{"id":72267,"date":"2026-05-18T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/a-tourists-guide-to-forza-horizon-6-from-a-designers-perspective\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:00:00","slug":"a-tourists-guide-to-forza-horizon-6-from-a-designers-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/a-tourists-guide-to-forza-horizon-6-from-a-designers-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"A Tourist\u2019s Guide to Forza Horizon 6, From A Designer\u2019s Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<article id=\"single-221433\" class=\"mssrc-features font-- has--theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n<ul class=\"post-tags__list\">\n<li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>Games<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/05\/\" class=\"kicker\"><time datetime=\"1779116400\">May 18, 2026<\/time><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">A Tourist\u2019s Guide to Forza Horizon 6, From A Designer\u2019s Perspective<\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-header__author post-header__author--line\">\n<div class=\"post-header__author__bylines\">\n<ul class=\"post-header__author__list\">\n<li class=\"post-header__author__list__item\"><span class=\"post-header__author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/author\/dpartis\/\">Danielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__image\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/05\/18\/forza-horizon-6-japan-landmarks-launch-xbox\/\" class=\"featured-image size-large default\" aria-label=\"Read the story titled A Tourist\u2019s Guide to Forza Horizon 6, From A Designer\u2019s Perspective\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/FH_6_Static_Asset_4k_Mountain_423ce9ca2b-1f2ffbd806a6045a13d3-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/FH_6_Static_Asset_4k_Mountain_423ce9ca2b-1f2ffbd806a6045a13d3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/FH_6_Static_Asset_4k_Mountain_423ce9ca2b-1f2ffbd806a6045a13d3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/FH_6_Static_Asset_4k_Mountain_423ce9ca2b-1f2ffbd806a6045a13d3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/FH_6_Static_Asset_4k_Mountain_423ce9ca2b-1f2ffbd806a6045a13d3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Forza Horizon 6<\/strong><\/em> presents a stunning recreation of Japan, complete with a new Journal system where you can document and photograph every part of your journey.<\/li>\n<li>Design Director Torbern Ellert and Art Director Don Arceta take us through some of the game\u2019s most iconic locations, and how they were designed, built and adapted for the world of Horizon.<br \/><em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em> launches May 19, will be available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC and XBOX Cloud as an XBOX Play Anywhere title, and playable day one with XBOX Game Pass.<br \/>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s almost time \u2013 <em>Forza Horizon 6 <\/em>launches tomorrow \u2013 and plans to take us on a road trip of epic proportions around a mesmerizing recreation of Japan. From the snow-covered alpine hills to the dense, bustling streets of Tokyo City and all things in-between, the Forza team has put together the series\u2019 biggest and most explorative adventure yet.<\/p>\n<p>The adventure is made even more compelling by <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em>\u2019s new Journal feature, which encourages drivers to get out there and document as much of the world as you can. The map\u2019s new fog-of-war shows where you\u2019ve been, and where you\u2019re yet to visit, and the photography feature allows you to capture points of interest, iconic landmarks, and breathtaking natural wonders for your Journal as you explore.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a0b813324c49\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b813324c49\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Meoto-Iwa-Rock-8ccc588afcddafeef368-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221436\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>While <em>Forza Horizon 6 <\/em>has taken the utmost care to ensure these spaces are true to life, it\u2019s important to remember that this world is not a one-for-one recreation of real-world Japan, but rather, an interpretation of landmarks and how they\u2019re tied together in an authentic way \u2013 while considering how you can get up close and personal with these historic buildings while inside a car. There\u2019s lots to consider from a design perspective, and who better to ask than the team themselves?<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the launch of <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em>, we sat down with Torben Ellert, Design Director, and Don Arceta, Art Director, to learn more about how these beautiful buildings were rebuilt for a driving game, and learn more about the process behind some of the most famous landmarks featured in Horizon\u2019s Japan. If you\u2019re not sure where to visit first, let this also serve as a handy guide on areas in <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em> that deserve to be discovered.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nachi Falls<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a0b813325004\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b813325004\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Temple-of-Nachi-Falls-6c718622abe14dcd0ba2-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221437\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>The first step to recreating anything \u2013 be it a building, an iconic road, or an entire village nestled on Japan\u2019s coast, is to make it feel real and believable the space you\u2019re putting it in. In this example, it\u2019s Nachi Falls, Japan\u2019s tallest waterfall, with a towering, uninterrupted 133 metre drop. The waterfall also serves as the picturesque backdrop to the Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine, a striking red sanctuary that was of course, built <em>way <\/em>before we invented cars. According to Arceta, one major consideration while rebuilding this space in <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em> was effectively how to make it accessible for vehicles in a natural, and respectful way.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe really wanted to capture the essence of this view we see a lot in real tourist guides, the big red temple with the waterfall behind it, but it\u2019s always taken in an off-road area,\u201d Arceta says. \u201cIn our game, we wanted to compose that in a way that you could fully appreciate it from the car. You can drive right up and around it, the space fully accommodates the car, and you can park and get a beautiful photo that looks like something you\u2019d see in real life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also take some liberties to ensure you\u2019re not unnecessarily smashing through objects to appreciate the space.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s a beautiful spot to visit just for the sake of it, <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em> ensures that it\u2019s combining these amazing spaces with gameplay elements. For example, if you follow the river down from the waterfall, you\u2019ll also find an aftermarket car, placed intentionally to reflect where you are and what you\u2019re doing at that moment.<\/p>\n<p>Ellert also tells us that there\u2019s an XP bonus board hidden behind the waterfall \u2013 something you\u2019d only discover if you drive right up to the base (or over the top, in my case) \u2013 or, if you\u2019re a seasoned gamer, attuned to finding secrets behind waterfalls, somewhere you\u2019ll definitely, specifically go and look.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDid we follow the iron law of game design? Yes, we did.\u201d Ellert laughs. \u201cBecause this is also a traversal game, we lean into the playfulness of it in a way that is uniquely Horizon.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ruriko-ji Temple and Hirosaki Castle<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a0b81332541d\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b81332541d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Ruriko-ji-Temple-b749bd7f7061802d9643-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221438\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>Japan is full of breathtaking, ancient structures, heavily protected and deeply respected as either places or worship or the former homes to rulers of Japan\u2019s regions. Ruriko-ji is a Buddhist Temple \u2013 recognizable by its towering, five-tiered pagoda surrounded by lush greenery. Hirosaki Castle offers a similarly attractive view, a stark but stunning black and white building surrounded by Sakura (Japan\u2019s iconic cherry blossom trees).<\/p>\n<p>Both locations hold national treasure status\u00a0 in Japan and preserving their prevalence and dignity as historical monuments was something that the <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em> team did not take lightly. Much like Nachi Falls, they look extremely close to their real-world counterparts, but some accommodations needed to be made to make them car-friendly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith places like these, we\u2019re always trying to be as respectful as we possibly can,\u201d Don explains. \u201cWith Hirosaki, we have cherry blossoms scattered around the castle, but that is actually one of the only trees you cannot smash in the game, out of respect, which is something that Kyoko Yamashita, our cultural consultant, highlighted. Kyoko was so important in helping us understand what we\u2019re actually building and giving us the confidence to craft these landmarks.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a0b813325753\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b813325753\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Hirosaki-Castle-2fbd792663345ade2c20-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221439\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>These two locations are also part of a collection of tourist hot spots that contributed to <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em>\u2019s Discover Japan path \u2013 the game includes Day Trip missions that mirror the trips that visitors often take.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThose missions are bite-sized pieces of content scattered around the map, inspired by the things that people visiting Japan will often do \u2013 with a Horizon twist,\u201d Ellert explains. \u201cWe thought very carefully about which Day Trips to create, what they would showcase, and how we would lead players to them, in a way that\u2019s structured to reward you from a gameplay perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ine Fishing Village and Shirakawa-go<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Recreating singular, iconic buildings is one job, but redesigning entire settlements in Japan presents its own design hurdles. As mentioned earlier, the <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em> team can\u2019t just effectively place a one-for-one recreation of an entire village inside the game \u2013 they had to work to bottle the vibe of a location instead \u2013 how do you make it feel authentic, like you\u2019re really there, within the boundaries of a video game experience?<\/p>\n<p>Ine Fishing Village and Shirakawa-go are two locations where this design approach really shines. Ine is a charming fishing town, made up of small, traditional buildings that hug Japan\u2019s Northern Coast. One of its most recognizable features is its unique Funaya \u2013 a cluster of boathouses lining Ine Bay.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a0b813325b07\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b813325b07\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Ine-3622ce258592fd299a05-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221440\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe wanted to capture the main street going through the town, with all of the wooden houses and the koinobori fishes, two distinct visuals that captured the essence of the place,\u201d Arceta says. \u201cThat leads to capturing the view you get from across the water, looking back at those boathouses. We wanted to make sure we factored in a road network that lets you appreciate it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a player house for sale in Ine, and a story mission very close to the village \u2013 again, giving players activities that reward your efforts to explore these areas.<\/p>\n<p>Shirakawa-go is a similarly picturesque village, but instead it sits deep within the Ryohaku Mountains, obscured by forest greenery. Here, you\u2019ll see beautiful, thatched farmhouses, designed to withstand the mountain\u2019s brisk winters \u2013 something that the team wanted to showcase in <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe seasonality of this location was something that we really wanted to capture,\u201d Arceta says. \u201cShirakawa gets super heavy snowfall, and they get these massive piles of snow on those roofs, which really captures the essence of the place.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a0b813325e4e\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b813325e4e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Shirakawa-go-c6c43f69b3d12073d727-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221441\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p><em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em>\u2019s seasons run in weekly instalments \u2013 a week of spring, a week of summer, and so on. This lets players experience Japan through vastly different conditions \u2013 and allows enough time to revisit certain areas that go through the most striking seasonal changes, like Shirakawa. Plus, the game\u2019s race events \u2013 like the Shirakawa Circuit, for example \u2013 will look and play completely different depending on which season the game is currently in, another way to emphasizehow much seasonality affects the real-world area.<\/p>\n<p>The team also had to think about the layout of both Ine and Shirakawa \u2013 to place a precedent on feeling real-world accurate rather than actually being true to life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe used videos of people walking through the village as a lens, so when you\u2019re driving through, it feels authentic to that experience,\u201d Arceta explains. \u201cSometimes, we\u2019ll need to introduce something that might not exist there, but working with Kyoko [Yamashita], we explored elements that could believably exist. Like, \u2019Could this petrol station go here? Maybe not in the town centre, but on the outskirts.\u2019 Or, \u2018We\u2019ll swap one building that exists for something else \u2013 adding flourishes to meet design needs for the game.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mount Haruna and Tateyama Kurobe<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a0b8133261bd\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b8133261bd\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Mt-Haruna-360495655ea4f462964c-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221442\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s tough to truly appreciate an area\u2019s sheer size and presence without seeing it with your own eyes. In <em>Forza Horizon 6, <\/em>you\u2019ll soar down the cliffs of Japan\u2019s Mount Haruna on thin, winding roads that require extreme control. From the top, they\u2019re a scenic marvel \u2013 miles and miles of Japanese landscape where you\u2019re often looking at beach, forest and snow-kissed peaks all at once. In comparison, Tateyama Kurobe \u2013 Japan\u2019s epic alpine route that snakes through towering, immovable blocks of snowy walls, make you feel tiny, like you\u2019re driving through a well-kept secret.<\/p>\n<p>These two areas are strong examples of how the team has worked to capture a sense of scale, both wildly sprawling and expertly contained \u2013 simultaneously making them feel epic to explore, but feasible within the boundaries of Forza\u2019s gameplay experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s about collapsing these specific, memorable moments and getting rid of the filler\u00a0between them, basically,\u201d Ellert explains. \u201cOne thing that helps us express this is the point of transition between biomes. The linear distance isn\u2019t massive, but moving between different areas and watching the scenery change around you adds to that scale.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a0b8133264e0\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b8133264e0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1268\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/forza-alpine-c755514646bf9ec56a57-1900x1268.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/forza-alpine-c755514646bf9ec56a57-1900x1268.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/forza-alpine-c755514646bf9ec56a57-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ginkgo Avenue, Tokyo City\u2026 All of It<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tokyo City is of course, one of the most iconic places to visit of all. From its pleasant, suburban outskirts to the vibrant, neon-soaked central streets full of Japan\u2019s most revered hotspots, it\u2019s one of the most thrilling places to drive through, and one of Arceta\u2019s favorite places on the map.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA lot of work, love and learning has gone into developing Tokyo City, it\u2019s the most three dimensional, layered, overlapping, and overall authentic urban area I think we\u2019ve ever built.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here, the density of landmarks doesn\u2019t feel out of place. Shibuya Crossing and Ginkgo Avenue for example \u2013 these two landmarks are pretty close in real-life, so it doesn\u2019t feel unrealistic to see them both in quick succession here.<\/p>\n<p>What makes Tokyo City feel so special is that it\u2019s made up of lots of \u201clittle vibes\u201d as Arceta describes it. Akihabara is a buzzing retail hub for technology and entertainment, it\u2019s constantly alive and feels electric no matter when you pass through. Daikoku, just a short distance away, has a more chilled out feel in comparison, as does Ginkgo Avenue, a golden-hued pocket of natural beauty in otherwise highly urban environment, in which Shibuya Crossing sits, just that short drive away.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the dichotomy of looming skyscrapers and overstimulated lightshows mixed with the serenity of small, green spaces and more \u201cunderground\u201d areas that make Tokyo City feel truly special, and believable inside <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em>\u2019s impressive world.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a0b81332688c\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b81332688c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Akihabara-Electric-Town-Tokyo-City-cf61fb1d8dd105f764fc-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221445\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Bonus Trip: Hokobu Time Circuit and Urakawa Space Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you got this far, here\u2019s a departing treat. The Hokobu Circuit is a Time Attack mission available in <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em>, where the goal is simply to set your best time, and challenge your friends. Ellert highlights this activity as one of his favorites, not just from a gameplay standpoint, but also as a homage to real-world Japanese car culture.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s this wonderful, communal experience of people driving their cars on these little, rundown tracks that exist inside mountain valleys that is so quintessentially Japanese,\u201d Ellert says. \u201cWe were then able to integrate game features that are about being together and competing with yourself, improving, and being with other people, and Hokobu is the one I like the most, possibly because I\u2019ve spent the most time there.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6a0b813326bd9\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0b813326bd9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1268\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/forza-tokyo-d46bdd1f5f0a6734bad0-1900x1268.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/forza-tokyo-d46bdd1f5f0a6734bad0-1900x1268.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/forza-tokyo-d46bdd1f5f0a6734bad0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>One final location that Ellert is particularly proud of is the Urakawa Space centre, which you\u2019ll race to during <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em>\u2019s introduction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m a giant space nerd, and there\u2019s something pure and aspirational about civilian spaceflight, and I was delighted that we managed to get this location in and integrate it into the campaign the way that we did,\u201d Ellert adds. \u201cThere\u2019s also a Drag Meet here, and several race routes that wind in and out, but overall, it was just lovely to have that incredibly modern expression of hyper-technology alongside ancient buildings just to indicate the sheer range of contrasts in Japan.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s also an encapsulation of the human desire to just\u2026 go.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That sentiment is of course, captured perfectly in <em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em>, and this is just a small selection of the places you\u2019ll be able to visit, document, and photograph as part of your own journey through Japan, which you\u2019ll be able to embark on very soon, from today,by purchasing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-GB\/games\/store\/forza-horizon-6-premium-edition\/9NDBXSJFP7DH\/0010\"><em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em> Premium Edition<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The road trip begins May 19, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-GB\/games\/store\/forza-horizon-6-standard-edition\/9PFDT5X4RH8B\/0017\/9N4GBXVHG9Z1\"><em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em> <\/a>will be available on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC and XBOX Cloud as an XBOX Play Anywhere title, and playable day one with XBOX Game Pass.<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1779106010911\" class=\"\">\n<div 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Japan in over 550 real-world cars and become a racing Legend at the Horizon Festival. Start your journey as a tourist and explore a world full of hit music and Japanese culture. Build a Valley Estate, acquire awe-inspiring homes, and display your prized car collection in fully Customizable Garages. Cruise the roads with your friends and join Car Meets around Japan, unleash your imagination with EventLab and build together in Horizon CoLab.*<\/p>\n<p>Your journey to a Horizon Legend starts now \u2013 Japan Awaits!<\/p>\n<p>EXPERIENCE TOKYO, HORIZON\u2019S LARGEST EVER CITY<br \/>\nWelcome to Japan, a place where the stunning contrasts of rural and urban come together as you uncover the secrets hidden within Horizon&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>FEEL IMMERSED IN JAPANESE CAR CULTURE<br \/>\nDrive 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\u2019s legendary car culture.<\/p>\n<p>RACE AND DISCOVER IN JAPAN<br \/>\nIn Forza Horizon 6, you will explore a vast campaign of discovery and Festival racing, playable solo and in co-op with your friends.* You\u2019ll start as a tourist and must prove you\u2019ve got what it takes to join the Horizon Festival as a rookie driver, all while you Discover Japan and complete your Collection Journal. Qualify for the Festival in the Horizon Invitational, then rise through the ranks in progressively faster cars and earn new Wristbands to become a Horizon Legend. Your newfound status will grant you access to Legend Island, an exclusive space reserved for the greatest drivers.<\/p>\n<p>MAKE THE WHOLE WORLD YOURS<br \/>\nYour journey will see you purchase gorgeous homes in Japan, each with customizable garages \u2013 allowing you to create the ideal spaces to showcase your car collection, or you can download layouts shared online by the community. Unlock the Estate, a mountain valley where you can build freely in the open world, creating nearly anything you can imagine. And for your favorite cars, those can be upgraded with body kits and new Forza Aero options, as well as the ability to paint custom liveries on windows.<\/p>\n<p>JOIN THE COMMUNITY IN MULTIPLAYER<br \/>\nThis Festival is always better with your friends.* Seamlessly participate in Time Attack Circuits and Drag Meets or show off your customized cars at Car Meets. Earn new co-op LINK skills with other players, compete in Spec Racing Championships, or jump into the Horizon Multiplayer modes you know and love including The Eliminator and nailbiting Hide &amp; Seek.<\/p>\n<p>BUILD TOGETHER, ANYWHERE IN JAPAN<br \/>\nCreate with unprecedented freedom anywhere in Japan as you build custom events with your friends in CoLab, the upgraded EventLab toolset \u2013 now featuring multiplayer support* and the ability to build literally anywhere in the world. Share your masterpieces for everyone to play and discover an always evolving catalog of exciting new content created by the community.<\/p>\n<p>THE FESTIVAL FOR EVERY DRIVER<br \/>\nHit the open road in our most approachable Horizon game yet. Our customization options include Granular High Contrast Mode, Car Proximity Radar, American and British Sign Language, and AutoDrive, allowing players to experience the beautiful cars, hit music and spectacular locations of the Horizon Festival.<\/p>\n<p>Discover your Legend, and Explore the Contrasts and Culture of Japan.<\/p>\n<p>*Online console multiplayer requires a Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer, sold separately.\n\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"msp1779106069696\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9NDBXSJFP7DH\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9NDBXSJFP7DH\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.60342.13547047233571036.013c5ec3-a5d7-4e8a-83e7-470299116376.2346f664-c01a-4b06-a92c-4819a43e8f75?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xpalogo_black.png\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere\" class=\"skip-lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Xbox Game Studios<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">2177<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 72px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$119.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9NDBXSJFP7DH\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\">\n\t\tPre-order Forza Horizon 6 now and get a pre-tuned and exclusive Ferrari J50 in-game!<\/p>\n<p>Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition includes the full game with Early Access \u2013 Play 4 days early starting May 15, and VIP Membership, Welcome Pack, Time Attack Car Pack, and Car Pass (30 cars delivered to your game, one per week), as well as the Italian Passion Car Pack and two Premium Expansions coming post-launch.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan in over 550 real-world cars and become a racing Legend at the Horizon Festival. Start your journey as a tourist and explore a world full of hit music and Japanese culture. Build a Valley Estate, acquire awe-inspiring homes, and display your prized car collection in fully Customizable Garages. Cruise the roads with your friends and join Car Meets around Japan, unleash your imagination with EventLab and build together in Horizon CoLab.*<\/p>\n<p>Your journey to a Horizon Legend starts now \u2013 Japan Awaits!<\/p>\n<p>EXPERIENCE TOKYO, HORIZON\u2019S LARGEST EVER CITY<br \/>\nWelcome to Japan, a place where the stunning contrasts of rural and urban come together as you uncover the secrets hidden within Horizon&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>FEEL IMMERSED IN JAPANESE CAR CULTURE<br \/>\nDrive 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\u2019s legendary car culture.<\/p>\n<p>RACE AND DISCOVER IN JAPAN<br \/>\nIn Forza Horizon 6, you will explore a vast campaign of discovery and Festival racing, playable solo and in co-op with your friends.* You\u2019ll start as a tourist and must prove you\u2019ve got what it takes to join the Horizon Festival as a rookie driver, all while you Discover Japan and complete your Collection Journal. Qualify for the Festival in the Horizon Invitational, then rise through the ranks in progressively faster cars and earn new Wristbands to become a Horizon Legend. Your newfound status will grant you access to Legend Island, an exclusive space reserved for the greatest drivers.<\/p>\n<p>MAKE THE WHOLE WORLD YOURS<br \/>\nYour journey will see you purchase gorgeous homes in Japan, each with customizable garages \u2013 allowing you to create the ideal spaces to showcase your car collection, or you can download layouts shared online by the community. Unlock the Estate, a mountain valley where you can build freely in the open world, creating nearly anything you can imagine. And for your favorite cars, those can be upgraded with body kits and new Forza Aero options, as well as the ability to paint custom liveries on windows.<\/p>\n<p>JOIN THE COMMUNITY IN MULTIPLAYER<br \/>\nThis Festival is always better with your friends.* Seamlessly participate in Time Attack Circuits and Drag Meets or show off your customized cars at Car Meets. Earn new co-op LINK skills with other players, compete in Spec Racing Championships, or jump into the Horizon Multiplayer modes you know and love including The Eliminator and nailbiting Hide &amp; Seek.<\/p>\n<p>BUILD TOGETHER, ANYWHERE IN JAPAN<br \/>\nCreate with unprecedented freedom anywhere in Japan as you build custom events with your friends in CoLab, the upgraded EventLab toolset \u2013 now featuring multiplayer support* and the ability to build literally anywhere in the world. Share your masterpieces for everyone to play and discover an always evolving catalog of exciting new content created by the community.<\/p>\n<p>THE FESTIVAL FOR EVERY DRIVER<br \/>\nHit the open road in our most approachable Horizon game yet. Our customization options include Granular High Contrast Mode, Car Proximity Radar, American and British Sign Language, and AutoDrive, allowing players to experience the beautiful cars, hit music and spectacular locations of the Horizon Festival.<br \/>\nDiscover your Legend, and Explore the Contrasts and Culture of Japan.<\/p>\n<p>*Online console multiplayer requires a Game Pass subscription that includes online multiplayer, sold separately.\n\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content {\n\tflex: 100%;\n\tmargin-left: 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-labelledby=\"related-stories--221433__title\" id=\"related-stories--221433\" class=\"curated-content-panel\">\n<div 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