The 10 big novelties of Forza Horizon 6 for Game Pass

Playground Games breaks down the changes and systems that will shape the Horizon Festival in Japan.

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After showcasing its open world set in Japan for the first time, the new chapter of the saga is starting to take shape with more clarity. Forza Horizon 6 not only bets on a change of scenery, but also on a deep evolution in structure, customization, and driving sensations, as explained by the studio itself.

The news comes from the Deep Dive published by Playground Games, where the pillars that will shape a delivery designed to take a step further in the series are reviewed, both technically and playably.

Forza Horizon 6 details 10 major innovations that will mark its most ambitious leap

The Horizon Festival moves to Japan, with an open world full of recognizable locations, from mountain passes to a large-scale recreation of Tokyo. This is added to a more marked season system, with visual and environmental changes that affect crops, climate, sound, and driving depending on the region.

Along with these pillars, Forza Horizon 6 introduces new events, social systems, and customization options that aim to offer more freedom and variety in the long term.

These are the 10 highlighted innovations:

1. Japan as the main setting, with iconic areas like Shibuya, the Tokyo Tower, or alpine roads.

2. More differentiated seasons, with specific visual effects and conditions per region.

3. Horizon Rush, obstacle events that require Festival wristbands to access.

4. More social spaces, with dynamic activities scattered throughout the map.

5. Customizable garages and The Estate, an area to create your own circuits.

6. Rare cars scattered throughout the world, ready to be discovered and added to your garage.

7. Used vehicles, some with discounts and unusual models.

8. Proximity radar, to improve visibility and avoid collisions during racing.

9. Redesigned audio system, with acoustic modeling and advanced spatial reverberation.

10. Improvements in animations and customization, with up to 540 degrees of steering wheel rotation and dynamic visual wear.

With this set of changes, Forza Horizon 6 aims to become the most complete and customizable delivery in the series, reinforcing its identity within the Microsoft Gaming catalog before its release on Xbox Series and PC.