Forza Horizon 6

Overall, this is a fantastically fast, smooth as silk motor game experience that is packed with cars and content way above just one vs one races. It stays true to the tried and tested arcade Forza Horizon formula while expanding on the scale, beauty and replayability of previous titles with a huge array of unlocks and modes to enjoy both solo and multiplayer. A podium topping finish.

Every kind of racing game imaginable, all under one breezy blue sky, Forza Horizon 6 is a celebration of gaming in its purest form, transforming Japan into a spectacular racing playground.

Technically, Forza Horizon 6 has not skipped a beat, and it runs like a titan. Aesthetically, it’s the best-looking and best-sounding game Playground has produced to date, set in the most wonderfully realised map it’s ever crafted – full of dense, authentic details and stunning driving roads. It’s rewarding to explore, the campaign is well-paced with a great payoff, and I simply cannot stop playing. I’ll always concede Forza Horizon 3 may forever be my favourite open-world racer, because who doesn’t love driving around their own backyard, but make no mistake: Forza Horizon 6 is unequivocally the best. The new standard in open-world racing is here, and it’s a gundamn masterpiece.

Gorgeously crafted and with an impeccable balance between arcade thrills and meticulous simulation, Forza Horizon 6 is the best racing game on the market.

Cruising down Japan’s roads in Forza Horizon 6 is a visually unforgettable experience with superb handling. It may have played it safe and have a few technical glitches, but the sheer volume of content, the love for car culture, and the pure fun are more than guaranteed.

Simply put, Forza Horizon 6 is the racing game fans have waited years for. Out of all the gorgeous places this series has taken us, Japan was always a frequent request across social media, and now that wish has come true. On top of that, the gameplay is divine, and the content that the game has now, and perhaps what’s to come, might just keep us entertained until the arrival of the next entry and beyond, wherever that may take us. We may only be in April, but I’d be surprised if anything pips Forza Horizon 6 as the best racing game of 2026.

Forza Horizon 6 picks up where the previous installment left off and takes us to Japan in the best possible way. With Spanish voice acting, new radio stations, tons of activities to do, and plenty of cars, Playground once again focuses on what really matters: making driving fun. Whether you’re hitting over 350 km/h or cruising at a leisurely 75, driving through Japan is a true pleasure on every kind of terrain. Customization and design round out the experience with new housing options that join vehicle tuning and our avatar’s outfits and accessories to ensure we never have a moment to be bored in the new Horizon Festival. The technical aspects put the icing on the cake with 4K resolution and 60 FPS running smoothly in Performance Mode, and a Quality Mode that pushes realism to new heights with outstanding visuals.

Playground Games does it again: equal parts adept teacher and artisanal tour guide, Forza Horizon 6 takes the lessons from 14 years of series history and applies them with panache.

To no one’s surprise, Forza Horizon 6 provides the best racing experience this year - even if Grand Theft Auto VI hits.

Forza Horizon 6 is Playground Games at its absolute best. Set in a stunning recreation of Japan, the game delivers the strongest campaign in the series, improved driving physics focused on drift and street racing, and an incredible amount of content. Visually, it is one of the most impressive racing games ever made, both on Xbox Series X and PC.

Forza Horizon 6's Banksy-level vistas of Japan are breathtaking, and the improvements to the progression system have placed the title at the pinnacle of the racing genre once again.

Forza Horizon 6 accomplishes an extraordinary feat: improving upon a formula that was already close to perfection. Playground Games elevates the experience with a stunning, massive map of Japan, refined mechanics, and endless content. It’s a majestic racing game and a true masterpiece that will keep players engaged for years to come. An absolute must-play for any racing fan.

Turn 10 Studios have mastered the art of creating these giant sandbox environments, stuffing them with varied things to do, and letting you loose in a staggering array of different vehicles to just have fun. Tune the radio to your favourite music genre, start your engines, and let yourself enjoy it.

Forza Horizon 6 is the dream of every car enthusiast who has been asking for Japan over the past decade. Playground Games not only delivers a stunning, diverse, and massive map, but also innovates brilliantly with the dynamic system of 72 micro-seasons. The intense focus on deeply-rooted JDM car culture, the spectacularly improved engine sounds, and the addictive mountain roads make this an absolute must-play for racing fans.

Forza Horizon 6 delivers the best open-world racing experience in the franchise thanks to its stunning recreation of Japan, incredible visuals, and fantastic driving feel. Tokyo and the massive map are packed with detail and rewarding exploration. While the campaign formula feels familiar and the soundtrack misses a bigger Japanese identity, Playground Games still crafted the strongest Horizon game to date.

Forza Horizon 6 is the near-perfect racing sandbox fans have wanted for years.

The king of open-world motoring is in sixth gear in the Land of the Rising Sun! The Japanese edition of the Horizon festival respects tradition while embracing modernity. Forza Horizon 6 slightly revises its progression system and adds fun "Rush" events to its engine. With even more advanced customization options, players have everything they need to bring their wildest ideas to life. Huge in content, graphically stunning, fluid, and rich in its open world, Playground Games' title sets the bar at the summit of Mount Fuji. This isn't just an exceptional Forza Horizon: it's simply the best.

There’s already a well-established formula in place, and Playground Games did well to continue delivering one of the best racing experiences you’ll ever have with Forza Horizon 6.

An exceptional, breathtaking world that players will be kept busy in for years, Forza Horizon 6 is one of 2026's best games of the year and one of the best racing games ever created.

Forza Horizon 6 doesn’t reinvent the franchise, but it refines nearly everything that made the series great. With a massive and varied open world set in Japan, excellent driving mechanics, stunning visuals, and an absurd amount of content, Playground Games once again delivers one of the best arcade racing experiences available today.

Forza Horizon 6 is not only the best entry in the series, but one of the greatest arcade racers ever made. It captures the pure joy of driving in a way few games still do, in a genre that feels increasingly rare today. Its recreation of Japan is stunning and authentic, blending a vibrant open world with a deep respect for car culture. Add hundreds of hours of content, strong online play, and outstanding audiovisual presentation, and you get a game that simply feels complete.

Forza Horizon 6 doesn't just continue the legacy of the series: it relaunches it with the confidence of those who know they're the absolute benchmark for open-world racing. It's an installment that aims to amaze from the very first mile, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Playground Games' title offers virtually endless content, with gameplay progression that's still well-balanced. All of this is set in a Japan recreated with unconditional love and incredible attention to detail. Every road echoes the Japanese terrain, offering views of the city and nature that, with the changing seasons, reveal completely different nuances.

The truth is, sometimes all you need is to simply enjoy what the game's prologue conveys. Sometimes, all it takes is a good spectacle. Sometimes, you just need to pilot a Dodge Viper at full throttle, merge with the road, and fly toward the horizon.

Forza Horizon 6 is not simply the realization of every gearhead's forbidden dream of tearing through Japan; it is the ultimate expression of the arcade racing genre. Playground Games has done a monumental job, taking an already excellent gameplay foundation and enriching it with a map of astonishing size and diversity. The vibrant return of the seasons, the inclusion of a pulsating metropolis like Tokyo, and the incredible depth offered by building your own personal hub make it the definitive Forza Horizon.

Even for a series built on delivering approachable racing action that appeals to both newcomers and hardcore players, Forza Horizon 6 impresses at each turn, delivering one of the greatest racing games of this generation.

Forza Horizon 6 combines picturesque Japanese scenery with perfectly tuned racing to create a racer that you'll keep coming back to.

Like the franchise’s other many iterations, Forza Horizon 6 is an exceptional masterclass of car racing, genre-defining in terms of both arcade and simulation, set within a spectacular, abridged open-world of Japan that’s begging to be explored. Although it’s not an all-expenses paid return trip, the game not only bulges at the seams with its usual, familiar checklist of things to do, but it serves as a wonderful snapshot of Japan’s people, its sights, and its love for car culture.

Forza Horizon 6 does not reinvent Playground Games’ formula, but it may be one of its happiest and most refined expressions. Its Japan is a stunning, emotionally charged driving fantasy, balancing spectacle, exploration and quiet moments of beauty with a clearer progression and a slightly deeper driving model. Tokyo can feel a bit too clean and artificial at times, but the game remains huge, generous, accessible and constantly joyful.

Forza Horizon 6 is the win that Xbox desperately needed. Playground Games has clearly looked at the shortcomings of the previous entry — an uninteresting map, samey events, and a general feeling of the series spinning its wheels — and set about improving on almost all of them. Japan is wondrous to explore and race around, and new features like aftermarket cars help inject the series with newfound energy and heightened player expression. It’s not without faults, but it spells an end to the dark patch the racing series has been through over the last half-decade.

Forza Horizon 6 is the series at its most confident, most refined, and most fun. Everything that made the earlier games iconic is back, but with a slicker sheen and events that pop. If you love racing and want an open-world experience that’s equal parts heart and horsepower, Forza Horizon 6 is a no-brainer. It’s the top dog for a reason, and this chapter just cements it.

Forza Horizon 6 hits the road with the most densely packed open world racing game ever created, in the truly iconic setting of Japan. Events and challenges cleverly mix intense racing with charming stories to discover that tap into the culture and community of Japan in a way that makes this the most inviting Forza Horizon map ever pieced together, while also being the largest. Yes, it’s still Forza Horizon as we know and love it, but you can easily make an argument for “best racing game of all time” if you particularly enjoy the Land of the Rising Sun. Arigatou gozaimasu.

The Horizon formula, with an open world packed to the brim with things to do, explore and discover, is maintained, set to the largest and most varied map yet. The developers have really succeeded in creating a world I want to drive around in. Japan almost comes to life through the TV screen with the vibrant and gorgeous graphics.

Forza Horizon 6 is developer Playground Games at the very top of its game, delivering the biggest and most diverse series entry yet, and a triumphant celebration of cars and car culture. It helps that it looks utterly stunning too.

The final product isn’t just the best that has been so far in the Forza Horizon franchise, but it’s without question one of the best Xbox games of the generation.

Forza Horizon 6 delivers a stunning open world set in Japan, with diverse biomes, touge battles, and authentic car culture. Its arcade‑meets‑realism and Japanese car roster shine, though long‑term play can feel repetitive without major innovations. Even so, Japan makes this the series’ best entry.

The Horizon series is about the friends you made along the way. It is undeniably more of the same, but the thoughtful social additions and inclusion of non-racing activities into the grander Horizon world makes Forza Horizon 6 feel considerably better. Most of all, anyone can play it. And everyone should.

Forza Horizon 6 is precisely what we had all been expecting ever since it was revealed, and that is not a bad thing at all. It’s simply impossible to ask that, with every new installment, a series this expensive to produce completely reinvents itself; however, throughout all my hours with the game, I couldn’t stop wondering how difficult it would have been to try changing the game’s structure or some aspects of the design behind its special events, because obviously there’s very little left to change on the core gameplay side within a semi-arcade racing game. Be that as it may, Playground Games’ work definitely has to be considered a victory for Xbox Game Studios, one they undoubtedly need in order to get back on the right track. Do we recommend it? Absolutely. You’re going to have a great time driving through the roads of this beautiful recreation of such a special country as Japan.

Playground Games brings together the very best of car culture within the beautifully realized setting of Tokyo, allowing players in Forza Horizon 6 to trace the evolution of Japanese automakers through machines that feel like rolling works of art, while also catching a glimpse of the future of JDM culture itself.

Playground Games delivers yet another spectacular open-world racing adventure with Forza Horizon’s long-awaited visit to Japan.

Forza Horizon 6 doesn't innovate anything in terms of driving and is still just as fun as its predecessors. However, Japan is a much better playground with a better career and activities, this time with the ability to build your own tracks, customize garages, deliver food and much more. It's beautiful, a joy to listen to and play. It's just a shame that new cars are being thrown at you again this time, and there's no sense of any merit. Still, I wouldn't be surprised if the sixth one becomes the most successful, most played and most enduring in the series.

As you'd expect, Forza Horizon 6 is the biggest and perhaps best entry in the series yet. Its recreation of Japan is absolutely brilliant too, with some truly scenic locations to visit and race across. It's just a shame that Playground Games plays it a little too safe, with this essentially feeling like Forza Horizon 5 and Forza Horizon 4 before it - but with a new map.

Forza Horizon 6 is more of the same, but when the "same" is some of the best open-world racing ever produced, it's hard to be mad about it. Racing game fans will easily lose dozens if not hundreds of hours exploring Forza Horizon 6's open world Japan and competing in its many campaign and multiplayer events, and while what's here at launch makes the game worth the price of admission by itself, chances are there will be some fantastic post-launch support that makes the game even better. Simply put, Forza Horizon 6 is a safe investment for racing game enthusiasts and even those who typically don't vibe with the genre.

Forza Horizon 6 isn’t trying to revolutionize the series. The game modes, customization, and even UI have a close resemblance to the franchise’s recent entries. Instead, Playground Games finds freshness in its Japanese setting, which paves the way for stunning new regions, dope cars, and an overall slickness to everything you do.

A giddying rush of fast cars, beautiful landscapes, and pounding music that never lets up; the forgiving driving model and continual feed of new events providing a conveyer belt of instant gratification.

Forza Horizon 6 is one of the best games this year, and with its inclusion on Xbox Game Pass, it is a must-play.

Forza Horizon 6 is the best and most familiar the series has ever been. The festival’s arrival in Japan is a feast for the eyes, running incredibly well on every type of hardware I tried it on. Despite some issues with the ending grind, if you have ever enjoyed the series or thought about trying it, Forza Horizon 6 is an incredibly fun time.

Forza Horizon 6 does exactly what it’s supposed to do. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better arcade racer on the market, as Playground Games remains the undisputed master of the genre: the sixth entry in the series looks stunning, features fantastic audio, plays like a dream, and is packed to the brim with content. Not every activity is equally compelling and the formula sees little true innovation, but for fans of arcade racing games this is still a must-play. An S2-class experience guaranteed to deliver countless hours of pure racing fun.

Outstanding open-world racer with one of the series' finest worlds to date, even if it fails to deliver significant new innovations.

Forza Horizon 6 makes Japan feel like the perfect playground for the series. The racing is still as satisfying as ever, the map is beautiful, and I often found myself ignoring objectives just to keep driving. It’s familiar in structure, but once you’re on the road, that barely matters.

Forza Horizon 6 maintains all the excellence of the franchise and its thrilling, electrifying wild races. Whether on the familiar road circuits, in street races that evoke the feeling of being in The Fast and the Furious, or in the mind-blowing race against a giant robot à la Gundam, the game showcases Playground Games’ mastery of the franchise and how this title completely dominates the arcade racing genre—largely due to its own excellence and partly due to the competition’s shortcomings. However, it’s not all roses; progression has become a chronic issue for the franchise and needs to be addressed to ensure a future as bright as the present.

All of that is minor in the grand scheme of Forza Horizon 6, which continues the series' dominance in this casual, arcade-esque style of racing. The tools are there if you want to perfectly tune every aspect of your vehicle, and the difficulty and realism can be bumped through the roof if you so choose. But if you're like me, the satisfaction of drifting around turns, speeding down highways, and barreling through a forest with no regard for anyone's safety comes from the approachability offered by the best Forza Horizon game yet.

Forza Horizon 6 delivers what is easily the series' most complete experience to date. The Japanese map is amazing; a joy to explore - and the location's visuals are off the charts too, across the board. Whilst I'd have liked to see a bit more in terms of new races and event types, particularly in the Tokyo region, there's still so much fun to be had here that it's more of a nitpick than anything else. Forza Horizon fans are going to have so much fun with this sixth iteration, and that's not to mention how much the game will change and evolve over time as Playground Games keeps adding to it. Horizon Japan is officially here, and I feel like I'm going to be playing this game for years to come.

Forza Horizon 6 offers an experience that maintains full gameplay continuity with the previous installment, but this isn't meant as a criticism. The core gameplay loop of this four-wheeled adventure is still addictive, with its adrenaline-fueled competitions, skill chains, and car collecting. The campaign's construction certainly weighed on the final rating, with its few major events surprising us. On the other hand, the Excursions and Stories gave us a deeper understanding of Playground Games' Japan and several of the activities it offers. Add to this the rich multiplayer component that will extend players' time in the game world, and the vast array of creative possibilities offered by the studio, and we can only be confident in its long-term success.

Forza Horizon 6 feels like the series finally reaching full confidence in what it wants to be. It delivers an open-world racing experience that’s easy to get into without losing depth, visually stunning without sacrificing player freedom, and packed with enough variety that simply driving around doesn’t stop the fun. While a few technical rough edges and a lighter narrative structure keep it from perfection, the overall package succeeds where it matters most: inspiring players to genuinely want to keep getting back behind the wheel.

Forza Horizon 6 delivers exactly what it promises, but it doesn't really innovate on the franchise. This is basically comfort food gaming. It's fun and familiar, but it doesn't break new ground. If you're a fan of the franchise, you won't be disappointed. If you're new to racing games, Forza Horizon 6 is a fantastic entry point, but if you're on a budget, you may want to pick up a copy of Forza Horizon 5 instead, as it's often on sale.

There’s no doubt that Forza Horizon 6 is one of the strongest and most polished entries in the series. Japan gives the game a fresh visual identity, the mountain roads are incredible to drive on, exploration remains addictive, and the driving still feels unmatched in the arcade racing genre. But at the same time, you can also feel that Playground Games is starting to play things a little too safe. The biggest disappointment is probably its version of Japan, especially Tokyo, which feels a bit too clean and restrained. After years of fans dreaming about a Forza Horizon set in Japan, many expected something more vibrant, crazier, and more immersive culturally. Instead, the world sometimes feels slightly too westernized to deliver the total change of scenery people hoped for.Still, it would be unfair to focus only on that. Forza Horizon 6 remains an incredibly fun open-world racer. The driving is exhilarating, the progression feels more structured, and the map constantly makes you want to get in a car and drive with no destination in mind. It may not be the revolution some expected, but it’s still an excellent Forza Horizon and easily one of the most accomplished games in the franchise.

Forza Horizon 6 is an ambitious new entry in the Forza Horizon series, brought to life with tremendous passion by Playground Games. Cruising through its vast open world while familiar J-pop songs play in the background, taking in famous landmarks like a tourist on a road trip, delivers a truly exceptional driving experience. Dynamic set pieces—such as racing against giant robots and fighter jets—add plenty of spectacle, while the game’s occasional use of stylized exaggeration makes both Japan’s landmarks and the gameplay itself even more captivating. On the other hand, the limited selection of objects available in the build mode, the inability to visit Mount Fuji directly, and the lack of massive, jaw-dropping sequences like those seen in previous entries leave some room for disappointment.

Forza Horizon 6 is the absolute apex of the formula. If you’re already resistant to the Playground Games model, this entry won’t be the one to change your mind. But for everyone else—for anyone with even the slightest appetite for arcade racers, Japan, or open-world driving—it is an absolute must-have. It is, without question, the best game in the Forza saga. It buries the competition (which, let’s be honest, has been mediocre for years) through its sheer generosity, tramples over the corpse of monotony, and finally delivers the Japan of our dreams with insolent technical mastery. The king is back, and he’s got a mecha in his rearview mirror.

Without question, Forza Horizon 6 is a really fun game to play, but how long it can hold your attention will be reliant upon how much you like racing games. For me, it definitely did bring back some of those fond memories from racers back in the day, and jumping in to kill some time was a great way to experience the game.

The best Forza Horizon game yet, delivering an astonishingly vast and detailed open world, filled with incredible features. With easily 100 hours of high quality solo content and infinite potential with community creations and online play, Forza Horizon 6 is a glorious showcase game for Xbox gaming. Just be warned the straight-laced racing gameplay is pretty tame compared to the genre's finest.

Exceptionally satisfying driving mechanics still carry the series, but they're beginning to be burdened by bland ancillary systems.

Forza Horizon 6 is one of the few truly original games published by Microsoft. At face-value only the Japan-based region is really new, while other elements could actually benefit from a renovation. All things considered, there are enough reasons to go for a drive again.

A visually stunning and hugely enjoyable open-world racer that captures the beauty of Japan, but lacks depth in its driving disciplines and only scratches the surface of the country’s car culture.