Microsoft's racing title Forza Horizon 6 has appeared on Steam nine days before its scheduled official launch. The game files surfaced on the Valve marketplace on May 10 due to an accidental upload of unencrypted data. This leak provided a playable build of the title to the public well ahead of the planned release window.
Official global release date set for May 19 with early access on May 15
Data extracted from the Steam listing reveals that the full game files total over 155GB. The SteamDB record for the title carries the App ID 2483190. The leaked version currently lacks online functionality and multiplayer support. Piracy groups are actively using a crack to allow users to play the standalone version locally.
The official global release date for Forza Horizon 6 is set for May 19. PC and Xbox versions will grant early access to players starting on May 15. Microsoft has not confirmed any changes to this schedule despite the premature leak.
Some fans believe the negative reaction to the leak should prompt Microsoft to move up the release date. Industry observers note that server-side authentication may prevent hackers from enabling full online features in the pirated build. It remains unclear if the leaked files contain all the necessary components for a complete experience.
Information regarding the pricing of Forza Horizon 6 is not included in the available reports. Microsoft has not issued a statement addressing the specific security breach on Steam. The company has not confirmed whether it will take further action regarding the unauthorized distribution.
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