Why Forza Horizon 6 Has No Bugattis (And Why Data Miners Already Found Them in the Files)

Forza Horizon 6 launched with over 550 cars — and zero Bugattis. No Veyron Super Sport. No Chiron. No Divo. No EB110. For the first time since 2009, a major Forza game launched without a single Bugatti in the roster. The reason has nothing to do with Playground Games and everything to do with a $100M+ corporate restructuring that happened just three weeks before launch.

What Happened

Bugatti has been a Forza staple for 17 years — every Forza Motorsport since 2009, every Forza Horizon since 2012. The Veyron, Chiron, Divo, and EB110 have anchored the S2 hypercar class across multiple generations of players.

At FH6 launch on May 15, 2026, the manufacturer selection screen scrolled from BMW to Cadillac with nothing between them. Bugatti was simply gone. Players noticed within hours of Premium Early Access going live.

The Corporate Cause — Porsche Sold Its Bugatti Stake

Bugatti hasn't operated as a standalone company since 2021. It's part of Bugatti-Rimac, the joint venture between Porsche (45% stake) and Croatian electric hypercar maker Rimac Group.

On April 24, 2026 — three weeks before FH6 launched — Reuters reported that Porsche agreed to sell its entire Bugatti-Rimac stake to a US-based consortium led by HOF Capital (linked to Egypt's billionaire Sawiris family).

When ownership changes, licensing agreements with downstream partners — including video games — typically need to be renegotiated from scratch. Playground Games didn't have time to close a new deal before launch. That's why Bugatti isn't in FH6.

Data Miners Already Found Bugattis in the Files

Within days of launch, FH6 dataminers reported multiple Bugatti model references hidden inside the game files. Confirmed mentions include the 2026 Bugatti Tourbillon (the V16 hybrid hypercar replacing the Chiron) and the 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+.

The models exist in the build. They're locked. They're not accessible to players. Playground built them, finished them, and shelved them pending the licensing fix.

This Has Happened Before

Mitsubishi was absent from Forza Horizon 4 at launch — same reason, expired licensing. It was added later via a free update once the deal closed.

Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia, and Abarth were all missing from Forza Horizon 5 at launch — caught up in the Stellantis merger paperwork. All four returned post-launch via free Festival Playlist updates.

The pattern is consistent: when corporate restructuring blocks a brand at launch, Playground adds the brand back via a free update once the paperwork clears. Bugatti is almost certainly following this exact pattern.

When Will Bugattis Actually Arrive?

Playground Games has made no official statement. But the timing works out: HOF Capital's Bugatti-Rimac acquisition needs to finalize, then Playground negotiates a new licensing deal, then the locked models in the game files get switched on via a Series update.

Realistic timeline: Series 3 or Series 4 (mid-to-late summer 2026). Worst case: a 2027 expansion drop. The cars are ready — they're just waiting on lawyers.

Where to Get Forza Horizon 6 Cheaper

Xbox Store: Premium Edition $119.99, Premium Upgrade Bundle $59.99 (Game Pass path), Standard $69.99 (May 19, free with Game Pass Ultimate / PC Game Pass).

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