My FH6 Log: First Hunts

If you’ve played Forza Horizon 6 and have earned the Golden Wristband along with a spot on Legend Island, congratulations! However, your journey at Legend Island is just the beginning of the real challenge. You can now take on seasonal playlists and explore ever-evolving world content, ensuring that Horizon Japan remains exciting and fresh.

The first series update is titled Welcome To Japan and this playlist is packed with five prize cars exclusive to this series update, including a memorable 90s JDM hot hatchback from Toyota. Having fought our way through the first FH6 series update, let's take a look at our Series 1 hauls.

The first one is the Toyota Altezza, which I won by nabbing 15 points in the Series 1 Summer Playlist. Launched in the autumn of 1998, the Toyota Altezza is a compact, rear-wheel-drive medium sedan with dynamics akin to those of expensive European imports. It won the 1998 Japan Car of the Year and was exported to Europe in 1999 and in the US in 2000 as the Lexus IS.

Obtained from hitting the 30-point target in the Series 1 Autumn Playlist is a Honda CR-X SiR, the evolved form of the former Ballade Sports CR-X. Known by the "Cyber Sports" banner in TV commercials, the wedge-shaped CR-X is powered by a choice of 1.5L and 1.6L VTEC engines producing 160 PS.

Obtained from hitting the 30-point target in the Series 1 Winter Playlist is a Toyota Arctic Trucks Land Cruiser AT37, a J150-spec Prado modified by Icelandic off-road specialists, Arctic Trucks.

Lastly, the car in question that was obtained from hitting the 15-point target from the Series 1 Spring Playlist is the Toyota Starlet Glanza V, a high-performance variant of the final-generation Toyota Starlet hatchback.

Thought I forgot about this one, huh? Yes, it's the Mazda Furai Concept, the racing concept car that I won for hitting 60 series points throughout the Series 1 update. It's a rotary-powered racing machine based on the underpinnings of Mazda's IMSA racer.

It's time for the Series 1 exclusive prize cars to test their might. Let's roll the tapes.

What are your thoughts on the prize cars from the first series update of Forza Horizon 6? Do you have a favorite? I won’t spoil it, but I bet many of you liked either the Altezza or the Starlet Glanza V. However, it seems that the Altezza is the more popular choice, and I think we all know why!

Forza Horizon 6's first series update has come to a close. Get ready for more classic cars in Series 2, titled Horizon Decades.

YOUR NEXT MISSION.

My FH6 Log: Hard-To-Get Cars: The TE27 Corolla coupe

The Toyota Corolla (TE27) SR5 is a rare prize car that you can win and drive in Forza Horizon 6. Some players believe it is a rotating playlist prize car that will reappear in a future seasonal update. If you missed the opportunity to get one, just be patient; it should return soon.

Launched in May 1970, the second-generation Corolla represents the evolution of one of Toyota's longest-running nameplates, second only to the Crown. During this generation, Toyota introduced a two-door coupe version known as the Corolla Levin, which was sold in the United States as the S5 and the SR5. The Levin is equipped with a 1.6L four-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Early models produced approximately 100 PS, while the version with the 2T-G engine generated around 115 PS. In 1974, the team from Car & Driver magazine raced this model in an SCCA competition.

Time for the TE27 Toyota Corolla coupe to test its might. Roll the tape.

Remember: The Toyota Corolla (TE27) SR5 is a rare prize car that you can win and drive in Forza Horizon 6.

My FH6 Log: Hard-To-Get Cars: The Subaru STi S209

The Subaru STi S209 is a rare prize car that you can win and drive in Forza Horizon 6. Some players believe it is a rotating playlist prize car that will reappear in a future seasonal update. If you missed the opportunity to get one, just be patient; it should return soon.

Based on the facelifted VA-spec Subaru WRX STi, the S209 is the third STi-tuned model available in the United States, following the WRX STi Type RA and the Subaru BRZ tS released in 2018. Since it is sold exclusively in the U.S., the engine powering it is a tuned version of the EJ25 2.5L flat-four turbocharged engine found in the global market version, rather than the EJ20 used for the Japan-spec WRX STi. The S209 produces 341 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque, and it is mated exclusively to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Additionally, the S209 features 19-inch forged BBS wheels fitted with Dunlop 265/35R19 high-grip tires, the widest ever used on an STi model. It also includes a unique strut tower bar and draw stiffener, which have been proven in the Nürburgring 24-hour race, along with a carbon roof and various aerodynamic upgrades designed to enhance airflow and downforce.

Only 209 units of the S209 were produced, making it a limited edition exclusive to the U.S. market.

With the quick briefing done, it's time for the Subaru STi S209 to test its might. Roll the tape.

Remember: The Subaru STi S209 is a rare prize car that you can win and drive in Forza Horizon 6.

My FH6 Log: Hard-To-Get Cars: The R33 Skyline GT-R

The Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33) is a rare prize car that you can win and drive in Forza Horizon 6. Some players believe it is a rotating playlist prize car that will reappear in a future seasonal update. If you missed the opportunity to get one, just be patient; it should return soon.

Launched in 1995, Nissan transformed the R32 into the R33 Skyline GT-R, adopting the slogan "Minus 21 second roman" because of the Nurburgring lap time of 7:59:000, 21 seconds faster than the R32's lap time of 8:20:000. With the same RB26DETT engine, the R33 got an improved ATTESSA E-TS that was called ATTESA E-TS Pro All Wheel Drive system, which contains LSD. The R33 GT-R was designed by Kozo Watanabe.

With the quick briefing done, it's time for the R33 Skyline GT-R to test its might. Roll the tape.

Remember: The Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33) is a rare prize car that you can win and drive in Forza Horizon 6.

My FH6 Log: Hard-To-Get Cars: The Lancer Evolution IX

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX is a rare prize car that you can win and drive in Forza Horizon 6. Some players believe it is a rotating playlist prize car that will reappear in a future seasonal update. If you missed the opportunity to get one, just be patient; it should return soon.

The Evolution IX is the final update of the third generation of the Lancer Evolution, which began with the Evolution VII in 2001 and continued with the Evolution VIII in 2004. This model is also the last Lancer Evolution to be equipped with Mitsubishi's 4G63 4-cylinder turbo engine, which was enhanced for improved engine response.

Additionally, it features an upgraded suspension system with Eibach coil springs and Bilstein dampers, as well as a reprogrammed Super Active Yaw Control 4WD system for better cornering. The vehicle also includes revised aerodynamics for enhanced performance.

With the quick briefing done, it's time for the Evo IX to test its might. Roll the tape.

Remember: The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX is a rare prize car that you can win and drive in Forza Horizon 6.

My FH6 Log: GET STARTED/始める

Congratulations on the start of your Horizon Japan journey. Getting started on your Forza Horizon 6 gameplay is like the start of a new show, if you catch my drift. Although you are feeling excited about Horizon Japan, the path to the top is not an easy task because there is so much to do in Horizon Japan before earning the right to bear the Golden Wristband.

Having enjoyed the Prologue, your real quest begins at Mei's House, your first Player House, where you will be given a set of three starter cars to drive. They're all yours to keep.

These are the three starter cars in question: an S13 Nissan Silvia, the ST205 Toyota Celica GT-FOUR, and the GMC K5 Jimmy. Pre-tuned at the start, these starter three musketeers are in fighting form for you to take on the Horizon Qualifiers. Complete enough races to unlock the qualifiers challenge, which is a form of a road trip that will take you to the festival site. Get to the destination, and you will earn your first Horizon wristband, the yellow one.

Earning a yellow wristband not only unlocks a new set of races to challenge yourself with but also provides three exciting cars to drive. This second batch of starters is proven to be better than the first batch you received from Mei's House at the beginning. The Toyota GR86, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI, and RAM 1500 TRX are all worth your time as you tackle the races exclusive to yellow wristband holders, giving you a taste of what Horizon Japan has to offer.

The goal of your Horizon Japan adventure is to achieve the Golden Wristband. By completing races, open-world time attacks, and PR stunts, anything under the HORIZON FESTIVAL progression from your journal, you'll earn points required to advance to the next Horizon Wristband. Achieve enough points, and you will take on Wristband challenges, which involve either a Horizon Rush obstacle course or a Horizon Showcase, where you will pit your car against a unique competition. Long story short, but you get the point.

Having enjoyed my time with the Horizon Japan starters, I decided to take some time to compare them to prove their might. Let's begin with the S13 Silvia and the GR86, two drift-happy RWD JDM coupes.

Next up, the two rally classics: the Toyota Celica GT-FOUR and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI.

Lastly, the GMC K5 Jimmy and the RAM 1500 TRX. Two cross-country beasts capable of showing Japan what cross-country is all about.

Experience the thrill of winning races, tuning cars, and collecting vehicles in Horizon Japan. It's an all-you-can-eat buffet of excitement, so take your time exploring the finest that Japan has to offer. Compete against others in the fight for the Golden Wristband and earn your place on Legend Island.

As always, make your dream come true. Good luck.

Forza Horizon 6

Horizon goes Japanese with the latest Forza Horizon adventure, where the motoring party heads to The Land of the Rising Sun - Japan!

Forza Horizon 6

Japan is the latest stop for the Forza Horizon series, and it's about time the festival heads to the Asian motoring superpower. In Forza Horizon 6, players explore the Japanese landscape in style and power. Whether you can speed your way through the Shutokou or drift through the iconic corners of Mt. Haruna, Japan awaits.

Players begin their Horizon Japan journey as tourists, and the only way to enter the Horizon Festival is by tackling the qualifiers. Win enough races, and you'll get yourself your first wristband. Different wristband colors mean more races to compete. Aim for the Golden Wristband, that's your ticket to Legend Island, where you will become a Horizon Legend.

Unlike past Horizon adventures, the Horizon-sanctioned races are no longer on an "anything goes" basis. You need a required car type to compete. Road races require road cars, while dirt and cross-country events require any car capable of off-road driving, such as rally cars or SUVs. Win one, and you can change the ruleset to your liking.

If you can't find the vehicle you need for the race, don't worry! "Aftermarket cars" are randomly scattered throughout the map. These recommended cars are available at discounted prices, so be sure to grab one before they disappear. Occasionally, elusive Forza Edition cars may appear as well. If you spot one and have the funds, make sure to buy it!

Apart from the strict Horizon-sanctioned races, FH6 features open-world time attack venues and drag strips where you can bring cars of any class to set lap times.

If you need to take a break from racing for the Horizon Festival, you can discover Japan by all means. Take photos of landmarks, play through Horizon stories, go on a delivery job, take on "anything goes" street races, the more Discover Japan activities you can accomplish, the more new stamps you'll gain, new stamps that will gain access to more purchasable garages and barn find rumors to track down.

In addition to traditional Barn Finds, FH6 features hard-to-find Treasure Cars scattered in parts of the map. Unlike Barn Finds, you find one, and you can drive it immediately. No strings attached.

Speaking of garages, you can customize your garage for the first time, and if you bought something called The Estate, you can customize your Estate to your liking. You can even share your garage and estate creations with the world.

The EventLab has gained a major upgrade because, for the first time ever, you and your convoy friends can build courses together.

FH6 features over 550 playable cars at launch, most of which are returning models from past installments. Unfortunately, only a few modern vehicles are included on the list, such as the Maserati MC20, the Acura Integra DE4, the Toyota Land Cruiser 250, and the standout car, the GR GT Concept. To make matters worse, the car roster is filled with older models like the JZX100 Toyota Chaser, the Mercedes-AMG SLC43, the Honda Beat, the Honda Acty Truck, the Subaru Vivio, and others, not to mention fictional WTAC cars, which are time attack versions of old cars like the S15 Silvia, the EG Honda Civic, the CR-X, the Cayman, the Exige, and others.

Looking at the post-launch content, the outlook seems bleak, as we can expect more outdated cars that may not appeal to many players, including the R32 race car, a fictional S30Z time attack car, a Toyota Starlet Glanza V, a fictional Alfa Romeo race car, an R33 GT-R Autech 4-door, and others. Brace yourselves; it’s going to be a messy adventure in the Land of Anime.

Apart from the usual campaign gig, FH6's online multiplayer remains, and apart from online races, it retains some of the most iconic Horizon games, such as the Eliminator and Hide-and-Seek. Keep playing those online multiplayer modes to boost your Horizon Play level. Rewards await.

So, there we have it, kids: Forza Horizon 6. Despite the disappointing car roster that prioritizes less desirable classic cars over highly sought-after modern vehicles, the back-to-basics campaign, customizable experiences, and constantly evolving ways to enjoy the game make this the ultimate Forza Horizon adventure. It stands as a significant competitor to one of the best car racing games of 2026.

Forza Horizon 6 is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, and it's coming soon on PlayStation 5.

My FM Log: Spirit of Forza Motorsport - E-Ray and V.Series-R

Since its inception in 2005, the Forza Motorsport franchise has delivered us some of the most amazing vehicles spanning half a century through the world's most demanding racetracks spanning from Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Now it's the turn of the two cover cars that starred in what's known to be the last-ever Forza Motorsport game ever made.

First up, the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, the hybrid version of the eighth-generation Corvette that caused a lot of stir since the advent of the base model. 

The first-ever Chevrolet Corvette C8 E-Ray rewrote the American sports car's seven-decade history ever since the eighth-generation model, the first mid-engined Corvette, broke cover in 2020. 

The E-Ray features a 6.2L LT2 V8 engine that is mated to an electric drive unit powering both front and rear wheels, making it a four-wheel-drive supercar, a Corvette first. It produces a total power output of 655HP, and while mated with an 8-speed transmission, it has a 0-60mph time of 2.5 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 10.5 seconds. 

The ZER Performance Package comes with high-performance Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ZP summer-only tires as well as chassis tuning and other performance enhancements.

Lastly, the #1 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R, Cadillac's entry to both IMSA's GTP class and the WEC's Hypercar class.

The V-Series.R racing prototype is Cadillac's commitment to the LMDh class and it's made to compete not just in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the new-generation GTP class but also at the WEC's Hypercar class. It was built in cooperation with Dallara.

In compliance with the LMDh standards, the V-Series.R is powered by a 5.5L DOHC V8 Hybrid engine, the only naturally aspirated engine in the GTP class. It has a series-specified 670hp of power output and it is mated to a 7-speed sequential gearbox.

The #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R used in the IMSA 2023 season was driven by IndyCar veteran Sebastien Bourdais and Renger Van Der Zande.

In the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R won the Motul Course de Monterey endurance race at Laguna Seca. At the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans, the #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R finished 4th place, behind the 3rd-placer #02 V-Series.R race car.

For one last drive for the entire Forza franchise, let's bring the final Forza Motorsport game's cover cars to Yas Marina Circuit. It's an appropriate circuit for an appropriate moment because, as they say, it all ends here. For those of us who consider the end of something, I would say that this is the perfect location to say goodbye to the Forza series.

Without further ado, let's roll the tapes.

Like all good F1 drivers, their final lap in Yas Marina really marks the end of an era. I have to be honest with you: As demonstrated with the cover cars of the last-ever Forza Motorsport game, it pains me to say that it really is the end of what's known to be one of the best gaming franchises in the world of Xbox.

From the first Forza Motorsport game launched in 2005 to the last-ever Forza Motorsport game launched in 2023, this two-decade journey became one heck of a ride for Forza fanatics everywhere. Fast cars, challenging tracks, and an ever-growing community that helped mature this franchise.

With the Forza franchise officially no more, let's take a quick moment of silence to be thankful for having one of the longest-running video game franchises in Xbox history.

Thanks for the ride.

My FM Log: Descendants

What did the Acura NSX (NC1) Type S and the Nissan Z NISMO (RZ34) have in common? They are descendants of the cars that featured in the first two Forza Motorsport games, and having obtained these two JDM descendants, I got the chance to explain what's what.

Imagine Mal and Red from Descendants, with the NSX representing the original VK who restored balance, and the Z NISMO symbolizing the new VK ready to paint the story red. You get the point, but let's get on with the quick intro about these two...descendants.

Let's begin with the NSX Type S (NC1) from Acura, a car that I won from completing the entire Spirit of Forza Motorsport tour.

The NSX Type S is the final edition of the Acura/Honda NSX NC1, signaling the end of the second-generation NSX's production after its six-year tenure.

In addition to its aggressive design, the 3.5L V6 Twin Turbo Sport Hybrid SH-AWD powertrain was juiced to produce 608PS of power and 667Nm of torque. The improved 9-speed DCT with Rapid Downshift feature shifts 50% faster in Sport and Sport+ modes, while Track Mode provides earlier downshifts into corners thanks to a 1,500rpm increase in the rev threshold.

The available Lightweight Package shaves over 26kg of weight with the inclusion of a carbon fibre engine cover, steering wheel, and instrument binnacle, along with carbon ceramic brakes.

Only 350 units were made and sold, with 300 of them in the US market. Production ended in 2022. In Japan, where it was sold as the Honda NSX Type S, it is the last Honda to be powered by a V6 engine.

Let's discuss the Nissan Z NISMO (RZ34). It's important, so please pay attention. Originally, this car was a prize for completing the Update 20 Open Class Tour before the deadline of June 25, 2025. However, with the release of Update 21, it has now become a permanent prize car. You can obtain it by clearing the newly expanded and now-permanent Open Class Tour at the Builders Cup.

Let's give these descendants a mad dash around Laguna Seca, tasting the essence of what it's like to drive the descendants of the first two Forza Motorsport cover cars. Let's roll the tapes.

Rotten to the core, they said. Well, one of them is.

There's a saying that goes, "Find something to believe in and discover it for yourself. And when you do, pass it on to future generations." As descendants, we have a purpose: to share the stories of our famous predecessors. The NSX has fulfilled its purpose, while the Fairlady Z is still writing more chapters, albeit only a few.

Shame that they're the last new prize cars, not just the game itself, but for the rest of the Forza universe.

My FM Log: Spirit of Forza Motorsport - Porsche 911 GT2 RS

2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the Forza Motorsport series. To commemorate this milestone, let’s take a look back at the cover cars from the Forza Motorsport franchise, starting with the very first game released in 2005 and continuing through to the final installment launched in 2023.

Let's continue with the Porsche 911 (991.2) GT2 RS, the car that graced the cover of Forza Motorsport 7.

The 991.2-spec Porsche 911 GT2 RS is hailed as the ultimate 911. It is powered by a turbocharged 3.8L flat-six engine, sourced from the 911 Turbo S, but tuned to produce an impressive 700 horsepower, making it the most powerful 911 ever produced. Mated to a 7-speed PDK transmission, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 kph in just 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 340 kph.

The 911 GT2 RS features a racing chassis equipped with rear-axle steering and dynamic cornering capabilities. It also includes a specially designed Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system with Sport Mode for an enhanced driving experience. The optional Weissach Package reduces the car’s weight by 30 kg through the removal of non-essential features and the use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic and titanium. With this package, it set a record lap time of 6m47.25s at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, making it the fastest Porsche to conquer the legendary track.

This car made its world premiere at the 2017 E3 Showcase, where it was featured as the cover car for the Forza Motorsport 7 video game.

I originally wanted to recreate my Nordschleife achievement like I did in FM7. However, this time, I decided to take on the entire 24-hour layout of the Nürburgring, which combines both the GP Track and the Nordschleife. I wondered why no one else had attempted this. Instead of just tackling the Nordschleife, why not take on the entire Nürburgring? Anyway, let's roll the tape.

Both the Porsche 911 GT2 RS and Forza Motorsport 7 have demonstrated their limit-breaking capabilities to the world. They have rewritten the rules of how you race in the world, not just what you race.

TAKE YOUR PICK. TAKE YOUR SHOT. TAKE THE LEAD!

Next time, let's conclude Forza Motorsport's 20th Anniversary celebration with the 2023 Cadillac #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R and the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, the cover cars of the last-ever Forza Motorsport game.