Microsoft is back again to showcase the cool factor of the Japanese setting of the upcoming open-world driving game, Forza Horizon 6, with episode 3 of “The Art of Driving.”
This time around, Forza Horizon 6 – “The Art of Driving” focuses on Kanto. Episode 3 is once again hosted by Larry Chen, as he meets up with local artist Inko Ai Takita to take in the lively atmosphere of Kanto, including the iconic urban sprawl of Tokyo. They explore how Inko Takita’s art captures Kanto’s regional identity and how these visual motifs are integrated into the game’s environments, including original in-game murals.
The episode highlights the diversity of Japanese car culture in the region, featuring a classic Nissan car meet in Tokyo. You can get a good look at the 18-minute-long showcase for yourself right down below:
Forza Horizon 6, which was officially revealed back in September to celebrate Tokyo Game Show 2025, will finally bring the franchise to Japan, a setting that has been requested by fans pretty much since the first Forza Horizon showcased the potential of open-world racing games.
The racing simulator is scheduled for release on May 19, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 release following later that year. A PS5 version has also been announced, but it’ll launch later in 2026. A precise release date for the PS5 version has not been announced.
While you wait for its release, you can check out plenty of content, including other settings like Kyushu and Tohoku, and other important content like the prologue and car info. If you’re interested in the PC version, you can also check out the system requirements.
