Welp, in case the Mt Fuji framed by cherry blossoms hasn’t clued you in, Forza Horizon 6 will take place in Japan. It’s a location fans of the franchise have been demanding for years and now it’s finally happening. The open-world format that’s a hallmark of the Forza Horizon series seems like it will offer a lot of potential to delve into Japan’s diverse car culture.
The teaser trailer revealed at the Tokyo Game Show unfortunately does not show any cars, driving locations, or gameplay. It references past Forza Horizon locations like Colorado, Europe, Australia, the UK, and Mexico. In an interview with IGN, the creators said that their Tokyo map will the most advanced the developers have ever created in the series.
Interestingly, they say it was the creation of Forza Horizon 5‘s Hot Wheels DLC that helped make Tokyo possible. Its elevated and overlapping tracks laid the groundwork for the Shuto. Rural and mountain areas, including Mt Fuji, will be part of the setting as well, which should result in some beautiful backdrops when the in-game seasonal changes take effect.
Fans were tipped off to the Japan location last month when an Australian car import posted that Forza staff has come to their shop to 3D-scan kei cars. In the IGN report, it states that the breadth of Japan’s car culture will featured in the game. “Kei cars and vans with cult followings, precision motorsport, drifting’s roots, and their passion for customization really stands out,” cultural consultant Kyoko Yamashita said.
Forza Horizon 6 will launch initially on Xbox and PC, but a PlayStation 5 port will follow. It will be released sometime in 2026.
