Forza Horizon 6 gameplay shows Japan’s breathtaking landscapes, cars, and more

It’s a good day for the Forza fans. Turn 10 has shared the first look at Forza Horizon 6 during the latest Developer Direct showcase. The new gameplay trailer highlights what’s coming in Playground Games’ next major open-world racing title and sets the stage for one of the biggest Horizon games yet.

From new race tracks to scenic mountain road, and the new workshop system, here’s everything you can expect in Forza Horizon 6.

What’s new in Forza Horizon 6?

The new trailer confirms that the game is built around the landscapes and culture of Japan, with urban streets, scenic mountain roads, and coastal highways. The game will introduce features designed to make exploration and progression feel more personal.

Interestingly, unlike the previous Forza games, players in Forza Horizon 6 begin their journey not as a racing legend but as a visitor to the race tracks, and they can win big through the Horizon Festival ranks.

The familiar wristband progression is returning, giving purpose to races and challenges as you work your way up. The developers are also adding a new feature called the Collection Journal, which introduces a fresh way to explore.

Inspired by Japan’s tradition of stamp collecting, it lets players discover and record landmarks, murals and points of interest as they travel the world. This turns every corner of the map into a place worth seeing.

Another new addition, which is a first for Forza Horizon games, is The Estate. It’s a large plot of land that you can transform into your base. Think of it like a car workshop of your own. You can build personalised layouts, tracks and hangouts for friends to visit.

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The game also includes new shared experiences like Car Meets, where players can gather, show off custom paint jobs and share car designs in a social space.

Forza Horizon 6 release date and pre-order

Forza Horizon 6 is set to launch on May 19, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam and with Game Pass Ultimate. A PlayStation 5 version is planned for later in the year. You can get early access to the game on May 15 if you pre-order it now.

Forza Horizon 6 is listed for Rs 5,499 for the standard version and Rs 7,999 for the Deluxe Edition. The premium edition costs Rs 9,699, and that’s what gets you early access to the game.