Forza Horizon 6

[Goldrusher]

release: 19 mei 2026
genre: racing
dev: Playground Games

Forza Horizon trekt naar Japan.

Welcome to Japan, a place where the stunning contrasts of rural and urban come together as you uncover the secrets hidden within Horizon's most dense map yet, full of verticality, diverse biomes and spectacular driving experiences. Cruise the suburbs and iconic downtown streets or challenge yourself in the docks and industrial districts of Tokyo City, the largest ever urban area in a Forza Horizon game, and the home for car enthusiasts.

Drive over 550 real-world cars, including some much loved and fan favorite JDM classics, featuring cutting-edge engine audio and updated steering animations with up to 540 degrees of wheel rotation. As you explore Japan, collect special Forza Edition cars fitted with extreme modifications and find rare Aftermarket Cars to test drive and buy. Your path to making a name for yourself will see you meet the Legends of the Horizon Festival, participate in Touge Battles, and experience authentic stories rooted in Japan’s legendary car culture.

 

[Goldrusher]

Meer info:

Forza Horizon 6: Answering the Big Questions About That Japan Setting - Xbox Wire

Forza Horizon 6 is coming in 2026 - and it's set in Japan. We got the answers to some of our biggest questions after the reveal.

news.xbox.com

Qua map sowieso Tokyo, maar ook het platteland en de bergen.

“While we’re not announcing too much in terms of detail right now, we’re excited to show fans the true breadth of beauty – both natural and urban environments – that Japan has to offer,” explains Arceta. “From the neon lights and towering buildings of Tokyo City – one of our most detailed and layered environments to date – to the serenity and natural beauty of Japan’s rural and mountain areas, we think players will be blown away by the open world of Japan that we have built.

Kei cars, driften en tuning spelen een grote rol.

Kei cars and vans with cult followings, precision motorsport, drifting’s roots, and their passion for customization really stands out. It’s welcoming to different levels of enthusiasm and knowledge, which is exactly the kind of layered world I want players to feel.

De wereld moet écht aanvoelen, en de kleinste details zijn belangrijk.

“The team wanted to present more than a postcard or a backdrop; they wanted a lived-in world. How neighborhoods sound, even what a sign color communicates about a shop. Those small choices add up to credibility and help avoid stereotypes, while also making it a truly immersive experience for players.

‘What would this street feel like at dusk in late summer?’ or ‘Which sound anchors this scene: traffic or a station chime?’

“For locals and people who know Japan well, my hope is recognition: ‘Yes, that’s how it flows.’ Getting that balance right is a way of honoring the culture and the community that loves it.  It really will feel like a first time trip to Japan for players who have never been. We even hope that it might inspire some folks to take a real-world visit.”

“During our fieldwork in Tokyo, most of the group were first-time visitors. A few days in, someone said, ‘For all the energy here, it’s… quiet.’ That observation – organized chaos with surprising calm – told me they weren’t just looking; they were feeling the place. It’s the kind of insight you can’t fake, and it shaped later conversations about movement, etiquette, and sound.”

Meer dan in de vorige game terug grote verschillen tussen de seizoenen.

For Japan, seasonal changes have a dramatic impact on the landscape and playable world, but also hold a deeper cultural meaning for the country and its culture.

Japan features some of the most well-known, beautiful seasonal changes in the world – sweltering summers, snowy winters and, of course, the iconic Sakura season, those precious weeks where cherry blossoms bloom across the country.

 

[witloof]

Eindelijk!! Zal wel najaar worden maar heel veel zin in!

 

[0105676]

Ook voor PS?

Edit: Blijkbaar wel:

Forza Horizon 6 will launch first on Xbox consoles and PC in 2026. With the excitement for this franchise on other platforms, Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios are also working together to bring Forza Horizon 6 to PlayStation 5 post-launch. For now, players can wishlist on Xbox and Steam, and we can’t wait to share more details on Forza Horizon 6 early next year.

 

[?therapy?]

Omg yesssssss

 

[nokeyboard]

 

[kenneke2.0]

Laat maar komen

 

[Tuner111]

Ben benieuwd!

 

[ikbenben]

Hopelijk niet te lang wachten op de PS5 versie.

 

[Goldrusher]

Over 2 weken een deep-dive met de eerste gameplay.

Forza Horizon 6 – The Forza team from Playground Games will share a deep-dive on the much-anticipated Forza Horizon 6 as the open world racer takes players to the beautiful and contrasting landscapes of Japan. The segment will deep-dive into a very first look at gameplay, including reveals of new features – and how Japan comes to life in this stunning new installment.

Developer_Direct Returns January 22: Watch Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation Gameplay, Direct from the Studios - Xbox Wire

We're kicking off 2026 with the fourth installment of Developer_Direct on January 22 – bringing you new gameplay and insights for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation.

news.xbox.com

 

[Jonas89]

Ben benieuwd

 

[fomix]

Idem.
Nog iemand zoals ik die 4 de max vond maar is afgeknapt op 5 toen we met zijn allen loopings in de lucht moesten gaan doen op hotwheels tracks ?

 

[ikbenben]

Nope, loved both!

 

[smetske83]

Idem.
Nog iemand zoals ik die 4 de max vond maar is afgeknapt op 5 toen we met zijn allen loopings in de lucht moesten gaan doen op hotwheels tracks ?

De hotweels zegt me zelf ook totaal niets.
Je was het ook niet verplicht om aan te kopen.

 

[fomix]

De hotweels zegt me zelf ook totaal niets.
Je was het ook niet verplicht om aan te kopen.

Ik had jammer genoeg de premium gekocht hopende op een expansion genre lego die echt wel de moeite was in het vorige deel.

 

[?therapy?]

FORZA HORIZON 6 - in May!

The release date for Forza Horizon 6 may have been leaked early after a pop-up started appearing in Forza Horizon 5.


According to the image, the early-access launch of **Forza Horizon 6** is on **15 May**, with the standard edition release on **19 May**.


Users who buy the Premium Upgrade will receive the following:

* **Early Access – Play 4 days early starting May 15th**,
* **VIP Membership**
* **Welcome Pack**
* **Car Pass**
* **Time Attack Car Pack**
* **Italian Passion Car Pack (coming post-launch)**
* **2 Premium Expansions (coming post-launch)**

*Pre-orders will also receive an ‘exclusive’ tuned Ferrari J50*

Release datum zou gelekt zijn in forza horizon 5.

https://www.reddit.com/r/XboxGamePass/s/dTa1Hf8IwO

 

[ikbenben]

Release datum zou gelekt zijn in forza horizon 5.

https://www.reddit.com/r/XboxGamePass/s/dTa1Hf8IwO

Hopelijk ook direct op PS5!
Koop ik ook sowieso ook de premium versie van.

 

[nokeyboard]

Mei zou snel zijn. Laten we hopen

 

[Bernie.be]

Motherfucker!!! Hoe goed ziet dit spel er wel niet uit.
Ook veel meer variatie in de omgevingen dan 5.

Forza Horizon 6: More Details on The Country, The Culture and The Cars of Playground Games’ Japan - Xbox Wire

Forza Horizon 6 is coming on May 19 - find out more about the cars and culture of Playground Games' Japan in our huge Developer_Direct interview.

news.xbox.com

 

[Kennaah]

Ziet er awesome uit.
Buiten dan basebuilding, wat mij onnodig lijkt.