Forza Horizon 6 launches May 19, 2026, on Xbox and PC in three editions, plus a Premium Upgrade for Game Pass players. Overall, Standard is enough if you only want the full base game, Deluxe adds the Welcome Pack and weekly Car Pass cars, Premium is for Early Access, VIP perks, and both expansions; and the Premium Upgrade is the Game Pass-friendly route to the full premium content set.
1. All Forza Horizon 6 Editions
Edition Comparisons
Forza Horizon 6 is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam on May 19, 2026. Early Access for Premium Edition players starts four days earlier on May 15. Consequently, the PlayStation version will arrive sometime later this year.
The game comes in three editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Premium. A separate Premium Upgrade is also available for Game Pass players and anyone starting with a lower-tier edition.
Specifically, the main differences are Early Access, the Welcome Pack, Car Pass, VIP Membership, launch car packs, and whether the purchase includes the two post-launch expansions.
| Content | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Game | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-Order Bonus (Ferrari J50) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Release Date | May 19 | May 19 | May 15 |
| Welcome Pack | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car Pass (30 cars) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| VIP Membership | — | — | ✓ |
| Time Attack Car Pack | — | — | ✓ |
| Italian Passion Car Pack | — | — | ✓ |
| Expansion 1 | — | — | ✓ |
| Expansion 2 | — | — | ✓ |
| Price (USD / GBP) | $69.99 / £59.99 | $99.99 / £89.99 | $119.99 / £109.99 |
The Premium Upgrade ($59.99 / £59.99) adds all premium content to an existing Standard or Deluxe purchase or to Game Pass access. However, it does not include the base game.
2. Standard Edition
Standard Edition
The Standard Edition costs $69.99 / £59.99 and acts as the entry point for Forza Horizon 6. Specifically, it features the base game and over 550 cars at launch.
Therefore, players can fully access all gameplay systems, story content, and progression at this tier. Higher editions do not lock away any mechanics or campaign content.
The Standard Edition includes:
- Full game: 550+ cars to collect, customize, and race
- Pre-order bonus: Exclusive Ferrari J50 (redeemable from the in-game Autoshow before launch)
Additionally, Microsoft includes the Standard Edition with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at no extra cost. Standard Edition owners can also purchase any premium content individually after launch, or add the Premium Upgrade at any time.
3. Deluxe Edition
Deluxe Edition
The Deluxe Edition costs $99.99 / £89.99 and adds the Welcome Pack and Car Pass to the base game. Consequently, it suits players who want a larger car selection and a day-one head start without paying for the full Premium Edition.
Like the Standard Edition, it releases on May 19 without Early Access.
The Deluxe Edition includes everything in the Standard Edition, plus:
- Welcome Pack: 5 pre-tuned cars, 1 Car Voucher for any Autoshow car, 1 free Player House, and 3 clothing tickets
- Car Pass: 30 additional cars added to the garage weekly from May 19
However, the Deluxe Edition does not feature VIP Membership, the Time Attack Car Pack, the Italian Passion Car Pack, or either post-launch expansion. You can add these individually or through the Premium Upgrade.
4. Premium Edition
Premium Edition
The Premium Edition costs $119.99 / £109.99 and includes the complete set of launch content, along with both post-launch expansions. Ultimately, it remains the only edition that grants Early Access starting May 15, 2026, four days before the general release.
The Premium Edition includes everything in the Deluxe Edition, plus:
- Early Access: Play starting May 15, 2026
- VIP Membership: 2x Credit boost, 3 Forza Edition cars, weekly Super Wheelspin, Crown Flair, Emote, Car Horn, and free Tokyo City House
- Time Attack Car Pack: 8 legendary cars for Time Attack Circuits, available at launch
- Italian Passion Car Pack: 4 Italian cars, including the 2025 Ferrari F80 and 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 Spider (post-launch)
- Expansion 1 (post-launch)
- Expansion 2 (post-launch)
The two expansions and the Italian Passion Car Pack act as post-launch additions and do not have confirmed release dates. Furthermore, all car packs deliver vehicles as free one-time garage additions, saving in-game credits on each car.
5. Premium Upgrade
Premium Upgrade
The Premium Upgrade costs $59.99 / £59.99 and unlocks all premium content found in the Premium Edition.
It does not feature the base game and requires an existing copy of the title or an active Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription.
The Premium Upgrade includes:
- Early Access: Play starting May 15, 2026
- VIP Membership
- Welcome Pack: 5 pre-tuned cars, Car Voucher, free Player House, and 3 clothing tickets
- Car Pass: 30 cars, one per week from May 19
- Time Attack Car Pack: 8 cars, available at launch
- Italian Passion Car Pack: 4 Italian cars (post-launch)
- Expansion 1 (post-launch)
- Expansion 2 (post-launch)
Microsoft offers the Premium Upgrade to:
- Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers
- Standard Edition owners looking to unlock the full content set
- Deluxe Edition owners who want to add VIP, car packs, and post-launch expansions
6. All Add-On Content in Forza Horizon 6
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Every premium tier bundles a specific set of add-on packs that expand the base game with extra cars, perks, and post-launch content. Therefore, understanding each pack individually clarifies exactly what any given edition delivers at launch versus after release.
6.1. VIP Membership
VIP Membership permanently adds extra reward perks, including a 2x Credit boost to race rewards, 3 VIP-exclusive Forza Edition cars, a weekly bonus Super Wheelspin, and Vanity Items such as the Crown Flair, Emote, and Car Horn.
Additionally, VIP members receive the keys to the Tokyo City House: a classic Japanese home in the suburbs with a Customizable Garage.
In fact, while all players can purchase the Tokyo City House using in-game credits, VIP members receive it immediately for free. The Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade include VIP Membership, and Standard or Deluxe owners can buy it as a standalone add-on.
6.2. Welcome Pack
The Welcome Pack provides 5 special pre-tuned cars and a Car Voucher, which players can use to claim any car available from the Autoshow.
Furthermore, players receive 3 tickets for Common or Rare clothing items, plus a free Player House. You will find the Welcome Pack inside the Deluxe Edition, Premium Edition, and Premium Upgrade.
6.3. Car Pass
The Car Pass brings 30 new cars to the game, with one new vehicle made available each week starting from May 19. All cars within the Car Pass grant a one-time, free addition to the in-game garage.
The Deluxe Edition, Premium Edition, and Premium Upgrade feature the Car Pass, though you can also purchase it as a standalone add-on.
6.4. Time Attack Car Pack
Time Attack
The Time Attack Car Pack contains 8 legendary cars ideal for mastering every turn and corner at the Time Attack Circuits located around Japan.
The pack delivers all 8 vehicles to the garage as free one-time additions. Playground Games makes the Time Attack Car Pack available at launch, including it exclusively within the Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade.
6.5. Italian Passion Car Pack
Meanwhile, the Italian Passion Car Pack introduces 4 Italian cars to the garage: the 2025 Ferrari F80, 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 Spider, 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm, and 1990 Alfa Romeo SE 048SP.
The system deposits all four vehicles as free one-time garage additions. The Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade feature this post-launch pack, though developers have not announced a release date at this time.
6.6. Premium Expansions
The two Premium Expansions, found inside the Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade, each add a new location, more vehicles to collect and drive, and additional gameplay content.
Both expansions act as post-launch content with no release dates confirmed yet. Consequently, players who do not own the Premium Edition or Premium Upgrade can purchase both expansions together through the standalone Expansions Bundle, sold separately and covering only the two expansions.
7. Early Access, Game Pass, and Pre-Order Bonus
Premium Edition’s Early Access
Early Access begins on May 15, 2026, four days before the general release of May 19. Only Premium Edition owners and Premium Upgrade purchasers can play during this window.
With Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass, players can enjoy Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox Series X|S (Ultimate only), PC through the Xbox app, or Xbox Cloud Gaming as part of their membership at no additional cost from May 19.
Game Pass access covers only the Standard Edition by default and does not include Early Access or any premium add-ons. As a result, Game Pass members who want to play on May 15 must purchase the Premium Upgrade separately for $59.99 / £59.99.
Purchasing any edition or the Premium Upgrade before launch includes the Ferrari J50 pre-order bonus car:
- Exclusive pre-tuned Ferrari J50 added to the in-game Autoshow at launch.
- Available on all editions and the Premium Upgrade.
- The bonus is included with any edition or Premium Upgrade purchased before launch.
8. Which Edition Should You Buy?
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With three editions and a Premium Upgrade all launching together, the right pick depends on how much content you want from day one and how you are accessing the game.
All editions include the complete Forza Horizon 6 base game. Therefore, higher tiers do not lock away any gameplay mechanics, story beats, or progression systems.
8.1. Get the Standard Edition If You…
The Standard Edition remains the right call if you want the full game without committing to extras upfront:
- First, you want the complete Forza Horizon 6 experience without paying a premium
- Furthermore, you plan to decide on cosmetics and car packs after spending time with the game first
- Additionally, you are not concerned about the May 15 Early Access window
- Lastly, you are happy to purchase add-ons individually after launch, if at all
8.2. Get the Deluxe Edition If You…
The Deluxe Edition suits players who want a boosted garage and the Welcome Pack on launch day:
- Specifically, you want 30 additional Car Pass vehicles delivered weekly from day one
- Additionally, you want the head start provided by the 5 pre-tuned Welcome Pack cars and the Car Voucher
- Conversely, you do not need a VIP Membership or access to the post-launch expansions
- Finally, you are not prioritizing the May 15 Early Access date
8.3. Get the Premium Edition If You…
The Premium Edition serves as the most complete standalone purchase for players who want everything in one transaction:
- First, you want to play on May 15, four days before the general launch
- Next, you want VIP Membership perks, including the 2x Credit boost and weekly Super Wheelspin, active from day one
- Moreover, you want both post-launch expansions included without any future purchase
- Ultimately, you are buying the game outright rather than accessing it through Game Pass
8.4. Get the Premium Upgrade If You…
The Premium Upgrade caters to players who already have access to the base game and want to unlock everything the Premium Edition offers:
- First off, you are a Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscriber and want Early Access on May 15
- Alternatively, you own the Standard or Deluxe Edition and want to add VIP, car packs, and both expansions
- Lastly, you want all premium content without repurchasing the full game
Note that in the UK, the Premium Upgrade (£59.99) shares the exact same price as the Standard Edition (£59.99), making it a larger relative commitment for UK-based Game Pass subscribers compared to the US pricing gap.
9. Frequently Asked Questions
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These are the most common questions about Forza Horizon 6 editions, Game Pass access, and the timing of post-launch content.
9.1. Does Game Pass Include Early Access?
No. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass provide access to the Standard Edition from May 19 only.
Game Pass members must purchase the Premium Upgrade separately to enjoy Early Access starting May 15 and all the additional content included in the Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition.
9.2. Can I Upgrade to a Higher Edition Later?
Yes. Standard or Deluxe Edition owners can always upgrade to Premium at any time.
The Premium Upgrade remains available as a standalone purchase at any time and applies to both existing edition owners and Game Pass subscribers. Consequently, there is no deadline to buy it.
9.3. When Do the Expansions and Italian Passion Car Pack Release?
Developers have not confirmed release dates for either Premium Expansion or the Italian Passion Car Pack.
All three will arrive as post-launch content. Playground Games has not shared a timeline, and fans expect details closer to each pack’s availability. Furthermore, the Time Attack Car Pack remains the only premium car pack confirmed for launch on May 19.
9.4. Is Forza Horizon 6 Coming to PS5?
Forza Horizon 6 is coming to PS5 later this year, and players can add the game to their PlayStation Store Wishlist to be notified of its availability. However, no release date, pricing, or edition details for the PS5 version are available as of May 8, 2026.
