Rumors About Forza Horizon 6 Indicate a Japan Setting with Possible Tokyo Game Show Reveal
Ever since the vast open world of Forza Horizon 5 took place in Mexico, the speculation regarding the next location of the racing franchise has been brewing. A concoction of important leaks and reports seemed to suggest that Forza Horizon 6 should set its base in Japan, thus, it is planned to be revealed in the Tokyo Game Show 2025.
Evidence For The Japan Setting
A number of pieces of information surfaced, pointing toward Japan as the next destination for the Horizon festival.
- Deleted Instagram post: The car importer "Cult and Classic" shared a now-deleted post that spotlit a Japanese Kei car being photographed for use in the next Forza Horizon game. Kei cars are primarily manufactured in Japan, hence this is an important clue.
- Leaked Documents: A report from Windows Central states that circulating, "official" documents have confirmed that Forza Horizon 6 will be announced in late September 2025 during the Tokyo Game Show.
- Insider Corroboration: Well-known industry insiders Tom Henderson and Nate the Hate both stated that they have seen the documents in question that give more credence to the report. Nate the Hate also said he hasn't seen anything suggesting a version of Forza Horizon 6 is planned for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Why This Will Be A Perfect Tokyo Game Show Reveal
Announcing the Japan-based title at the country's annual gaming convention should be on top of Playground Games' and Microsoft's priority list. It is the perfect time to generate the hype for a title that will base itself in the very country that hosts the event.
The report went on to discuss the platforms for the game. Forza Horizon 5 had great success on PlayStation, so it is quite likely Forza Horizon 6 lands there, even if not on the launch day, to garner maximum exposure for their game in a territory where PlayStation has a stronghold.
What This Means For The Players
Although there has been no official announcement from Playground Games or Microsoft, such a wide array of evidence is pointing strongly in favor of Japan as the next setting. Players have long desired a Forza Horizon set in Japan with diverse landscapes from busy urban jungles to winding mountain roads. Official confirmation may take place during the Tokyo Game Show 2025.
