Racers, prepare to clear out your storage.
Forza Horizon 6 is just around the corner, with the next major instalment in the racing franchise set to launch on 19 May. The game officially went gold two days ago, signalling the completion of development, and more details have now been revealed ahead of release.
If you are planning to jump into the game’s Japan-inspired setting, you may want to free up a sizeable amount of storage space first. The install size for Forza Horizon 6 is enormous across both PC and Xbox Series X|S consoles. PC players should also take note of the game’s hardware requirements ahead of launch–all detailed below.
Forza Horizon 6
Release date: 19 May, 2026 (15 May for Premium Edition early access users)
Platforms: PC (Steam) and Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 release scheduled for late 2026
Developer: Playground Games
How large is Forza Horizon 6's storage space requirements?
To install Forza Horizon 6 on PC, players will need approximately 160GB of free storage space.
The Xbox Series versions are slightly smaller, with Xbox Series X requiring 135GB of free storage and Xbox Series S requiring 130GB.
The PlayStation 5 install size has not yet been confirmed, though it is expected to be similar to the Xbox versions when the game launches later this year.
The file size marks a significant jump from Forza Horizon 5, which required around 103GB on PC. The increase is likely due to advancements in visuals and expanded game content.
With its massive install size, Forza Horizon 6 stands among the largest base-game installs in gaming, comparable to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War at roughly 175GB and Final Fantasy XV at around 150GB on PC.
What are the PC system requirements for Forza Horizon 6?
PC users may want to double-check whether their hardware is capable of running the game smoothly. According to the game’s Steam listing, these are the minimum and recommended requirements.
Minimum requirements
- OS: Windows 10 22H2 (version 19045) or higher
- Processor: Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1650, AMD RX 6500 XT, or Intel Arc A380
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 167GB available space
- Additional notes: SSD required
Recommended requirements
- OS: Windows 10 22H2 (version 19045) or higher
- Processor: Intel i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti, AMD RX 6700 XT, or Intel Arc A580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 167GB available space
- Additional notes: SSD required
Forza Horizon 6 performance modes on Xbox
Xbox Series players will be able to choose between two graphical modes according to your preference, with the Quality or Performance option.
For the Series X, Quality Mode prioritises visuals with locked 4K resolution at 30fps. Meanwhile, the Performance Mode prioritises smoother gameplay, allowing dynamic resolution to target consistent 60fps.
The Xbox Series S will see scaled-back settings due to hardware limitations. Its Quality Mode will instead see a 1440p resolution and Performance Mode, scaling it down to 1080p. Both modes on Series S will use dynamic resolution scaling to maintain a stable 60fps performance.
Pricing and early access
Forza Horizon 6 is currently available for pre-orders at US$69.99 for the standard edition. Players can also preload the game ahead of launch.
The highly-anticipated racing title will feature over 550 unique cars at launch, with early access beginning on 15 May for Premium Edition owners, ahead of the full release on 19 May.
