The full Forza Horizon 6 map has been revealed, and the promise of a denser, more vertical Japan than ever before is there for all to see. Playground Games has finally put its cards on the table, giving us a clear vision of the topology and structure that awaits us. The season system remains in place, and when we see the geographical diversity, we hope it will impact more than just the grip.

The figures speak for themselves: it could be more than twice the size of FH5’s Mexico. But more than the sheer size of the area, it’s the density that catches the eye. Some 660 passable roads are announced, a clear improvement on the 578 of the previous opus. Fewer useless wastelands, more variations in the routes and, inevitably, more challenges on asphalt or dirt when you’re looking for 100% completion.

Verticality is a major axis, and we hear about stacked roads, interchanges and complex urban infrastructures.

The Japanese Alps and the Highlands are there to confirm this trend, with terrain that promises to be far more rugged than anything we’ve experienced so far. We can expect endless climbs where the car’s inertia will have to be managed, descents where braking will become critical, and hairpin bends that will put trail-braking to the test. The snowy areas to the north promise a serious dose of precarious grip.

Tokyo, of course, is a centerpiece in its own right. According to the developers, the city will be five times larger than the license’s usual metropolises. This means miles of narrow streets, tight intersections where precision will be key, but also vast industrial zones and docks for classic gatherings. Elevated highways, inspired by the famous Shutoko, add that touch of verticality in the heart of the city. Linking fast turns on these structures can be tricky with cars with lazy front ends. You’ll need a precise FFB to feel the subtle loss of grip.

Outside the capital, the map is broken down into distinct biomes: the Japanese Alps, the Highlands, which should offer beautiful panoramas, areas of low mountains, plains for top speed runs, and a coastline that should offer fast, winding roads. We’re sticking to the classic approach of the license, but with a promise of relief and increased density that could change the game in terms of driving.