Force Horizon 6 is still on a roll. This time, we have sales data from Japan showing that The game is the first Xbox title in three years to appear physically in the region.. The last Xbox game to achieve this was its predecessor, Forza Horizon 5, back in 2023, and before that, it was Final Fantasy XV in 2016.
It’s quite a testament to see that everything Xbox related works well in Japan. It’s no secret that Xbox has struggled to gain significant traction in the region, so I suppose it’s somewhat poetic that one of its biggest hits there is a game themed entirely around Japan.
I’m also curious to know if BowieKnife99 memes which seemingly every brand under the sun has participated in has reached the Japanese community, and what gamers there think about it. I imagine their reaction isn’t all that different from what we felt toward the rebel car.
The data, obtained thanks to Famitsushows that Forza Horizon 6 is ranked 26th in the list of top 30 physical games. That’s pretty impressive given how small Xbox’s install base is in the region, with the platform often only selling a few hundred consoles per week, and that’s assuming Xbox gets lucky.
Having played the game myself, I suppose it’s no surprise that it managed to appear on the lists. Forza Horizon 6 is a fantastic racing game and its Japanese setting is stunning, with truly stunning landscapes. As bad as I am at racing games, I’m still having a great time. But that’s just me.
It’s always a shame how much Xbox struggles in Japan. It’s not for lack of trying; They never seem to be able to break into the market, but at least they’ve done it in some way here with Forza.
Anyway, what do you think about Forza Horizon 6 listings in Japan? Do you care? Are you surprised or did you expect it? Let me know in the comments and be sure to participate in our survey!
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