Horizon Play — The Multiplayer Suite
FH6's online system is called Horizon Play, with its own progression (level 1–100).
Returning Modes
| Mode | Players | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Eliminator | Up to 72 | Battle royale racing. Start in a Honda City, win head-to-heads to upgrade |
| Horizon Racing | Up to 12 | Classic road, dirt, cross country races |
| Hide & Seek | 6 (1v5) | Asymmetric: one hider, five seekers |
| Horizon Drift | Up to 12 | Drift score championships |
New Modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Touge Showdown | 1v1 mountain pass duels on 5 preset routes. Single-player (find opponents parked at each route) and online championship modes |
| Spec Racing | All players use identical cars — pure skill-based racing, no tuning advantage |
| Time Attack Circuits | Global leaderboards with real-time split comparisons |
| Drag Meets | Competitive drag racing at dedicated strips |
| The Build-Off | Stock race → class vote → 15-min build phase → 3-race championship with pit stops |
Car Meets
Three permanent social hubs inspired by Japan's car culture:
| Location | Inspired By | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Daikoku Parking Area | Real Daikoku PA | Show off cars, share tunes, buy player cars |
| Horizon Festival Site | Festival grounds | Meet ups, convoys |
| Alpine Parking Area | Mountain scenic stop | Touge meetups, photos |
Co-op Campaign
The full campaign is playable co-operatively with friends:
- Convoys — form a group and free-roam together
- Co-op LINK Skills — shared skill bonuses when driving together
- CoLab — build custom events together (up to 12 players)
- Stunt Party — public co-op challenges (renamed Forzathon Live)
Tips for Online Play
- A-class is the most active — build a strong A-class car for online racing
- Spec Racing is great for beginners — no need to worry about car builds
- Join a Crew — persistent teams with seasonal competitions
- Car Meets reset weekly — check for new player cars to buy
- Cross-play is enabled — Xbox, PC, and PS5 (later) play together
Next: Full Achievement List for all 57 achievements. Check out the Touge Battles & Car Meets guide for details on mountain pass duels and Daikoku PA.