Forza Horizon 6 Buying Guide — Which Edition Should You Buy?
Forza Horizon 6 is available in multiple editions across Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5. This guide breaks down every edition, what you get, and which one offers the best value for your play style.
Edition Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Premium Add-Ons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Game | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ (requires base game) |
| VIP Membership | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Car Pass | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Premium Racing Content | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Early Access (May 15) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Welcome Pack | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Expansion 1 & 2 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Price | $69.99 | $89.99 | $99.99 | $49.99 |
Edition Details
Standard Edition — $69.99 / ¥9,980
Best for: Players who want the base game at the lowest price.
The Standard Edition includes the full FH6 base game. No bonus content, no VIP perks, no early access.
What you get:
- Forza Horizon 6 base game
- Pre-order bonus (if applicable)
Skip this if: You plan to buy DLC separately later — the Premium Add-Ons bundle will cost more separately than buying Premium outright.
Deluxe Edition — $89.99
Best for: Car collectors who want the Car Pass but don't need VIP or expansions.
| Bonus | Value |
|---|---|
| Car Pass | ~$20 value |
| Savings vs separate | ~$10 saved |
The Deluxe Edition sits in a middle ground. It adds the Car Pass (weekly new cars for 6 months) but skips VIP, early access, and expansions.
Consider this if: You mainly care about having every new car and can wait for the full release on May 19.
Premium Edition — $99.99 / ¥14,980 — ⭐ RECOMMENDED
Best for: Most players — best value for money.
Early Access: Play from May 15, 4 days before the official May 19 release.
What you get:
| Content | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Game | $69.99 |
| VIP Membership | ~$15 |
| Car Pass (6 months) | ~$20 |
| Premium Racing Content | ~$10 |
| Welcome Pack | ~$5 |
| Expansion 1 | ~$20 |
| Expansion 2 | ~$20 |
| Unlock All | Priceless |
| Total separate value | ~$160 |
| Your cost | $99.99 |
The Premium Edition delivers everything Forza Horizon 6 has to offer. If you intend to play FH6 for more than a few weeks, this is the most cost-effective option.
Premium Add-Ons Bundle — $49.99
Best for: Game Pass subscribers who already own the base game.
If you're playing through Game Pass, this bundle upgrades your Standard Edition to Premium-level content.
Contents: Same as Premium Edition — VIP, Car Pass, expansions, early access — but requires the base game (or Game Pass).
Important: If you own Game Pass and plan to stick with it, this is the most economical path to premium content.
Pre-Order Bonuses
Pre-ordering any edition (physical or digital) typically unlocks:
| Bonus | Description |
|---|---|
| FH6 Fanta Car | Exclusive livery and vinyl group |
| Forza Edition Car | Early access to a special FE vehicle |
| 5,000 CR Bonus | Starting in-game credits |
These bonuses are relatively modest — don't base your edition choice on them.
Where to Buy
PC (Steam)
- Buy on Steam
- Editions: Standard / Deluxe / Premium
- Steam Key also available from third-party retailers
Xbox Series X|S + PC (Microsoft Store)
- Editions: Standard / Deluxe / Premium
- Xbox Play Anywhere — buy once, play on both Xbox and PC
- Save data syncs across platforms
PlayStation 5
- Editions: Standard / Deluxe / Premium
- Available via PlayStation Store
- Disc version available at retail
Game Pass
- Available day one (May 19) with Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass
- Premium Add-Ons Bundle ($49.99) for VIP, Car Pass, expansions and early access
Which Edition Should You Buy?
🎮 Casual player (<20 hours) → Standard Edition or Game Pass
🏎️ Car enthusiast (20-100 hours) → Premium Edition — the $30 extra over Standard is exceptional value
🎯 Competitive / Completionist (100+ hours) → Premium Edition — expansions and VIP rewards make this the only choice
💻 Game Pass subscriber → Standard Edition ($0 via GP + Premium Add-Ons $49.99)
Price Comparison by Region
| Region | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $69.99 | $99.99 |
| Japan | ¥9,980 | ¥14,980 |
| Europe | €69.99 | €99.99 |
| UK | £59.99 | £84.99 |
Prices are manufacturer's suggested retail and may vary by retailer.
FAQ
Q: Can I upgrade from Standard to Premium later? A: Yes. Buy the Premium Add-Ons Bundle ($49.99) to upgrade any edition to Premium-equivalent.
Q: Is FH6 cross-platform? A: Yes. Full crossplay across Xbox, PC (Steam + MS Store), and PlayStation 5. See our crossplay guide.
Q: Does FH6 require Game Pass for online multiplayer? A: On Xbox: yes (Game Pass Core or higher). On PC and PS5: no subscription required for multiplayer.
Q: Will FH6 run on Xbox One? A: No. FH6 is exclusively for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Q: What's the cheapest way to play FH6? A: Game Pass subscription ($11.99/month for PC, $16.99/month for Ultimate). Play the full base game without buying it.