Forza Horizon 6, the subsequent entry in Microsoft’s racing collection, can be set in Japan and launch in 2026.
Microsoft made the announcement by way of a submit on Instagram, which has gone reside a number of hours earlier than in the present day’s massive Xbox Tokyo Sport Present broadcast.
The submit exhibits a short teaser for Forza Horizon 6, confirming its setting and launch 12 months. “The Horizon Pageant is heading to Japan,” reads a caption. “Coming 2026. Wishlist now!” Logos verify the sport can be an Xbox Play Anyplace title, and unsurprisingly additionally launch on Xbox Sport Go.
Whereas in the present day’s announcement appears to be like to have gone reside a bit of early, nothing from in the present day’s announcement comes as a lot of a shock. Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer beforehand confirmed a recent entry within the Forza collection would launch in 2026, and with Forza Motorsport’s group reportedly gutted within the firm’s current layoffs, it appeared apparent this referred to a recent Forza Horizon entry as an alternative.
Forza followers have additionally had their eye on Japan for some time, as effectively — notably after a teasing social media submit final month from a automotive import firm linked to the sport.
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