Most Forza Horizon 6 players are probably too busy flying down mountain roads or drifting through city streets to stop and look at the walls. But if you do, you might notice that many of the murals scattered across Horizon Japan are not just random artwork made for the game. So, are you looking at the environment often enough, or are your eyes only focused on the state of your wheels?
Playground Games has revealed that nine real Japanese artists created original pieces specifically for Forza Horizon 6, turning some of the game’s murals into actual collaborations rather than simple environmental decoration.
The Murals Come from Real Artists
In a thread shared on social media, the Forza Horizon team highlighted artwork from:
- Kenji Iwasaki
- Okuyama Taiki
- Kazuhisa Uragami
- Wakana Yamazaki
- Tatsuro Kiuchi
- Naoshi
- Lady Aiko
- Dragon76
- Inko Takita
The murals can be found throughout Horizon Japan, and chances are you have already driven past a few without realizing they were created by real artists. But now you know what to look for at least!
These artworks help make each region feel authentic and beautiful.
One of Those Details You Might Miss
It is the sort of thing that is easy to overlook in a racing game. Most of the time, you are focused on the next race, the next car, or trying not to end up in a ditch after taking a corner too aggressively (or after Bowie Knife99 rammed into you). But details like these help explain why Horizon Japan feels more lived-in than many expected. The murals are not collectibles, and they are not linked to any challenge. They are simply there as part of the world.
Now that Playground Games has pointed them out, some players will probably find themselves paying a little more attention to the scenery during their next road trip across Japan.
Forza Horizon 6 has reached huge player numbers and has been praised for its detailed recreation of Japan, so this just adds to it. The mural project is another example of the developers trying to make the world feel more real. So next time you are speeding through Horizon Japan, it might be worth slowing down for a moment. Who knows what you might discover!
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