Forza Horizon’s next stop has long been a matter of curiosity. While there’s debate about which country will take players to the streets after Mexico, new leaks and industry reports suggest that the wait is nearing an end. Strong claims suggest Forza Horizon 6 is heading to Japan, with the game’s official announcement scheduled for September at the Tokyo Game Show 2025.
Forza Horizon 6 may take place in Japan
The first piece of evidence that fueled the rumors was a soon-deleted Instagram post shared by car importer Cult and Classic. The post featured photos of a Japanese-exclusive “Kei” car model for the next Forza Horizon game. The fact that Kei cars are almost exclusively available in Japan’s domestic market and rarely exported makes this leak a significant sign for fans of the series.
This leak was followed by a report by Windows Central. According to the report, “official” documents circulating confirm that the game will be announced at the Tokyo Game Show 2025, which will take place at the end of September. This claim has been corroborated by reliable industry sources such as Tom Henderson of Insider-Gaming and Nate the Hate. Both confirmed they had seen the documents, further bolstering the Japanese claims and the Tokyo Game Show announcement.
The fact that Forza Horizon 6 will indeed be set in Japan makes choosing the Tokyo Game Show for the announcement strategically significant. This move is seen as an excellent opportunity to strengthen Microsoft’s Xbox brand in the Japanese market, where PlayStation has traditionally been more dominant. Fans of the series are now looking ahead to September and arguably one of the series’ most anticipated locations.
