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Forza Horizon 6's best Initial D reference is a cup of water

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Forza Horizon 6
Genres · arcade, racing, simulation, sports
Release · May 19, 2026
Developer · Playground Games
Xbox Series X|SPCPS5
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Active · 1998–2021
Latest · Initial D: The Arcade
Top genres · racing, visual_novel, arcade
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