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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.
Forza Horizon 6 Lets You Destroy Most Trees--With A Big Exception
Forza Horizon 6 developer Playground Games deliberately made cherry blossom trees and culturally significant locations indestructible to honor Japanese traditions. Design director Torben Ellert explained this decision, contrasting it with Assassin's Creed Shadows' earlier controversy regarding shrine destruction. The game is available on Xbox and PC, with a PlayStation 5 version planned.
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.