For all this, Forza Horizon 6 aims to be the best car game in history

Japan, a gigantic world and new ideas turn Forza Horizon 6 into the big leap of the saga.

More stories in the category Xbox Game Pass

• Xbox Game Pass confirms 4 losses by the end of February: these games are leaving the service
• Xbox Cloud Gaming expands “Stream your own game” with 11 new titles
• March kicks off strong in Xbox Game Pass: these are the first confirmed titles

The excitement around Forza Horizon 6 is growing, and for good reason. Playground Games has revealed a wealth of details that make it clear this installment is not just about improving on previous games, but completely redefining what an open-world driving game can offer.

With a more ambitious approach, new systems, and a setting that already sets it apart, everything points to Forza Horizon 6 wanting to become the new benchmark for the genre when it launches on March 19th on Xbox.

Japan, revamped progression, and the biggest technical leap in the series

The new Horizon is set in Japan, combining rural mountainous areas, coastal roads, and a never-before-seen version of Tokyo. The city is five times larger than Guanajuato in Forza Horizon 5 and features a vertical structure, with elevated highways, dense neighborhoods, and a strong visual identity. This is complemented by varied biomes, from dense forests to neon-lit ports, as well as Touge mountain passes designed specifically for drifting.

In terms of gameplay, Forza Horizon 6 introduces significant changes. The new Journal acts as a progression system, starting the adventure as a tourist and recording each achievement in a collection diary. The Estate is also introduced, a customizable space in the open world where players can create circuits, shelters, and their own areas, as well as Car Meets, social hubs inspired by Japanese car culture to share cars, designs, and events with other players. Technically, the game features new 540-degree steering animations, tire wear, and window decals, adding an extra layer of realism and customization.

A Japan designed for real driving

• Tokyo is the largest city ever created in the series, with a vertical design filled with highways, dense neighborhoods, and industrial areas.

• Touge roads specifically designed for drifting, perfect for tight curves and technical driving.

• Very distinct biomes: lush forests, open coastlines, rural areas, and urban districts bathed in neon lights.

A completely different progression system

• The new Journal replaces the classic system and records each discovery, car, and event.

• You start as a tourist and your reputation grows organically, not just by winning races.

• Progress rewards exploration and variety, not just speed.

More customization and social life

• The Estate allows you to create circuits, shelters, and your own spaces within the open world.

• Car Meets function as social meeting points to show off cars, share designs, and plan events.

• Direct inspiration from Japanese car culture, something never seen before in Horizon.

A visible technical leap from the first minute

• 540-degree steering animations that change the feeling of drifting.

• Tire wear that affects driving in a realistic way.

• Window decals and more aesthetic options that affect the entire car, not just the body.

The largest content launch in the series

• Over 550 cars available from day one.

The launch will feature over 550 vehicles from the first day, with the GR GT Prototype 2025 and the Toyota Land Cruiser 2025 as flagship cars. Additionally, those who pre-order the game will receive an exclusive pre-tuned Ferrari J50, reinforcing a proposal that, in terms of content, scale, and ambition, aims very high. Everything indicates that Forza Horizon 6 not only wants to be the best Horizon, but the best car game ever made.