Gamespot iconGamespotJun 14, 2026 ~1 min source read

Forza Horizon 6 Signals A New Peak For Open World Driving Games

For a series that has consistently defined the open-world racing genre, it's another major achievement — and one that reinforces Forza Horizon 6 's place as one of the biggest games in the industry right now. Long considered one of the most requested locations in the series' history, Japan provides the backdrop for Horizon's most ambitious world yet.

Forza Horizon 6 Signals A New Peak For Open World Driving Games

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For a series that has consistently defined the open-world racing genre, it's another major achievement — and one that reinforces Forza Horizon 6 's place as one of the biggest games in the industry right now.

Long considered one of the most requested locations in the series' history, Japan provides the backdrop for Horizon's most ambitious world yet.

Players can explore a sprawling open world that moves between bustling city streets, mountain passes, countryside roads and coastal highways, creating a driving playground built around variety and discovery.

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For a series that has consistently defined the open-world racing genre, it's another major achievement — and one that reinforces Forza Horizon 6 's place as one of the biggest games in the industry right now. Long considered one of the most requested locations in the series' history, Japan provides the backdrop for Horizon's most ambitious world yet. Players can explore a sprawling open world that moves between bustling city streets, mountain passes, countryside roads and coastal highways, creating a driving playground built around variety and discovery.

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  • It's also the most dense map the series has delivered, with greater verticality and environmental diversity helping each region feel distinct.
  • Whether you're chasing races, hunting collectibles or simply exploring, there's always something waiting around the next corner.
  • At the heart of the experience is a garage of more than 550 cars, giving players an enormous collection of vehicles to race, customise and master.

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Few games have generated as much momentum this year as Forza Horizon 6. This time, the Horizon Festival heads to Japan.

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