There’s a certain expectation that comes with a new Forza Horizon 6, and this time the series heads to Japan. It’s a setting fans have been craving for years and on the surface it seems to be the perfect fit. From busy city streets to more open and scenic roads, the world already feels like it was made for the Horizon style of gameplay.
If you’ve played the previous games, the opening will seem very familiar. You are thrown right into the action, given access to fast cars and shown various parts of the map in quick succession. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel and frankly it doesn’t really need to. There’s still something about that first hour that just works.
What’s changed in Forza 6?
One of the more obvious changes to Forza Horizon 6 is the way the game handles its progression. You come in more as someone trying to prove yourself again, not feeling like you’re already at the top. It’s a minor change but it adds some purpose at the start and makes things feel a little fresh compared to the recent entries.
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What makes Forza Horizon 6 different is the setting in Japan. Attention to detail is obvious even with traffic reduced in preview builds. The environments never feel random, there’s a clear attempt to get the feel of different areas rather than just make them look pretty. It makes the world a little more unique as you drive through.
The rest of the changes in Forza Horizon 6 feel more like tweaks than brand new ideas. Collectibles and side activities have been tweaked a bit, but the core idea behind them is still the same. That might be a disappointment for players expecting something very different, but for others it keeps things simple and familiar.
There are a couple of newer ideas that are more out there. A larger customisable space means players have more control over creating their own driving spaces and local race tracks mean jumping into events is less disruptive to the flow. These additions play to the strengths of what the series already does well in Forza Horizon 6.
At the end of the day, it’s still Horizon. You still have the freedom to drive how you want, the serious racing and just messing around, and the overall sense of movement. It doesn’t really lose what made it popular, though it might not entirely change the formula.
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