{"id":6680,"date":"2026-09-09T08:13:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T08:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/?p=6680"},"modified":"2026-09-09T08:13:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T08:13:02","slug":"forza-horizon-6-ps5-delay-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/hr\/forza-horizon-6-ps5-delay-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Reportedly Delayed to 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite Playground Games recently stating<\/a> that Forza Horizon 6 would launch on PS5 later this year, a new report claims Microsoft has decided to delay the PlayStation<\/a> version until early 2027.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conflicting information comes just one day after an official Forza Horizon 6 update told PlayStation players to stay tuned for a PS5 release later in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Version Could Slip to Early 2027<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Verge’s Tom Warren reports that Microsoft is now planning to delay the PS5 version, citing sources familiar with Playground Games<\/a>‘ plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Warren:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMicrosoft is planning to delay the release of Forza Horizon 6 on PS5, according to sources familiar with Playground Games\u2019 plans.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The PlayStation version was reportedly scheduled for 2026 but is now expected in po\u010detak 2027.<\/strong>. No more specific release window has been provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The timing makes the situation particularly unusual, as Playground Games recently stated that Forza Horizon 6 would be \u201creleasing on PS5 later this year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tokyo Game Show Could Provide an Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft is scheduled to have a presence at Tokyo Game Show 2026 later this month<\/strong>, making the event a possible venue for clarification or a new PS5 release window. However, there is currently no confirmation that an announcement will happen there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forza Horizon 6 originally launched on May 19, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC<\/strong>, taking the open-world racing series to Japan for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until Microsoft or Playground Games officially confirms a delay, the PS5 version technically remains announced for 2026. However, if the latest report is accurate, PlayStation players will have to wait until early 2027 to play Forza Horizon 6.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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