During the Developer_Direct in January 2026, Xbox lifted the veil on the highly anticipated Forza Horizon 6. If the first images and technical details impressed, one specific point had the effect of a cold shower: the game will not offer no French dubbing upon release. A first in the history of the license, which immediately ignited social networks.
French players quickly noticed the absence of VF (French voices) by consulting the game’s Steam page.
Although the menus and subtitles will be localized, the audio dialogues will remain exclusively in English, unlike previous versions.
A decision deemed unfair and discriminatory
Many fans expressed their disappointmentor even their angerfaced with this exclusion. “Is this a joke?” Why do the majority of Europeans have their voice actors but not France? » asked a user about X. Others denounced a blatant disregard for a historically strong market: “You favor countries that don’t care about Xbox, and we are left aside? » Calls to boycott emerged quickly. Some players promise not to buy the game if no French version is offered upon release. The hashtag #TouchePasMaVF has resurfaced, symbol of a broader unease concerning the protection of the dubbing professions in France.
Behind the scenes of a tense standoff with the actors
Behind this absence of VF could hide a contractual dispute with French dubbing actors. The official French account of Forza Horizon confirmed on X: “The audio VF is not available at the moment. We hope to be able to resume negotiations quickly with the French players. »
According to several sources, the disagreements relate to the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Some studios would require actors to give up the rights to their voices to train AI, which many refuse, fearing a direct threat to their profession.
A much broader issue than Forza Horizon
If the current situation concerns Forza Horizon 6fears extend to other Xbox productions. The much awaited Fablealso developed by Playground Games, could be the next one impacted if no compromise is found.
Even though a VF may seem secondary in a racing game, it remains essential for immersion and accessibility for the French-speaking public. Unless there is a rapid turnaround, Xbox risks suffering a significant image setback In France.