Microsoft Surely Kicking Itself for Not Having Forza Horizon 6 on PS5 Ready for Next Month’s Launch
Forza Horizon 6 will arrive on PlayStation 5 later in 2026, though Microsoft likely regrets missing the opportunity to have the port launch alongside next month’s major PS5 announcement event. The timing miscalculation is particularly notable given the proven strength of its predecessor on the platform. Forza Horizon 5 has sold over 5 million copies on PS5 alone in less than a year since its port release, providing clear evidence of substantial consumer demand for the racing franchise on PlayStation. This impressive sales milestone was confirmed by Virtuos, the support developer who provided engineering and art production assistance on the project, through their official website. The strong performance of Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation underscores a significant market opportunity that Microsoft appears to have misjudged. Having Forza Horizon 6 available at a major platform event could have provided substantial promotional momentum, increased brand awareness, and heightened platform visibility for the title—advantages that the delayed release will now forgo.