Forza Horizon 6 Review Roundup: IGN Perfect Score, Metacritic 91
Global media reviews for Forza Horizon 6, developed by Playground Games and Turn 10 Studio and published by Microsoft, have officially gone live. On Metacritic, the Xbox version holds a score of 91 across 38 reviews, while the PC version sits at 89 across 34 outlets. Multiple publications awarded the game a perfect score, calling it not only the best entry in the series but a title that redefines the open-world racing genre. Set in Japan, the game launches on May 19, 2026, with Premium Edition players gaining early access starting May 15.
IGN awarded a 10 out of 10, calling the game a “goddamn masterpiece.” The review praised the technical performance as flawless and the visual and audio presentation as the most stunning the series has ever seen. The Japan map was highlighted as the most detailed and rewarding to explore, with a main campaign that balances pacing perfectly. Eurogamer also gave a 10, noting that after fourteen years, Forza Horizon 6 finally delivers on the promise set by the original game in October 2012, achieving the ideal balance between simulation and arcade racing.
GameSpot awarded an 8 out of 10, praising the Japan-themed map as the best in the series and the vehicle roster as extensive and diverse. However, the review noted that certain endgame content requiring near-complete map exploration felt restrictive compared to the earlier freedom. GamesRadar+ also gave an 8, calling the open world stunningly large and detailed, but pointed out that the straightforward racing mechanics felt somewhat平淡 compared to genre leaders, and the story elements remained shallow.
VGC matched IGN and Eurogamer with a 10 out of 10, describing Forza Horizon 6 as an essential racing experience that pushes the already excellent Forza Horizon 5 to new heights. The review highlighted the delivery mission side activities as a standout feature, along with the consistently satisfying handling. The only minor criticism was that the game gives away vehicles too easily, potentially reducing the sense of achievement. With 550+ cars at launch, a Japan setting featuring both Tokyo urban areas and natural landscapes, and support for Xbox Series X|S and PC with no Denuvo encryption, this is shaping up to be one of the strongest racing game launches in years. Forza Horizon 6 is also included with Xbox Game Pass, with a PS5 version planned for later this year. Based on this review consensus, it is hard to argue against this being the racing game to beat in 2026.
