Developer: Playground Games
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Developer | Playground Games (Leamington Spa, UK) |
| Co-developer | Turn 10 Studios (sim racing expertise) |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Engine | ForzaTech |
| Series | Forza (10th mainline Horizon title) |
| Release | May 19, 2026 (PC, Xbox) / Later 2026 (PS5) |
Development Facts
- First FH title for 9th-gen only — no Xbox One version allowed more ambitious design
- Tokyo had its own dedicated development team due to size and complexity
- The team split into two groups for the first time: one for Tokyo, one for the rest of Japan
- Elevation-based biome system replaced the zone-based approach from FH5
- Cultural consultant Kyoko Yamashita ensured authentic Japanese representation
Radio Stations
FH6 has the series' largest soundtrack with 9 radio stations:
| # | Station | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gacha City Radio 🆕 | J-Pop / J-Rock / City Pop |
| 2 | Horizon Bass Arena | Dance / EDM |
| 3 | Horizon XS | Rock / Alternative / Punk |
| 4 | Horizon Pulse | Electronic / Synthpop |
| 5 | Horizon Block Party | Hip-Hop / R&B |
| 6 | Hospital Records | Drum & Bass |
| 7 | Sub Pop Records 🆕 | Indie / Alternative |
| 8 | Horizon Wave | Synthwave |
| 9 | Horizon Opus | Classical |
Gacha City Radio Highlights
Features J-Pop hits including YOASOBI's Idol, Creepy Nuts' Bling-Bang-Bang-Born, Ado's New Genesis, 10-FEET's Dai Zero Kan, and 25+ Japanese artists.
Horizon XS Highlights
BABYMETAL (Gimme Chocolate!!), Linkin Park, ONE OK ROCK, BAND-MAID, Pendulum.
Horizon Block Party Highlights
Anderson .Paak, Lil Nas X, Little Simz, Tommy Richman (Million Dollar Baby), JP THE WAVY.
The full playlists are available on Spotify — search "Forza Horizon 6 Official Soundtrack".