Xbox Shows Playable Preview of Forza Horizon 6

Published on January 23, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
High-definition screenshot of Forza Horizon 6 showing a red supercar crossing a bridge in a mountainous environment at sunset, with dynamic lighting and weather effects visible.

Xbox Shows Playable Preview of Forza Horizon 6

Microsoft has organized an event to showcase for the first time moving images of Forza Horizon 6. This new chapter in the open-world driving franchise promises the most populated and detailed setting yet. 🎮

A More Vibrant and Expansive World

The presentation focuses on how to explore a map that integrates diverse landscapes with unprecedented activity density. The developers emphasize the evolution of the freedom concept, allowing the player to move without predefined limits. The environment is perceived as an organic entity saturated with details.

Main World Features:
  • Map that cohesively combines multiple biomes and environments.
  • Notable density of traffic, pedestrians, and environmental events.
  • Design philosophy that prioritizes continuous exploration without artificial barriers.
The demonstration aims to generate excitement by showing a game that consolidates the series' formula while adding layers of depth.

Technical and Gameplay Novelties

The preview details several renewed features. A more complex dynamic weather system is implemented, whose effects persistently alter grip and the environment. The vehicle customization section grows with more options, and the opponents' artificial intelligence is optimized.

Confirmed Technical Improvements:
  • Evolved graphics engine with better lighting and atmospheric effects.
  • Rendering aimed at maintaining 60 fps in quality mode on Xbox Series X.
  • Increase in object and vegetation density in the game world.

Launch Strategy and Availability

During the event, Xbox confirmed the anticipated launch window. The company positions this title as a key pillar in its content strategy, highlighting that it will arrive on consoles and the Game Pass subscription service from day one. The presentation avoids showing menus or loading screens, reinforcing the idea of a fluid and uninterrupted driving adventure. 🚗💨