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Forza Horizon 6 Will Have a Physical PS5 Disc, But There's a Catch

Playground Games officially scheduled the PlayStation 5 release of Forza Horizon 6 for January 26, 2027. The game will include a physical Blu-ray disc edition, though buyers must still download data due to the game's size. Some reports indicate the disc functions as a game key. Players who purchase the Premium Edition will receive early access. This launch coincides with the release of the game's first premium expansion.

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  • ✓ Forza Horizon 6 launches on PS5 on January 26, 2027.
  • ✓ The PS5 version will have a physical disc edition.
  • ✓ Physical disc owners must download additional data from the internet.
  • ✓ Premium Edition buyers get early access.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Playground Games officially confirmed the January 26, 2027 release date and the availability of a physical disc.

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  1. Forza Horizon 6 PS5 version set for January 26, 2027 release

    Playground Games officially scheduled the PlayStation 5 release of Forza Horizon 6 for January 26, 2027. The game will include a physical Blu-ray disc edition, though buyers must still download data due to the game's size. Some reports indicate the disc functions as a game key. Players who purchase the Premium Edition will receive early access. This launch coincides with the release of the game's first premium expansion.

    Why it matters

    This release marks a shift for the Forza franchise, which was previously exclusive to Microsoft platforms. The move to PS5 follows earlier denials regarding a PlayStation port.

    What is confirmed

    • Forza Horizon 6 launches on PS5 on January 26, 2027.
    • The PS5 version will have a physical disc edition.
    • Physical disc owners must download additional data from the internet.
    • Premium Edition buyers get early access.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The physical disc is a Game Key Disc.
    • The PS5 launch will occur alongside the game's first premium expansion.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of specific early access dates for Premium Edition buyers
    • Details on the size of the mandatory download for disc owners
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. Push Square — Forza Horizon 6 Will Have a Physical PS5 Disc, But There's a Catch
    2. Forza.net — Forza Horizon 6 Welcomes More Players on January 26!
    3. Game Informer — Forza Horizon 6 On PS5 Delayed To 2027, Will Launch Alongside Game's First Premium Expansion
    4. IGN — Despite Previous Denials, Forza Horizon 6 is Reportedly Coming to PS5 in January on Disc
    5. Yahoo Tech — Forza Horizon 6 Finally Has A PS5 Date, And PlayStation Players Get Something Xbox Didn't On Day One
    6. ixbt.games — Microsoft to Release Disc Version of Forza Horizon 6 for PS5 ...
    7. psxextreme.com — Physical Forza Horizon 6 Edition Races For 2027 - PSX Extreme
    8. rc-club-game.com — Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Disc Release in January 2027
    9. www.ign.com — Forza Horizon 6 for PS5 Is Up for Preorder - Here's What ...
    10. www.psu.com — Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Officially Set For Jan. 26, 2027 ...
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