Forza Horizon 6 Is the Highest Rated Game of the Year, But Will Anything Beat It?
Forza Horizon 6 has established itself as the critical darling of 2026, achieving a 92 Metacritic score—the only game to surpass the 90-point threshold so far this year. The open-world racing game leads ahead of close competitors Resident Evil Requiem and Saros, signaling a strong year for acclaimed titles.
The game is slated for release on PS5 later in 2026, following its appearance on other platforms. However, developer Playground Games lacks the resources to deliver the PlayStation port simultaneously with the original launch, resulting in a staggered release schedule. According to Microsoft’s media kits and press releases, the PS5 version remains targeted for 2026, though a specific release date has yet to be announced.
This delayed multi-platform approach mirrors the success of Forza Horizon 5, which was ported to PlayStation years after its original launch. That version proved commercially successful, selling over five million units on PS5 despite arriving well after the initial release. The franchise’s demonstrated appeal across platforms suggests similar strong performance for Horizon 6’s eventual PlayStation release.