Forza Horizon 6 Fans Disappointed by Bugatti Absence

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When Forza Horizon 6 launched on May 19, 2026, fans noticed a surprising gap in the car lineup: Bugatti was completely absent. For a franchise that has featured Bugatti hypercars since the very first game, this was a big shock for long-time players.

Why Bugatti is Missing

Ownership Shift: Bugatti was previously part of the Volkswagen Group. In recent years, Volkswagen transferred majority control to the Rimac Group, forming a new joint venture called Bugatti Rimac.

Contract Renegotiation: With this corporate restructuring, Playground Games couldn’t simply renew old licensing agreements. They had to negotiate entirely new contracts with the new owners.

Launch Timing: These complex negotiations weren’t finalized in time for the May 19 release. As a result, legendary cars like the Veyron, Chiron, Divo, and the classic EB110 didn’t make it into the day-one car roster.

Community Reaction

Longtime Forza fans have voiced their disappointment online. On platforms like Reddit and the official Forza forums, players noted that this is the first time in the series’ history that Bugatti has been completely absent at launch. Many feel that without these hypercars, the game’s roster feels incomplete.

Looking Ahead

There is hope for Bugatti’s return. The franchise has a history of reintroducing missing cars through post-launch updates or seasonal content. Given Bugatti’s popularity, industry experts expect the hypercars to appear in future Festival Playlist updates or DLC once the licensing agreements are finalized.

For now, fans will have to enjoy the 550+ other vehicles in Japan’s sprawling open world while waiting for the iconic French hypercars to make their return.