Forza Horizon 6 is magnificent, and one new feature cements it as my favorite in the series to date
Forza Horizon 6 is the long-awaited latest entry in Playground Games’ open-world racing game series — and there’s a lot that’s been riding on this one. Many, myself included, found Forza Horizon 5 to be underwhelming. After that, Forza Motorsport — while decent at release — suffered from an array of glitches and poor post-launch updates. Review info Platform reviewed: PC Available on: Xbox Series X|S, PC (coming to PS5 in 2026) Release date: May 19, 2026 Even though it’s operating well within the series’ trappings, Forza Horizon 6 is a breath of fresh air. The setting of Japan doesn’t disappoint, with impressively varied biomes and sublime vistas. From Tokyo City to the Japanese Alps and the gorgeous countryside and quaint little villages dotted in-between, there’s a ton of brilliant environmental design to marvel at. The game’s race events are greatly helped by this variety. The usual selecti...