming To Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, Forza Horizon 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass from the very first day it launches. If you’re the type who checks the Game Pass library before even thinking about opening your wallet for a new game, you’ll be thrilled (and maybe also a little bit relieved) that FH6 isn’t making anyone wait or jump through hoops. Xbox confirmed at the Tokyo Game Show that subscribers will be able to download and tear around the vivid landscapes of Japan on Game Pass from day one, whether on console or PC. Honestly, you’d have to try pretty hard to miss the news it was in all the splashy trailers, the developer blogs, even making the rounds on Reddit, which is never dead when Forza gets a new map.
Why This Is a Big Deal
Forza Horizon has always been one of those beautiful first-party Xbox titles, practically guaranteed for Game Pass since the service launched. Still, with rumors swirling lately about exclusives jumping ship and appearing elsewhere, some loyalists were kind of holding their breath. There’s comfort in tradition, and Xbox kept that going. The joke among my group chat was “If Horizon 6 ends up being a $70 purchase, we’ll just mod bikes into Horizon 5 and call it a day.” Now, no one’s threatening to do that (thank goodness for the rest of us).
Also, before anyone asks: yes, FH6 does look like it's eventually coming to PlayStation 5 after Xbox and PC get first dibs. Just not on day one, so sorry to those who were hoping for console-party parity.
What’s New About This Year’s Forza?
So, first things first: Japan is the map, and that’s honestly a bucket-list dream for a lot of players. Mount Fuji, Tokyo’s neon madness, winding country lanes the trailers are full of cherry blossoms and turbocharged hopes. If you’re a longtime Forza fan, you probably caught the nods to Japanese car culture and drift scenes, which are going to be center stage this time. There’s a kind of giddy vibe in the community, especially among people who’ve been drawing Japan-themed fantasy maps since Forza Horizon 3.
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Tokyo city driving, with genuine traffic! (and probably a hundred regrettable fender-benders)
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Seasonal weather returns, plus rural villages as well as mountain roads
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Kei cars, vans, classic JDM tuners and all those little details that car nerds (like me) obsess over
Anecdotes From the Road
The first time Forza Horizon 2 popped up on Game Pass, it was the middle of a rainy weekend, and my intentions to just “quickly test the graphics” turned into a four-hour sprint through digital Italy. Judging by the buzz, FH6 is probably going to wreck even more productivity than previous games. A friend of mine runs a small racing sim YouTube channel every time a new Forza drops, half his comments are “Is this on Game Pass yet?” Clearly, the anticipation isn’t just hype it’s part tradition, part open-world racing addiction.
How Do You Actually Get It?
It’s really simple:
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription required (no separate purchase)
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Download available on Xbox Series X|S or PC, day one
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No timed delay, no “premium” editions necessary
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Cloud play for extra convenience if you’ve got fast internet and a controller handy
I’ve had games “included with Game Pass” that still tried to squeeze extra purchases for special cars or tracks, so I’m bracing for possible microtransactions. The core experience, though, is definitely available without shelling out again.
There’s no catching anyone off guard this time Forza Horizon 6 is embracing the Game Pass powerhouse and making good on Xbox’s first-party promise. If you own an Xbox or game on PC, you’re basically invited to enjoy the Japanese landscapes for free alongside a million other speed demons at launch. Sure, I’ll probably miss half my deadlines in 2026, spinning out on Mount Fuji instead. In this case, “included with Game Pass” actually means you’re set for that day-one road trip.
No need for rigid tables, disclaimers, or endless keyword repetition here; just strap in and get your digital passport ready. The horizon really is calling.
