{"id":172643,"date":"2024-06-25T16:22:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T16:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=172643"},"modified":"2024-06-25T16:22:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T16:22:51","slug":"forza-horizon-6-release-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/forza-horizon-6-release-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Forza Horizon 6 Release Date and Latest Updates: Everything We Know So Far"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 5<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had a rough start but became one of the best open-world racing games. As the Horizon Festival has been in Mexico for nearly three years, fans keep wondering what\u2019s next and when the upcoming installment will be released.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s everything we know so far about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                 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<li>Forza Horizon 6 is expected to have a similar car list to Forza Horizon 5, with improvements to the player experience.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Forza Horizon News at the Xbox Games Showcase<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fans of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were excited for news at the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the spotlight was taken by Playground Games\u2019 new Fable reboot, leaving <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> unmentioned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This absence has led to the expectation that<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the <\/span><b>game will not launch in 2024 but in 2025 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s Next for the Horizon Festival?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its rocky start, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 5<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been continuously improved, drawing players back for new playlists, races, challenges, and cars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is expected to continue this trend, possibly with the same character featured in previous games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the <\/span><b>series could also explore new directions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially with former creative director Mike Brown having left Playground Games in 2023 to start Maverick Games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is potential for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to introduce a new story mode or feature set, perhaps <\/span><b>reintroducing an antagonist or rebooting the series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a fresh direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While carrying over progress from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 4<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> benefited players in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 5<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reintroducing a sense of progression could enhance the gaming experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible FH6 Locations: Japan Is the Clear Favorite<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Horizon Festival has already visited the USA, Europe, Australia, the UK, and Mexico.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fans are now clamoring for Japan as the next location, renowned as the birthplace of the drift scene and home to major car manufacturers like Honda, Nissan, and Toyota.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan offers rich potential for new gameplay experiences, from <\/span><b>drifting in neon-lit cities to racing along mountainous highways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Japan also remains underrepresented in open-world racing games<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it a prime candidate for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Tokyo is an obvious choice, it might be too demanding for current-gen hardware, suggesting a smaller city or a collection of towns could be more feasible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other rumored locations include <\/span><b>Germany, China, and a return to the USA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with some fans favoring Detroit\u2019s Motor City.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expected Car List: Building on Forza Horizon 5<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 5<\/span><\/i> <b>launched with over 530 cars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a number expected to be matched or exceeded by <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fans hope for a launch that includes all cars from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 5<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, avoiding the pitfalls of missing or DLC-locked vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanding the car list to <\/span><b>include more Japanese drift and race cars <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">would align perfectly with a Japanese setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Including cars from previous <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> titles could also address past player dissatisfaction and enhance the game\u2019s appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current-Gen Focus with Potential for Multiplatform Release<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be available on<\/span><b> Xbox Series X|S and PC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, potentially leaving last-gen consoles behind to fully exploit current-gen hardware capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This focus would allow for a more expansive and content-rich game world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also expect <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><b>debut on Game Pass<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, following the success of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 5\u2019s<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> record-breaking launch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rumors suggest <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon<\/span><\/i> <b>could eventually appear on PlayStation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though Microsoft may choose to keep <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exclusive to Xbox and PC initially to drive console sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future legacy title releases on PlayStation could pave the way for a broader platform presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6 Release Date Likely to Be in 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was expected to come out in 2024, but since it wasn\u2019t announced at the Xbox Games Showcase, it will probably be <\/span><b>released in 2025, possibly in the autumn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Motorsport<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> being delayed and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Theft Auto VI&#8217;s<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> massive upcoming release in 2025, timing will be crucial for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6\u2019s<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> release.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excitement Builds for Forza Horizon 6!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fans are eagerly anticipating the official reveal of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forza Horizon 6<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with most looking forward to thrilling new gameplay, a stunning new location, and an impressive roster of cars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we don\u2019t know the exact release date yet, the possibility of the game being set in Japan and the promise of new features further drum up the excitement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the next chapter of the Horizon 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