Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6

Released May 2026

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan in over 550 real-world cars and become a racing Legend in Forza Horizon's biggest open world driving adventure yet.

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Evaluation

Forza Horizon 6 launched on May 19, 2026 (with Premium Early Access from May 15) and is firmly in a robust post-launch content delivery phase. Playground Games explicitly stated on May 22, 2026 that they are "not done yet" and committed to "new series updates being released on a monthly cadence" that will "introduce new cars, features and additional content to the game." Two major paid expansions — Expansion 1 and Expansion 2 — remain listed on the store as unreleased. These were sold as part of the Premium Edition and the Expansions Bundle at launch, meaning players have already paid for content that has not yet shipped. The Italian Passion Car Pack (DLC-16) shipped on July 14, 2026, fulfilling that earlier commitment, but the two expansions remain outstanding. The developer has maintained a consistent monthly content cadence since launch: Series 1 ("Welcome to Japan") ran through mid-June, Series 2 ("Horizon Decades") launched June 16–18, Series 3 ("Italian Exotics") launched July 13–16, and Series 4 ("Horizon Mascot Party") launched August 10–13, 2026 — the most recent developer communication. Each series brings new cars, EventLab props, evolving world changes, and themed playlist content. A Car Pass delivering 30 cars weekly is also actively running, with Car Pass deliveries extending through at least early September 2026 per the Series 4 notes. With two major expansions still unshipped, a live monthly content series in progress, and a Car Pass still mid-delivery, Forza Horizon 6 is well into an active, multi-phase content rollout with significant announced content yet to be delivered.
Evidence
Series 4 (Horizon Mascot Party) update launched August 10, 2026, delivering new cars, EventLab props, evolving world content, and Car Pass additions continuing through September 3, 2026.
news post · Aug 10, 2026 source content shipped
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Series 3 (Italian Exotics) launched July 13, 2026, including the Italian Passion Car Pack release on July 14 and a full suite of new cars and content — confirming the monthly series cadence is ongoing.
news post · Jul 13, 2026 source content shipped
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Content

29 of 31 released · 2 planned

Media

Details

Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Achievements
57
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

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.

Your journey to a Horizon Legend starts now – Japan Awaits!

 

EXPERIENCE TOKYO, HORIZON’S LARGEST EVER CITY

Welcome to Japan, a place where the stunning contrasts of rural and urban come together as you uncover the secrets hidden within Horizon'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.

FEEL IMMERSED IN JAPANESE CAR CULTURE

Drive 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’s legendary car culture.

RACE AND DISCOVER IN JAPAN

In Forza Horizon 6, you will explore a vast campaign of discovery and Festival racing, playable solo and in co-op with your friends. You’ll start as a tourist and must prove you’ve 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.

MAKE THE WHOLE WORLD YOURS

Your journey will see you purchase gorgeous homes in Japan, each with customizable garages – 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.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY IN MULTIPLAYER

This 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 & Seek.

BUILD TOGETHER, ANYWHERE IN JAPAN

Create with unprecedented freedom anywhere in Japan as you build custom events with your friends in CoLab, the upgraded EventLab toolset – 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.

THE FESTIVAL FOR EVERY DRIVER

Hit 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 (coming in a post-launch update), and AutoDrive, allowing players to experience the beautiful cars, hit music and spectacular locations of the Horizon Festival.

 

Discover your Legend, and Explore the Contrasts and Culture of Japan.

Last evaluated Aug 16, 2026
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