Forza Horizon 6 Officially Announced: Japan Setting Confirmed Playground Games takes the Horizon Festival to Japan with a 2026 release window

After months of speculation, Forza Horizon 6 has officially been unveiled at Tokyo Game Show 2025. The reveal confirmed what fans and leakers suspected: the Horizon Festival is heading to Japan.

🌏 Setting Confirmed: Mount Fuji & Tokyo

The announcement trailer didn’t showcase gameplay, but it set the tone with imagery highlighting Japan’s rich car culture. The teaser ended with a stunning shot of Mount Fuji, while Playground Games also confirmed that players will race through urban environments like Tokyo City.

Japan has been one of the most requested destinations for years, and the mix of neon-lit cityscapes, mountain passes, and iconic Kei cars will offer a completely fresh backdrop for the Horizon series.

🎮 Platforms & Release Details

Microsoft announced that Forza Horizon 6 will release in 2026 for:

PC (Steam & Xbox Store)
Xbox Series X/S
Xbox Game Pass (PC & Ultimate)

A PlayStation 5 version has also been confirmed, expected to arrive sometime after the initial release—likely in 2027. This follows the success of Forza Horizon 5 on Sony’s platform earlier this year.

📅 Narrowing Down the Release Window

While the official window is just 2026, history gives us some clues. Every Horizon entry so far has launched between October and November, and with the absence of a concrete date so close to 2026, it’s highly likely Forza Horizon 6 will launch in the second half of the year, right in time for the holiday season.

🏎 Why Japan?

Playground Games highlighted two big reasons for this choice:

1. Fan demand – Japan has been the most requested setting for years. 2. Car culture – From drifting to Kei cars, Japan’s automotive heritage is unlike anywhere else in the world.

Together, these elements make Japan the perfect playground for the next Horizon Festival.

✅ Final Thoughts

With Forza Horizon 6, the series is finally delivering the Japan setting fans have wanted for years. From Mount Fuji to the streets of Tokyo, expect a mix of breathtaking landscapes, urban racing, and a celebration of Japan’s legendary car scene.