One of the best looking racing games

Some may be disappointed by this Forza Horizon 6 Doesn't stray too far from the franchise's tried-and-true formula, but I'm a firm believer that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Following the typically thrilling and explosive introductory run of the series, Forza Horizon 6 From the brightly lit streets of Tokyo to the beautiful countryside to the dangerous mountain peaks, the open world lets players lose their battles in Japan. Forza Horizon 6The map is large, but dense, and absolutely overflowing with worthwhile things to do. there is something Fun to do around almost every corner.

Forza Horizon 6 is full of worthwhile content

Most of the time Forza Horizon 6 Players will likely engage in Horizon Festival events that break up the map for more traditional racing events, and all of this is a lot of fun to do, but there are also challenges to complete with jumps, speed traps, and drifts. Completing these lower-level events earns points that unlock new wristbands, in turn giving players access to even more events and challenges. Defeating them enough will also give players access to over-the-top showcase events, including one-on-one races. Gundam-style mech this time around.

The hours will fly by as you make your way Forza Horizon 6but this is only the tip of the iceberg. When players aren't actively competing in Horizon Festival events, they'll find hidden treasure cars and barns, race in multiplayer competitions, and join stunt parties that challenge players to work together to score as many points as possible. There's so much to do in the game that it can be almost overwhelming at times, but it's all worth it thanks to the steady flow of rewards.

Forza Horizon 6 With over 600 cars to collect (including the loyalty reward vehicles you've earned while playing previous entries), players are able to win them using in-game currency or with wheelspins and hitting certain thresholds in various challenges. There are also a ton of customization options to unlock, from special horns (including the Windows XP shutdown sound) to avatar clothing.

Rewards are a carrot on a stick which makes it especially difficult to keep Forza Horizon 6 Bottom line, but even if they weren't a factor, the simple joy of driving around open-world Japan, pulling off ridiculous high-point combos, and smashing every crumbling object in sight is enough to keep you glued to the controller for hours. Even after I filled out all the organized racing events, I still found myself booting up the game to drive around and take in the sights.

As the first game in the series to be built from the ground-up specifically with the Xbox Series X/S hardware in mind, Forza Horizon 6 Nothing short of amazing. From little things like realistic puddle reflections to watching the sun rise behind snowy mountains to the game's impressive weather effects, Forza Horizon 6 One of the best looking racing games on the market. The cars look incredible, the world looks amazing, and even at the fastest speeds and maximum destruction, it never fades. I experienced zero performance hiccups even when flying through a fully developed forest, knocking down dozens of trees per second at nearly 200 mph. Like its predecessors, Forza Horizon 6 A technological marvel.

Forza Horizon 6 is not absolutely best

That doesn't mean it's completely free of rough edges, though. Forza Horizon 6 There are some notable glitches I experienced during the game, such as an issue where the skill song logo wouldn't leave the screen properly even after it finished, stopping important information and forcing a reset. And then there were some story missions where I successfully completed the objectives, and the game acknowledged it and gave me credit, but still, the missions didn't complete properly. This annoying issue popped up several times in my quest to end it Forza Horizon 6’s story missions, but thankfully, the handy rewind feature keeps it from being too frustrating.

Forza Horizon 6The story missions are the weak point of the overall package. Beyond termination errors, Forza Horizon 6The story missions are boring compared to the Horizon Festival content. They consist of no-stakes driving missions where players have to do things like photograph a certain car in a certain location or follow their friends around to take in the sights. The characters are all generic with zero depth, and the stories themselves are rarely particularly interesting at times. It's the only content in the game that feels like a chore to check things off a list as opposed to something you actually want to do because it's fun.

Forza Horizon 6 It also lacks a big defining new feature that would help it stand out from its predecessors, so some long-time fans of the series may feel like the game is “too much of the same”. As I've said before, I'm confident that the successful formula won't need much tinkering, but it's still disappointing that there isn't one big new feature to take away. Forza Horizon 6 On another level. The new Horizon Rush events are obstacle courses that are fun enough but don't feel that different from standard racing events, and things like estate customization, while appreciated, don't hold many players' attention for as long.

Forza Horizon 6 Much is the same, but when the “same” is some of the best open-world racing ever produced, it's hard to get mad about it. Racing game fans will easily lose dozens if not hundreds of hours exploring Forza Horizon 6Competing in open world Japan and its many campaign and multiplayer events, and what's here at launch makes the game worth the price of admission on its own, chances are there'll be some great post-launch support that makes the game even better. Simply put, Forza Horizon 6 A safe investment for racing game enthusiasts and those who don't normally vibe with the genre.

issued

May 19, 2026

ESRB

Everyone / light song, user interaction, in-game purchases

publisher(s)

Xbox Game Studio

Pros and cons

• A beautiful, vast open world that is a joy to explore
• Full of challenging and exciting racing events and other challenges
• A ton of worthwhile content to unlock

• The story content is disappointing compared to the rest of the package

Forza Horizon 6 Launches on May 19 for PC and Xbox Series X/S. A PlayStation 5 version is also in development. Game Rant was provided with an Xbox Series X/S code for this review.