Forza Horizon 6 will finally take players to the place they've been dreaming about since the first game (2 photos)

Forza Horizon 6 Announcement

2026 promises to be a great year for car enthusiasts and gamers, as Grand Theft Auto VI will be accompanied by the long-awaited Forza Horizon 6. The announcement was made at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show, and the game will be released five years after the release of Forza Horizon 5.

New location – Japan

If the previous part of the game was immersed in the atmosphere of Mexico, the new one will send players to the breathtaking landscapes of Japan. This is confirmed by the teaser video, which ends with a view of Mount Fuji and blooming sakura.

Japan has long been a top wish list for Horizon fans, so we’re excited to finally bring this long-awaited location to players. Japan has a unique culture – from cars to music to fashion – that makes it the perfect setting for the next Horizon.

Game World Details

Developers at Playground Games said that the game’s open world will combine both natural and urban spaces. Players will be able to explore the neon lights and skyscrapers of Tokyo, as well as cozy rural and mountainous areas. According to the art director, his experience working on the Hot Wheels add-on for Forza Horizon 5 helped create the multi-level roads of Tokyo’s streets in the new installment.

The Game’s Automotive World

While specific details about the game’s fleet are still scarce, the developers promise a wide range of cars for players to enjoy. Japan’s unique automotive culture is likely to be represented in the full spectrum – from compact kei cars to vans and drift cars.

Platforms and Availability

Forza Horizon 6 will be available on Xbox Series X and S, as well as on PC via Xbox, Xbox Cloud and Xbox Play Anywhere. The game will also appear on Steam and Game Pass, and is expected to be released on PlayStation 5 some time after release.



Releasing the game in Japan is a logical step, given the many requests from the community. This location not only opens up new possibilities for the visual component and gameplay, but also allows for a deeper exploration of the unique automotive world that has been so long associated with video games about racing cars. The five-year break between parts also indicates the developers' ambitions to create a much more detailed and content-filled product.