Welcome to the Forza Horizon 6 news blog! This is the place to quickly catch up on the latest game updates, in-game footage, and gameplay changes. Taking you deep into the open-world and racing experience of Forza Horizon 6.
Leveling up fast in Forza Horizon 6 revolves around mastering the new seven-tier wristband system, which takes you from Tourist to Horizon Legend. Unlike previous games, the progression is tougher, meaning you need to focus on high-influence activities, skillful driving, and efficient farming methods.
Forza Horizon 6 brings Time Attack to a whole new level, letting players focus purely on speed, precision, and personal improvement. Unlike standard races against AI or other players, Time Attack is all about shaving milliseconds off your lap times while competing with the community in real time.
Forza Horizon 6 is back, bigger and bolder than ever. With its massive map set in Japan, a fresh take on racing modes, and deep car culture, it's a playground for both casual and hardcore racers. If you've played the previous games, you'll feel right at home, but there's a ton that's brand new.
Forza Horizon 6 tuning meta has shifted to favor the technical demands of Tokyo's narrow streets and the winding mountain passes. Because FH6 uses rebalanced car classes, old tunes from previous games cannot be imported. You'll need to build your setups from scratch using the updated engine mechanics.
Forza Horizon 6 is bringing some exciting changes to the competitive racing scene. One of the standout features in this new release is Spec Racing, a mode that emphasizes pure skill, leveling the playing field by offering identical, unmodified cars to all players. For those who enjoy fair, competitive racing where skill is the only factor that matters, Spec Racing is a game-changer.
If you're a fan of high-stakes, adrenaline-pumping racing, Forza Horizon 6 has a fresh mode that will surely get your heart racing: Touge Showdown. This new mode, launching alongside the game on May 19, 2026, offers a dedicated 1v1 mountain pass racing experience. Set in Japan, it brings the iconic street racing subculture to life as players face off on treacherous mountain roads that emphasize skill over sheer speed.
If you spent any time in the later seasons of Forza Horizon 5, you probably remember when Hide & Seek dropped. It was a weird, experimental breath of fresh air that turned the racing sim into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Well, good news for the stealth fans: Playground Games has confirmed that Hide & Seek isn't just coming back for Forza Horizon 6—it's going to be there on day one.
Forza Horizon 6 has brought back one of the fan-favorite modes — the Eliminator. This fast-paced, multiplayer battle royale is back with some exciting new tweaks that make the gameplay even more intense. Set on the all-new Japan-inspired map, Eliminator offers up to 72 players the chance to race head-to-head, outlast opponents, and become the last driver standing.
Forza Horizon 6 features a strong lineup of BMW M models, including the 2024 X6 M Competition, 2023 M2 (G87), 2021 M4 Competition, and the 2008 M3 (E92). The game features over 550 cars at launch, focusing on modern performance and popular enthusiast models, including the M3 Touring and classic M3 E30.
Not yet! As of now, Forza Horizon 6 has not released any official Hot Wheels DLC. However, fans are hopeful because the last game, Forza Horizon 5, had a successful Hot Wheels expansion that brought amazing new tracks, cars, and events to the game. Given how well that DLC worked, it's possible that a similar Hot Wheels expansion could arrive later for FH6, but nothing's been confirmed just yet.
