Forza Horizon 6 Showcased at Developer_Direct
Let's discover the new chapter in the racing game series together
Playground Games is the undisputed star of the Developer_Direct. The British studio participated in the event with two highly anticipated titles: after Fable, it's Forza Horizon 6's turn, the next installment in the racing series which will be set in Japan. Directly from the developers' words, we learned about the main aspects and strengths of the production.
Japan, the world of Forza Horizon 6
The Japanese setting, with its mix of tradition and modernity, nature and urbanization, provides a unique charm to the map of Forza Horizon 6, which will be the largest in the series. The level design will be enriched by elements such as pronounced verticality, multiple biomes, and alternating seasons. To best recreate this environment, the team utilized the consultation of experts and personally traveled to Japan.
To create the locations for Forza Horizon 6, Playground Games followed a well-defined process: first comes the road, inspired by the peculiar types found in Japan, then everything around it. Among the explorable areas, the city of Tokyo stands out: it will be a true giant, the largest urban space ever conceived by the studio, composed of multiple districts, each with its own identity.
The cars of Forza Horizon 6
The car roster of Forza Horizon 6 is unrivaled: at launch there will be more than 550 cars! These vehicles, customizable in some aspects, can be acquired in new ways, for example by finding dealers scattered around the world, who might hide very rare models. Special attention will naturally be paid to local automotive culture: it's no coincidence that the cover car of Forza Horizon 6 will be the exclusive Toyota GR GT.
The ear also wants its share
The audio compartment of Forza Horizon 6 will be enhanced by a new type of technology, which faithfully simulates the ambient sound of the surrounding world: for example, we will hear the difference between speeding in the open air or in a tunnel. To make the auditory experience more authentic, Playground Games conducted extensive outdoor recordings in Japan. The soundtrack will include a selection of music from all over the world, including, of course, Japanese artists.
Forza Horizon 6 - Xbox Series X
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Forza Horizon 6 isn't content with just a garage
But where do we put all these cars? Forza Horizon 6 will offer players a large, customizable garage that can be visited by friends. But that's not all, because Playground Games wanted to go big: those who need more space will have access to an entire valley, where they can build buildings, which will remain permanently within the world.
Car meetups
Playground Games' goal is to simulate Japanese automotive culture within the game. In this regard, one cannot fail to mention the typical car meetups: Forza Horizon 6 will allow players to do the same, participating with their own speed machine. During these meetups, players can compete in special events, such as the evocative night races.
Where and when Forza Horizon 6 comes out
The release date was anticipated by a leak: Forza Horizon 6 will be released on May 19, 2026. Buyers of the Premium version will be entitled to 4 days of early access, so they can start their engines as early as May 15. You will find this racing game on Xbox Series X|S and PC platforms (Xbox Store, Steam), as well as from day one on the Game Pass service. At a later time, Forza Horizon 6 will also arrive on PlayStation 5.
The Forza Horizon 6 teaser
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