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Microsoft Unveils Forza Horizon 6 Set in Japan

9/27/2025

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Summary

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Microsoft announced Forza Horizon 6 at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025, confirming Japan as the setting.
The game will launch in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with PlayStation 5 after launch and Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at launch.
Playground Games aims to depict Japan with Tokyo and Mount Fuji across urban and rural areas.

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Historical Context

In 1985, Nintendo launched the Famicom, transforming Japan into a global video game powerhouse, paving the way for companies like Sony and Sega. The announcement of Forza Horizon 6 at the 2025 Xbox Tokyo Game Show underscores Japan's enduring influence in gaming, showcasing iconic sites like Tokyo and Mount Fuji, and highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage in modern video game design.

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Story summary

Microsoft announced Forza Horizon 6 at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025, confirming Japan as the setting.
The game will launch in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with PlayStation 5 after launch and Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at launch.
Playground Games aims to depict Japan with Tokyo and Mount Fuji across urban and rural areas.

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