Forza Horizon 6 is scheduled to release on May 19, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Early Access starting on May 15 for Premium Edition owners. A PlayStation 5 version is also confirmed for later in 2026.

To keep your FH6 account safe from bans in the upcoming Japan-based festival, follow these top 5 tips based on the official Forza Code of Conduct and established community safety guidelines.

1. Drive with Integrity (No Hacking/Cheating)

Avoid using any external software, "trainers," or scripts to gain an unfair advantage.

• Avoid Money/XP Exploits: Artificially increasing your credits or level is a high-risk activity that often triggers automated ban waves.
• No Unreleased Cars: Attempting to obtain cars not yet officially released in the game is a "zero-tolerance" violation that can lead to permanent account and hardware bans.

2. Follow UGC Guidelines for Designs

While the new Japan setting encourages creativity, your liveries and custom designs must remain "E for Everyone".

• Avoid Prohibited Imagery: Designs featuring profanity, drug symbolism (including "Free Candy" decals), or notorious iconography will lead to suspensions.
• Safe Customization: You can now paint on windows in FH6, but the same content rules apply to all surfaces of your car.

3. Maintain Sportsmanship Online

The Forza Code of Conduct explicitly prohibits unsportsmanlike behavior in multiplayer lobbies.

• No Intentional Ramming: Intentionally wrecking, pinning, or shoving other players is a reportable offense.
• Don't Retaliate: If another driver rams you, do not hit back. Instead, record the footage and submit a report through the official support site.

4. Use Only Approved Third-Party Tools

While some community-made tools are popular, use them with extreme caution.

• Non-Manipulative Tools: Tools that do not manipulate game code or provide a competitive advantage (like certain paint import overlays) are generally allowed, but used at your own risk.
• Avoid Save Editing: Manipulating your Xbox Cloud save data is a severe violation that can result in a total ban from all Xbox services.

5. Be Mindful in Communications

Your behavior in in-game chat, official Discord servers, and forums impacts your account standing.

• Respect the Community: Hate speech, harassment, and bullying have a zero-tolerance policy and can result in immediate permanent suspensions.
• Avoid Ban Dodging: If you receive a temporary suspension, do not attempt to bypass it by creating a new account. This can lead to a permanent hardware ban (HWID ban).

To keep your Forza Horizon account safe from bans, avoid all third-party cheating/modding tools, refrain from using AFK/wheelspin glitches for illegitimate money, and ensure all shared liveries follow strict content guidelines (noprofanity/drugs). Additionally, play cleanly in multiplayer without ramming, and never use shared, "cracked," or suspect devices.