Forza Horizon 6: Everything We Know

🏁 Forza Horizon 6 — Japan Confirmed, 2026 Launch: Everything We Know

Playground Games finally revealed Forza Horizon 6, and it’s heading to Japan in 2026. Here’s a complete breakdown of leaks, features, gameplay expectations, and everything fans should know.

🌏 Setting Confirmed: Japan

After years of speculation, Japan has officially been chosen as the setting for Forza Horizon 6. Fans have been requesting this location for nearly a decade — with its mix of neon-lit cities, mountain passes, countryside rice fields, and legendary drift culture, it’s the perfect playground for the Horizon Festival.

📅 Release Year & Platforms

Forza Horizon 6 will release in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. Xbox has confirmed the title will also be available on Game Pass Day One. A PlayStation 5 version is rumored but not yet officially confirmed.

🎮 Gameplay Expectations & Features

• Expanded Map Size — Developers teased the Japan map is “the largest yet” with iconic regions like Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and rural Shikoku.
• Improved Physics — A brand-new driving model tuned for drift culture and tighter street racing.
• Car Customization 2.0 — More body kits, licensed brands, tuning sliders, and community-made liveries.
• Dynamic Seasons & Weather — Returning from FH5, but now with snowstorms in Hokkaido and typhoon rain effects in Tokyo.
• Event Lab Overhaul — Deeper creation tools for custom races, stunts, and challenges.

⚖️ FH6 vs Forza Horizon 5 — What’s New?

Feature	FH5 (Mexico)	FH6 (Japan)
Map Size	~75 sq miles	~100+ sq miles (leaked)
Weather	4 Seasons	4 Seasons + Typhoon Events
Customization	Standard kits	Widebody, Drift Kits, JDM focus
Story Mode	Festival Rising	Street Racing Underground Story

👥 Community Reactions & Theories

Fans are hyped about drifting through Japanese mountain roads inspired by Initial D. Many expect collaborations with brands like Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru to bring iconic JDM cars back into the spotlight.

❓ Forza Horizon 6 FAQ

Q: When will FH6 release?
👉 2026 (exact date TBA).

Q: Is it exclusive to Xbox?
👉 Xbox Series X|S and PC confirmed. PS5 rumored but not official.

Q: Will it support crossplay?
👉 Yes, just like FH5.

Q: Is FH6 on Game Pass?
👉 100% confirmed for Day One.

With Forza Horizon 6 set in Japan, Playground Games is finally delivering what fans have been dreaming about. From touge mountain racing to neon Tokyo drifts, FH6 is shaping up to be the most ambitious entry yet. 🚗💨 Stay tuned — more leaks and trailers will drop in the coming months.