Forza Horizon 6 improves the seasons of the year and completely changes winter in Horizon

Playground Games explains how stations will work in Forza Horizon 6 and what changes compared to FH4.

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The seasons will once again be one of the pillars of Forza Horizon 6, but Playground Games has decided to overhaul them to make each one bring something unique to the experience. In a new advance of the IGN First program, the development team has explained how this system will evolve in the new open world set in Horizon Japan.

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The studio has taken Forza Horizon 4 as a direct reference, where the seasons changed the map every week. However, this time the goal has been to learn from what worked and what generated more criticism, especially when it comes to winter.

The seasons in Forza Horizon 6 change the driving experience in Horizon Japan

In Forza Horizon 6, there will still be four distinct seasons, each with its own driving conditions and scenarios. According to the Playground Games team, each season will transform the world in a visible way, which fits especially well with the Japanese environment where the new Horizon festival takes place.

The biggest revision comes with winter. In Forza Horizon 4, many roads were completely covered in snow, which was fun at first, but eventually became tiresome for part of the community. To avoid this problem, the studio has decided to change how snow behaves in the new game.

Japan will be unique in Forza Horizon 6

In the Japan of Forza Horizon 6, paved roads will normally be clear, reflecting how snow is managed in real life in many regions of the country. This will allow for fast and fluid racing even during winter.

That doesn’t mean snow will disappear. On the contrary, it will still play an important role in certain areas of the map. Off-road routes will be covered in snow, forcing players to adapt their driving and choose suitable vehicles to tackle more challenging terrain.

Additionally, the map will include a mountainous region with snow all year round, designed for those who enjoy driving on slippery surfaces without relying on the seasonal calendar.

With this new approach, Playground Games aims to make each season truly change the way you drive, maintaining variety throughout the year without any of them limiting the road experience too much.