‘Forza Horizon 6’ Teaser, Tokyo Game Show (Gaming News Roundup)

Many big reveals were made during Tokyo Game Show 2025 this week, including Microsoft’s “Forza Horizon 6” announcement. From Xbox’s Playground Games, the new “Forza” game will be set in Japan and is slated to release in 2026.

Per the developer, “As one of the most requested locations destinations for the open-world driving series, players will get to discover a scenic, breathtaking, and culturally authentic Japan as they aim to become a Legend at the Horizon Festival.”

While “Forza Horizon 6” will launch first on Xbox Series X and S consoles and PC — and be included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at launch — Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios are in talks to bring the game to PlayStation 5 post-launch.

Soon after the “Forza Horizon 6” announcement was made, Xbox also revealed the pricing for its upcoming handheld consoles: ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X.

Watch the teaser trailer for “Forza Horizon 6” in the video below.

See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.

NEWLY RELEASED GAMES

Konami launched “Silent Hill f” Thursday across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Steam, Epic Games and Microsoft Windows.

Per the game publisher, “Set in 1960s Japan, ‘Silent Hill f’ offers a “beautiful yet horrifying” narrative by Ryukishi07, brought to life with creature designs by kera, with music by legendary Akira Yamaoka and Kensuke Inage. Players follow high school student Shimizu Hinako through the eerie, fog-covered town of Ebisugaoka, where disturbing transformations and haunting memories unfold.”

Watch the launch trailer for “Silent Hill f” in the video below.

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“Hades II” launched Thursday from Supergiant Games.

Per the game’s description: “Playing as Melinoë, Princess of the Dead, you can reveal the mysteries of the Arcana Altar, tame witchy familiars, gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen, and infuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient Magick to ensure that none stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods and a myriad of ways to build your abilities!”

After launching in early access in May 2024, the game is now available via Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store. 

Watch the Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer for “Hades II” in the video below.

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