Forza Horizon 6 Speeds to Release This May, Drifting onto PS5 Later This Year

Rev your engines, racing fans! The highly anticipated Forza Horizon 6 is officially launching on May 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Xbox Cloud. Playground Games and Xbox revealed the news during the recent Developer Direct showcase, sending excitement through the gaming community. And for PlayStation enthusiasts, don't fret: the game is slated to arrive on PS5 later this year.

Tokyo Drift: Forza Goes to Japan

Forza Horizon 6 marks a significant milestone, taking the series to Japan for the first time. Get ready to virtually cruise through the vibrant streets of Tokyo and explore the lush, diverse landscapes Japan has to offer. Playground Games boasts that this installment features the largest map in Forza Horizon history, with the Tokyo area alone being five times bigger than any previous urban environment. "This version of Tokyo...is said to be five times larger than any urban area the studio has built before," Engadget reports. This expansive world will also dynamically change with the seasons, adding another layer of immersion to your racing experience.

The game will be available in a standard edition, expected to retail for $70, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Can't wait to get behind the wheel? Pre-ordering the Premium Edition grants you early access starting May 15th, a few days before the official launch. A deluxe edition will also be available.

More Than Just a Pretty Ride

Forza Horizon 6 isn't just about stunning graphics and realistic environments; it's packed with features to keep you engaged. You'll start by proving your worth in Horizon qualifiers before joining the main Horizon Festival racing circuit. As you progress, you'll unlock faster cars and new content. A new mode called Horizon Rush throws you into exciting obstacle courses, testing your driving skills.

Car enthusiasts will be thrilled with the massive selection of over 550 cars available at launch. Plus, you can customize your rides with window liveries. Expressing yourself goes beyond your car. Each player gets a customizable garage. You can even build up your own area called 'The Estate,' where friends can visit and see your creations in a first for the series, building will be available in multiplayer. New open-world car meets let you show off your style, buy copies of other players' cars, and discover new music. Playground Games is committed to accessibility and is including all of the accessibility features from previous games and will be adding new ones, such as a customizable high-contrast mode and an auto-drive option.

With its sprawling map, extensive customization options, and commitment to accessibility, Forza Horizon 6 is shaping up to be a must-have title for racing game fans. The release on multiple platforms also indicates a shift to broaden the audience.