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Forza Horizon 6 Announced for 2026, Taking the Series to Japan

The release plan underscores Xbox’s multiplatform push, pairing day-one Game Pass with a later PS5 version.

Overview

  • Forza Horizon 6 launches in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 release set for post-launch and day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass.
  • The Tokyo Game Show reveal was a brief cinematic with no gameplay, with the first gameplay presentation scheduled for early 2026.
  • Japan marks the franchise’s first Asian setting, featuring Tokyo City alongside rural and mountain regions, including vistas of Mount Fuji.
  • Playground Games engaged cultural consultant Kyoko Yamashita to guide authentic depiction of Japan’s sights, sounds, and car culture.
  • Seasonal changes return with a more dramatic impact on landscape, activity, and ambient audio across spring, summer, autumn, and winter.