The rumors were true. Playground Games officially pulled the wraps off Forza Horizon 6 at the 2025 Tokyo Game Show, confirming that the next entry in the open-world racer will take players to Japan. The announcement came after weeks of leaks and speculation, making the reveal one of the biggest stories of the show.
Fans have been waiting for a Japanese setting for years, and this time the wait is finally over. While the trailer was entirely CGI, Playground Games promised the game would deliver a richly detailed Japan full of mountain passes, neon-lit city streets, coastal highways, and rural backroads that will form the canvas for racing, stunts, and exploration.
Forza Horizon 6 Is Heading To Japan In 2026
Playground Games confirmed that Forza Horizon 6 will launch in 2026 for Xbox Series X/S and PC. A PlayStation 5 version is also in the works, but that release will arrive later than the Xbox and PC editions. The Japanese setting represents a huge shift for the series, which has previously explored Mexico, the UK, and Australia.
The promise of Japan means players can expect not only iconic urban racing locations but also winding touge roads perfect for drifting. Playground Games emphasized that the in-game world will feature the most ambitious environment yet, packed with a mix of racing disciplines ranging from street to rally. The CGI trailer teased sweeping cityscapes and tight mountain passes, setting expectations high for the eventual gameplay reveal.
Kei Cars Officially Join The Forza Horizon 6 Roster
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One of the standout confirmations from the reveal was that Japan’s famous Kei cars will make their debut in Forza Horizon 6. This had been speculated earlier when leaks surfaced after an Australian car shop reported Playground Games scanning several Kei cars for use in the game. With the official announcement, fans now know these compact legends will be driveable for the first time in Horizon history.
Kei cars are an important piece of Japanese car culture, offering quirky styling, small engines, and surprising performance potential. Their inclusion adds a new layer of authenticity to the experience. Expect to see models that have rarely been represented in mainstream racing games, adding variety to the lineup and making the Japanese map feel more complete.
As for when it will drop, you can expect more details to be “revealed in early 2026”.
Sources: Xbox, Forza
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