Playground Games has just revealed the complete map for Forza Horizon 6, giving players a first look at the famous Japanese locations they’ll be able to explore. The developers say this is the most detailed and varied map in the entire Forza Horizon series, and you can check it out below.
Get ready for the new Horizon Festival! This event, which celebrates cars and music, is starting with a lot of excitement. You’ll be able to race alongside a bullet train in a 2024 Nissan GT-R Nismo, tackle huge jumps in a snow-ready 2021 Polaris RZR Pro 4 Truck, experience the winding roads of Japan in a classic 1995 Porsche 911 GT2, and even get behind the wheel of the 2025 GR GT Prototype. With great music, amazing cars, and thrilling jumps, the prologue for Forza Horizon 6 is the perfect way to kick off your adventure in Horizon Japan.
Here is an overview of the game, via Hamster:
The experience begins with a fast-paced drive through scenic landscapes in a 2024 Nissan GT-R Nismo, alongside a speeding bullet train, all set to the energetic sounds of Horizon Bass Arena with commentary from Scott Tyler. The action then shifts dramatically to the Alps, where you’ll take control of a 2021 RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR Pro 4 Truck, performing impressive jumps and kicking up snow for an enthusiastic audience.
Players were unhappy with the new sound effects and alerts, and many voiced their complaints. Some went so far as to start a petition asking Embark Studios to restore the original sounds, and it gained over 5,000 supporters.
Fans of the original Shadow of Chornobyl will immediately recognize this location, though it was previously known as Lab X-18. It was used for experiments involving psychic radiation and as the development site for the Brain Scorcher—a large radar dish designed to control minds. Beyond that, the area is also home to powerful, unpredictable Anomalies. While players could explore portions of it in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, GSC Game World appears to be expanding on this location far beyond what players expect.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
So, I’ve been following this rumor from NateTheHate, and he’s saying we might hear something – maybe as soon as this month – through Nintendo Today or on Twitter. He double-checked to make sure he meant April, but he also warned us not to hold our breath for an official announcement. Honestly, I’m okay with that! A surprise reveal is way more exciting if it actually happens, right?
I’m so excited about this new video series! It starts up north in Tohoku, which the host, Chen, points out isn’t the typical image people have of Japan – it’s a bit colder, more peaceful, and a little rougher around the edges. He says when it came to choosing a vehicle for driving through snowy mountains, a Land Cruiser was the only way to go! This first episode is about 21 minutes long, and the whole series will eventually highlight nine artists, with three more featured in the remaining two episodes.
Director Andrew Stanton recently shared that a central idea behind Toy Story 5 is how technology often dominates our lives. In an interview with Empire Magazine, he explained that the film explores how easily screens capture children’s attention, often overshadowing traditional toys. Rather than portraying a battle between toys and technology, Stanton wanted to realistically depict this shift, observing how quickly devices take over playtime. He emphasized that this isn’t about a ‘good versus evil’ scenario, but a reflection of modern life, with the character of Lily representing the challenges toys now face in a tech-driven world.