Forza Horizon 6 takes the open-road racing festival to Japan for the first time, launching May 19, 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X|S. From the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to the winding mountain passes of Hakone and the coastal highways of Okinawa, Playground Games has built the most ambitious and beautiful Horizon world yet. With over 600 cars, dynamic seasons, and a reworked progression system, FH6 is shaping up to be the biggest racing game of the year.
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About Forza Horizon 6
Developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios, Forza Horizon 6 brings the beloved open-world racing festival to Japan for the first time in series history. The map spans multiple iconic Japanese regions including Tokyo's Shibuya district, the Hakone mountain roads, cherry blossom valleys near Kyoto, and coastal Okinawa highways — each with its own unique driving environment and seasonal weather.
New features include a reworked Car Mastery system that rewards focused driving with specific vehicles, dynamic weather that shifts mid-race, expanded EventLab 2.0 custom race and game creation tools, and over 600 cars from 100+ manufacturers. The Horizon Festival brings back fan-favorite modes like Horizon Tour, The Eliminator, and Horizon Arcade alongside brand-new activities tied to Japan's car culture.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Developer | Playground Games |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Release Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Platforms | PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S |
| Setting | Japan |
| Price | $69.99 (Standard Edition) |
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| CPU | Intel i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel i7-10700 / Ryzen 7 3700X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1060 / RX 580 | RTX 2070 / RX 6700 XT |
| Storage | 100 GB SSD | 100 GB SSD |