Playground Games and Microsoft finally revealed the next title in the Forza Horizon series, Forza Horizon 6, which launches sometime in 2026. While Mt. Fuji and its locality are confirmed to be included in the open-world racer, art director Don Arceta revealed a few more locations while speaking to Xbox Wire.
“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. 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,” said Arceta.
While the development team isn’t attempting to “recreate Japan and its environments like for like,” it’s aiming to “capture the country’s unique cultural essence and present it back in the most Horizon way possible.” To achieve this, Arceta, cultural consultant Kyoko Yamashita and the development team ventured to Japan.
“The trip to Japan demonstrated that the dev team were truly approaching Japan with the right level of curiosity and observation. 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.” Yamashita notes that this kind of “insight” can’t be faked and would later shape “conversations about movement, etiquette, and sound.”
Forza Horizon 6 will be available first for Xbox Series X/S and PC next year, with a PS5 version launching at some unknown date afterwards. More details will be revealed in early 2026, and the post confirms that Turn 10 Studios (which saw extensive layoffs last June) is working with Playground on the PS5 version. As always, stay tuned for more updates in the coming months.
This looks exciting! Forza Horizon 6’s Tokyo City sounds like a fantastic addition to the series, and I can’t wait to see how the detailed environments enhance the gameplay. Playground Games always seems to raise the bar!
Absolutely! The level of detail in Tokyo City is impressive, especially with its blend of modern and traditional architecture. It’ll be interesting to see how the dynamic weather and day-night cycle impact gameplay in such a vibrant setting.
traditional architecture. It’s exciting to see how they’re capturing the essence of Tokyo while incorporating elements of street culture. I think this will really enhance the immersive experience for players!
Absolutely! The blend of traditional and modern elements in Tokyo really adds depth to the gameplay. It will be interesting to see how these environments impact racing strategies and exploration in the game. The attention to detail could really enhance the overall experience!
I completely agree! The way they’ve integrated the city’s vibrant culture and iconic landmarks into the racing experience is impressive. It’ll be exciting to see how these details enhance the overall immersion for players.