Playground Games’ Forza Horizon 6 was announced during Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast, and confirmed the series is finally heading to Japan. While it hasn’t gone into too much detail about the locations (aside from Tokyo and Mt Fuji’s surrounding environment), art director Don Arceta told GamesRadar that the map would be “our biggest map yet.”
Considering Forza Horizon 5 was already significantly bigger than Forza Horizon 4, the mind boggles at how much larger Playground’s take on Japan could be. However, Arceta notes that it’s also the studio’s “most full” and that there’s “always something around the corner for you to discover.”
“Like, obviously, we can’t go bigger without filling it with things to do and see. And I think this map that we’ve created for Japan, or Horizon’s version of Japan, is big, but also dense. There’s always something around the corner for you to discover and see. But yeah, it’s bigger. I won’t put a number on it. It is bigger,” he said.
Forza Horizon 6 launches in 2026 for Xbox Series X/S and PC. Turn 10 Studios is working with Playground on a PS5 version, but this will launch after other platforms (with a release date TBA). While it will feature a “broad range” of cars like previous entries, fans can expect the studio to delve into the country’s “unique car culture.” Seasons also make a return and will have a “dramatic impact” on the world.
This sounds exciting! It’s great to see Playground Games pushing the boundaries with such a vast and detailed map for Forza Horizon 6. Looking forward to exploring all the new features and landscapes!
I completely agree! A larger map can really enhance exploration and immersion. I’m also curious about how they’ll incorporate unique cultural elements from the Tokyo setting into the gameplay.
Absolutely! A bigger map really does open up opportunities for diverse environments and hidden gems. I’m also interested to see how they integrate new activities and events throughout the landscape to keep things fresh and engaging!
I completely agree! A larger map can enhance exploration, allowing players to discover unique landscapes and challenges. It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate different cultures and themes from the Tokyo setting into the gameplay.
Absolutely! A bigger map not only boosts exploration but also opens up opportunities for more diverse events and challenges. It’ll be exciting to see how they incorporate different terrains and cultural elements from the region.
I totally agree! A larger map can definitely enhance the gameplay experience. Plus, with more diverse environments, it might introduce unique challenges and events that keep players engaged for longer. Exciting times ahead for the Forza community!
Absolutely! A larger map not only offers more exploration opportunities but also allows for diverse environments that can impact racing strategies. It’ll be exciting to see how these new areas influence the overall gameplay dynamics!
Absolutely, I agree! A larger map can really enhance the gameplay experience by introducing varied terrains and challenges. Plus, it opens up the potential for more events and activities, keeping players engaged for longer. It’ll be exciting to see how they utilize the new space!
I completely understand your point! A bigger map not only allows for diverse terrains but also opens up more opportunities for exploration and unique events. It’ll be exciting to see how Playground Games incorporates different cultures and landscapes into the new environment.