The Forza Horizon series offers a turn to the east. Scheduled for 2026, the sixth opus propels players into a revisited Japan, between total freedom and respect for the local soul. There is no question here to stick to the ign map: the studio playground game favors a stylized representation, thought for driving pleasure and escape.
Japan of Forza Horizon 6 is therefore a summary of emblematic landscapes, combined in a fluid and continuous card. According to the developers, this is the largest environment ever designed in the series. Larger than Forza Horizon 5 – Already twice as extensive as FH4 – this new playground combines rural areas, mountain forests, steep coastlines, and of course … Tokyo.
A monumental map, between skyscrapers and chilles
At the heart of this free reconstruction, the Japanese capital occupies a special place. Neon lights, skyscrapers and urban agitation will be there. Tokyo becomes a playable area in its own right, with new verticality and density for the series.
In contrast to the spectrum, Japanese countryside landscapes will offer a soothing counterpoint. Don Arceta, artistic director of the game, promises a total immersion in these natural environments: “We believe that the players will be blown away by the open world of Japan that we have created”. Each area will benefit from its clean sound atmosphere, ranging from summer bells to rural stations.
Mount Fuji will also rush on the map, visible for miles around like a natural lighthouse. Spiritual symbol in Japan, it will serve as much visual benchmark as spectacular playgrounds for the most reckless.
Four seasons, a thousand atmospheres
Forza Horizon 6 renews its system of dynamic seasons, introduced into the previous opus, but by adapting it to the climatic and cultural richness of Japan. Spring with the cherry blossoms in winter covering snow passes, each period will transform the appearance of the card and driving sensations.
The developers promise that “seasonal changes really influence the world”. And for good reason: transitions will affect the roads not only, but also colors, sounds, available events and panoramas. The flowering of Sakura, as beautiful as it is ephemeral, should become one of the most anticipated moments of the virtual year.
An experience thought to last
Forza Horizon 6 does not seek to faithfully reproduce Japan. It extracts its essence, strong symbols, and agency in a fun way to create a unique driving and exploration experience. Between spirituality, verticality, nature and urban chaos, this recomposed Japan could well become the most significant map of the saga.
The exit is scheduled in 2026 on Xbox Series X | S and PC, then on PS5 at a date still not confirmed. Pending the first gameplay sequences, fans can already dream of a 250 km/h trip to the foot of Mount Fuji, or a drift between the cherry petals in the streets of Asakusa.