Forza Horizon 6 named writers’ favorite game of 2026

Two staff writers at a gaming site identified Forza Horizon 6 as their favorite game of 2026 to date. They wrote that the title has overtaken February’s Resident Evil Requiem in their personal rankings.

The writers, Ben Kerry and a colleague identified as Fraser, reported they gained prelaunch access several weeks before the official release and have played the game daily since. They highlighted extended play sessions in the game’s Japan setting, with frequent runs through Tokyo streets and time spent in rural countryside locations.

In their account, the pair described repeated gameplay sessions and continued returns to the game after launch. They pointed to play frequency and the variety of Japanese environments as reasons for placing Forza Horizon 6 at the top of their midyear list.

The writers noted the Xbox release calendar for the rest of 2026 includes new entries in the Fable, Gears and Halo series, which they identified as possible challengers to Horizon 6 later in the year. They invited readers to comment on whether any upcoming titles might surpass Horizon 6.

“Forza Horizon 6 is our favorite game of 2026 so far,” Kerry wrote. The piece makes clear these are the impressions of the site’s staff rather than a formal industry ranking, and it focuses on play frequency, setting and personal enjoyment as reasons for the selection.