Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Out, Japan Map & How to Play

Forza Horizon 6 fans—this is the racing update you were waiting for! During the Tokyo Game Show 2025, Microsoft and Playground Games finally revealed Forza Horizon 6, confirming that the series’ iconic car festival is heading to Japan for an epic open-world experience.

Forza Horizon 6 Sets New Course in Japan

At the Xbox showcase, the teaser trailer stunned viewers with scenes of cherry blossoms, vibrant neon-lit streets, and the breathtaking view of Mount Fuji. The buzz didn’t stop there—an early Instagram slip by the official Forza Horizon account even got fans talking hours before the event, confirming that the much-demanded Japan location is real.

Playground Games’ Art Director, Don Arceta, explained that Japan was “at the top of fan wish lists for years.” The game’s design team is blending the high-speed flair of Tokyo’s highways with calm rural landscapes, offering both city thrills and nature escapes. Forza Horizon 6 wants to capture what makes real Japan special—its mix of tradition, technology, and street racing dream.

Forza Horizon 6 Release Date and Platforms: When and How to Play

Forza Horizon 6 launches worldwide in 2026. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass on day one. Even better? Cross-play lets players race friends no matter which system they use, and the game will support Xbox Play Anywhere—even more reason for worldwide fans to join the festival.

New Features: Dynamic Japan Map and Seasonal Changes

The Tokyo Game Show, Forza Horizon 6 teaser confirmed stunning environments—a first look at elevated Tokyo highways, countryside shrines, and all four seasons: cherry blossom spring, blazing summer, vibrant autumn, and snowy winter. Fans will zoom through neon city streets, mountain roads, and even see traditional Japanese culture in small town scenes.

Developers promise that the open world will be Forza’s “biggest and most detailed map yet,” with authentic Japanese touches like ambient station sounds and festival music. Each season will transform the entire world, not just visually but with special events, new sounds, and weather changes, giving players countless new ways to enjoy every drive.

Forza Horizon 6 Social Buzz: Fan Reactions

Social media went wild after the trailer dropped. The official Forza Horizon Twitter/X and Instagram pages were packed with clips showing iconic Japanese moments—Mount Fuji at sunrise, drifting through Tokyo’s Rainbow Bridge, and even teasers of new Japanese sports cars and classic imports. Fans are sharing excitement and memes, calling this “the dream racing map” and already speculating about secret locations and hidden festival events.

A user @CpHamster commentend on Forza Horizon 6 official video:

"That's going to be awesome. Can't wait. I just recently fired up Horizon 5. "

That's going to be awesome. Can't wait. I just recently fired up Horizon 5. It crazy how beautiful the team makes the world. Sometimes I just get in one my cars and just drive. You kind of lose track of time which is a good thing it allows me to clear my head. Kudos.

— CorporateHamster (@CpHamster) September 25, 2025