Microsoft accidentally revealed Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan and launch in 2026 through an early Instagram post, hours before the planned announcement at Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show 2025 showcase. The teaser trailer shows traditional Japanese imagery including a maneki-neko (lucky cat) figurine and Mount Fuji in the distance, with the Japanese word “レジェンド” (Legend) prominently featured. “The Horizon Festival is heading to Japan,” reads the Instagram caption, officially confirming what has been one of the most requested locations among franchise fans. The timing of the leak, just hours before Xbox’s Tokyo-focused presentation, suggests someone jumped the gun on the marketing campaign. Japan joins an impressive roster of international locations featured in the Horizon series, following the United States, Australia, Mexico, and parts of Europe. The 2026 release window aligns with previous statements from Xbox chief Phil Spencer, who casually mentioned earlier this year that a new Forza title would arrive that year, and that would make the coming year Microsoft’s one of busiest. Forza Horizon 6 will be joining other major releases including Gears of War: E-Day, a Halo Combat Evolved remaster, and Playground Games’ Fable reboot.The game will launch on Xbox Game Pass and support cross-platform play between console and PC through Xbox Play Anywhere.
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