The upcoming title is set to merge immersive open-world exploration with high-octane festival challenges across the diverse landscapes of Japan.
According to a recent development blog from Playground Games, the campaign in Forza Horizon 6 will seamlessly integrate world discovery with competitive festival trials throughout the Japanese archipelago. In a shift from previous installments where players often began as established stars, this journey starts from the perspective of an ordinary tourist. Your objective is to earn your way into the Horizon Festival and gradually build a reputation that culminates in legendary status.
The core progression system is built around milestones and discovery. To gain official entry into the festival, players must first pass a series of qualifications to earn their inaugural participant wristband. This initial achievement unlocks access to a wide variety of racing events spanning the entirety of Japan.
Further advancement is tied to acquiring higher-tier wristbands, which are awarded for participating in festival circuits, PR stunts, and specialized driving skill challenges. As your rank increases, the game opens up more grueling races, introducing faster vehicle classes and a broader range of road surfaces to master.
The campaign extends far beyond sanctioned competitions through the “Discover Japan” mode, which encourages a more free-form playstyle. In this mode, players can collect unique Stamps by photographing breathtaking vistas, participating in clandestine night-time street races, and visiting historic cultural landmarks. Successfully completing these objectives rewards players with new cars, credits, and various cosmetic upgrades to personalize their experience.
Source: iXBT.games