Playground Games has offered the most comprehensive glimpse yet of its complete map for Forza Horizon 6, set in the stunning landscapes of Japan. The game will bring the Horizon Festival to Japan on May 19th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. While we’ve previously seen snippets of gameplay and some of the 550 real-world cars available, this is the first time Playground has unveiled the full map, showcasing the transition from urban environments to lush countryside.
“This is Horizon Japan! From the iconic streets of downtown Tokyo to the snowy Japanese Alps, Forza Horizon 6 boasts our densest and most vertical map to date,” the development team announced on social media, accompanied by a detailed map of the upcoming racing title.
Fans have been meticulously examining the map, identifying potentially thrilling yet challenging areas. Some have voiced concerns that the map, particularly the city, might appear somewhat small. However, without any scale references, it’s difficult to definitively compare it to its predecessors.
According to Playground, Tokyo is designed to be “four times larger than the city in Forza Horizon 5.” One fan has superimposed the Forza Horizon 5 map onto the new one, using airport runways as landmarks to estimate positioning and provide a better sense of the scale. The map also features notable locations like Mount Akina, the Nikko or Tsukuba circuits, intricate and dense road networks, and a highway that appears to encircle the entire map.
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Forza Horizon 6: An Expansive Look at the Kanto Region Map
Playground Games has provided the most extensive preview to date of its complete map for Forza Horizon 6, which is set to transport the Horizon Festival to the beautiful scenery of Japan on May 19th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. While we’ve had glimpses of gameplay and details on some of the 550 real-life cars, this marks the first time Playground has shared the entire map, illustrating the shift from urban development to verdant rural areas.
“Welcome to Horizon Japan! From the recognizable streets of central Tokyo to the snow-capped Japanese Alps, Forza Horizon 6 features our most detailed and vertically diverse map yet,” the team revealed on social media, alongside an intricate map of the upcoming racing game.
Enthusiasts have been actively zooming in to familiarize themselves with the layout, pointing out areas that could offer enjoyable but notoriously difficult driving experiences. Some have commented that the map seems a bit “small,” especially the urban sections. Without official scale references, it remains impossible to ascertain how it will measure up against previous installments.
Playground claims that Tokyo is intended to be “four times the size of the city in Forza Horizon 5.” A fan took the initiative to overlay the Forza Horizon 5 map onto the new one, utilizing airport runways as reference points to estimate its placement, thus offering a clearer perspective on the overall size and scale. Additionally, recognizable landmarks such as Mount Akina, the Nikko or Tsukuba circuits, complex and densely packed roadways, and a highway that seems to circumnavigate the entire map are visible.
