Forza Horizon 6 appears to have leaked ahead of launch after game files were reportedly made accessible through Steam, allowing users to download the title before release.
According to reports circulating online, the files were accidentally published through Steam and later surfaced on platforms such as SteamDB. The situation quickly drew attention across online communities, including major piracy-focused forums and subreddits, where users claimed the game had already been cracked and made playable.
Reports suggest that pirates were able to run the game shortly after accessing the leaked files, though the extent of functionality and whether the build represents the full retail version remains unclear.
Microsoft and Playground Games have not publicly commented on the reported leak at the time of writing.
Forza Horizon 6 is scheduled to launch on May 19, 2026 for Windows and Xbox Series X/S, with a PlayStation 5 version planned for later in the year. Developed by Playground Games with support from Turn 10 Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios, the upcoming entry moves the Horizon Festival to a fictionalized version of Japan.
The game is set to feature the largest map in series history, including a large-scale recreation of Tokyo alongside rural regions inspired by the Japanese countryside. Players will be able to take part in events such as Touge Battles and Time Attack circuits while collecting and customizing more than 550 licensed vehicles.
