Map — Bigger, More Diverse
Map Size
| FH6 | FH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | ~78 sq mi | ~55 sq mi |
| Roads | ~540 mi | ~380 mi |
| Regions | 6 | 11 biomes |
| Largest ever | +42% | — |
Biomes & Terrain
FH6 newTrue urban grid city (Urban District) — first dense city in Horizon history
FH6 newCoastal Highway with beach access roads and ocean-view straights
FH6 newUnderground parking garages, rooftop circuits, narrow alleyway drifts
GoneFH5's sand dunes and jungle replaced by alpine mountain passes and lakefront forests
Fast Travel & Houses
FH6 houses6 purchasable houses with unique bonuses (FH5 had 7)
FH6 boards80 XP + 50 Fast Travel = 130 total (FH5: 200 XP + 50 FT = 250)
FH6 newHorizon Mansion grants 10 super wheelspins + daily wheelspin (FH5 castle: daily wheelspin only)
Cars — Expanded Roster
| Aspect | FH6 | FH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Total cars (launch) | ~500+ | ~530 |
| New manufacturers | Bugatti EB110, Koenigsegg Gemera, Rimac Nevera, McLaren Artura, Lamborghini Revuelto | — |
| Electric cars | Expanded — Taycan Turbo GT, Rimac Nevera, Audi RS e-tron GT | ~10 EVs at launch |
| Car Pass | 34 cars (1/week) | 42 cars (1/week) |
| Barn Finds | 5 rumored (250 GTO, XJ220, 959, 2000GT, Miura) | 14 |
| New-to-Forza | Ferrari Daytona SP3, Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Toyota GR Corolla | — |
Gameplay — What Plays Differently
Seasons Return
FH4's beloved seasonal system returns, but regionally instead of globally. The Mountain Pass can have snow while Coastal Highway stays dry — all on the same game day. Each season shifts optimal routes, PR stunt viability, and race strategies.
FH4Full map changed seasons weekly
FH5Seasons removed; static weather only
FH6Dynamic regional seasons — real-time per-region weather
Online & Social
FH6 doubles down on cooperative play. Horizon Arcade events now pop every 15 minutes (FH5: every 30). Convoy size increased. New "Team Garage" lets convoy members share tuned cars.
FH6 ArcadeEvery 15 min, 3-round co-op with no fail state
FH6 newTeam Garage — share tuned cars with convoy
FH6 newRivals leaderboards integrated into free roam map
Tuning & Customization
FH6 deepens the tuning system with per-gear adjustments, expanded differential settings, and a "quick tune" preset system for beginners. Visual customization adds new body kit manufacturers and wheel brands.
FH6 newPer-gear final drive tuning
FH6 newQuick Tune presets (Road / Dirt / Drift / Drag)
FH6 newExpanded body kit catalog + 12 new wheel brands
Economy & Progression
FH6 shifts the credit economy. Races pay more but cars cost more — pushing players toward the auction house and business income. The "Accolade" system expands with more targeted, high-reward challenges.
FH6Higher race payouts, higher car prices — more auction house emphasis
FH6 newBusiness passive income up to 60K/day (FH5: ~40K)
FH6 newManufacturer collection milestones
Easter Eggs & Secrets
New in FH6
Urban LegendsHidden underground tunnel network beneath the Urban District — rumored to connect parking garages across the city.
Lake MonsterForest & Lakes region — a silhouette occasionally surfaces at dawn near the deepest lake point.
Secret HangarDesert Basin abandoned aircraft hangar (Barn Find #2) — interact with the radio inside to hear a cryptic broadcast loop.
Horizon ElevatorA working elevator in the Festival Hub parking structure that leads to an underground showroom (exclusive cars on rotation).
Returning from FH5
Dinosaur FossilsScattered across Desert Basin — find all 12 to unlock a fossil-livery classic car.
UFO DebrisA crashed weather balloon (or is it?) in the Mountain Pass — lights flicker at midnight.
Speed CameraHidden radar gun on Coastal Highway Bridge — hitting exactly 88 mph triggers a special camera flash effect.
Phone Booths5 working phone booths scattered across the map — each plays a unique recorded message.
Horizon Tradition
Barn Find RumorA mysterious 6th barn find that only spawns after completing all 5 others + reaching Hall of Fame — speculated to contain a 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (the most valuable car in history).
XP Board InteractionSmashing all 130 boards triggers a map-wide fireworks display and unlocks a special "Completionist" player title.
Dance FloorsHidden dance floors with DJ booths — find all 8 for a secret Horizon Arcade event type.
PR Stunts — FH5 vs FH6
| Stunt Type | FH6 Count | FH5 Count | FH6 Hardest 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger Signs | 8 | 20 | Volcano Launch — 500m |
| Speed Traps | 8 | 20 | Desert Straight — 250 mph |
| Speed Zones | 6 | 20 | Coastal Sweep — 150 mph avg |
| Drift Zones | 5 | 16 | Mountain Hairpin — 120,000 pts |
| Trailblazer | — | — | |
| Total | 27 | 76+ | — |
FH6 has fewer total stunts but each is designed as a more curated, higher-difficulty challenge. FH5's larger count included many "easy" stunts with low 3★ targets.
Quick Comparison
| Category | FH6 | FH5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map size | ~78 sq mi | ~55 sq mi | FH6 +42% |
| Road network | ~540 miles | ~380 miles | FH6 +42% |
| Region count | 6 distinct | 11 biomes | FH5 more biomes |
| Car count (launch) | ~500 | ~530 | FH5 (more at launch) |
| Seasons | Regional dynamic | None (static) | FH6 |
| City density | True urban grid | Small town only | FH6 |
| Player houses | 6 with unique perks | 7 with unique perks | Comparable |
| XP boards | 80 | 200 | FH5 (more to find) |
| Fast travel boards | 50 | 50 | Equal |
| PR stunts | 27 | 76+ | FH5 (more volume) |
| Barn finds | 5 | 14 | FH5 |
| Car Pass size | 34 cars | 42 cars | FH5 |
| Online Arcade | Every 15 min | Every 30 min | FH6 |
| Tuning depth | Per-gear + presets | Standard | FH6 |