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A Tourist’s Guide to Forza Horizon 6, From A Designer’s Perspective
Forza Horizon 6 Design Director Torbern Ellert and Art Director Don Arceta discuss the creation of the game's recreation of Japan, highlighting iconic locations like Nachi Falls, Ruriko-ji Temple, and Tokyo City. They detail how real-world landmarks were adapted for gameplay accessibility while preserving their essence, and mention the role of cultural consultant Kyoko Yamashita in ensuring authenticity. The game launches May 19 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud, with day one availability on Xbox Game Pass.
Forza Horizon 6 Lets You Destroy Most Trees–With A Big Exception
Forza Horizon 6 developer Playground Games made a deliberate decision to not allow players to destroy cherry blossom trees, honoring Japanese cultural traditions. While most other trees and structures are destructible, these iconic trees, along with temples and culturally important sites, are preserved. This design choice reflects the team's commitment to respectful representation, guided by cultural consultant Kyoko Yamashita, to create an immersive and authentic experience of Japan.
orza Horizon 6 Lets You Destroy Most Trees--With A Big Exception
Forza Horizon 6 developer Playground Games made a deliberate decision to not allow players to destroy cherry blossom trees, honoring Japanese cultural traditions where the game is set. While most other trees and objects can be smashed, these iconic trees, along with temples and culturally significant locations, are protected. Design director Torben Ellert and cultural consultant Kyoko Yamashita explained that this approach aims for a more respectful and immersive representation of Japan.
