New details of Forza Horizon 6: larger map, gigantic Tokyo and the return of gas stations

IGN reveals new information about the long-awaited Xbox driving game and points to a much more ambitious map.

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New details keep emerging about Forza Horizon 6, and everything points to the next installment of the popular Xbox racing saga being the largest and most ambitious to date. The information comes from a new preview published by IGN, where several aspects of the game’s open world are shared.

One of the most notable elements is that the title will feature the largest and densest map in the entire Horizon series. According to the shared details, the city of Tokyo will be five times larger than Guanajuato, the main city present in Forza Horizon 5.

This suggests that the urban environment will play a much more important role within the map, with a greater number of streets, explorable areas, and activities scattered throughout the city.

Coast, biomes, and greater terrain variety

The new map will also include a coastal area, which will expand the variety of landscapes and routes available for driving.

In addition, the game will feature elevation-based biomes, meaning that the environment will change depending on the terrain height. This could translate into different types of vegetation, climate, and landscapes within the same map.

Gas stations return to the Horizon series

Another interesting detail is the return of gas stations, a feature that had not appeared in the series since Forza Horizon 3. Their return would coincide with the 10th anniversary of the Horizon series, which could bring back other classic elements that fans remember from previous installments.

For now, Microsoft has not offered a full presentation of the game, but these new details suggest that Forza Horizon 6 will bet on a much larger, more varied, and activity-filled open world than in previous installments.