Forza Horizon 6 offers players the opportunity to own and customize their own houses, providing a unique and immersive experience within the game's vibrant world. These houses are not just simple fast-travel points but rather permanent bases that offer a range of benefits and customization options. Here's a comprehensive guide to unlocking and utilizing every house in the game, along with the perks they provide.
Unlocking the Houses
The process of unlocking houses in Forza Horizon 6 involves a combination of story progression, completing various activities, and earning stamps in the Collector's Journal. The more stamps you collect, the more houses become available for purchase.
- Story Missions and Early Focus: Players who prioritize story missions, Touge races, mascot activities, and regional exploration will find themselves unlocking houses much faster. These activities contribute significantly to the Discover Japan progress, which is essential for unlocking new properties.
House Overview and Perks
There are eight houses in total, each with its own unique location, price, and perk. Here's a breakdown of each house and the benefits they offer:
Mei's House (Ohtani): Free to unlock early in the campaign. Offers the Wheeler Dealer perk, allowing players to trade cars at the Autoshow.
Tokyo House (Tokyo City): Free with VIP Membership of the Premium Edition. Provides a Daily Wheelspin, granting one free Wheelspin every day you log in.
Yashiki House (Hokubu): Costs 10,000 credits. Unlocks the Estate Builder feature, enabling players to create custom race tracks, drift routes, and more.
Minka House (Ito): Unlocked via the green stamp progression path. Offers Credit Stunts, earning 10% more credits from Horizon Stunt Party events.
Hakusan Mountain Lodge (Sotoyama): Located in the mountains, it costs 635,000 credits. Provides extra garage space and Cool Credits, increasing credit rewards from Horizon Life events.
Funji Unkai House (Shimanoyama): Costs 830,000 credits. Helps players progress faster by increasing rewards from Horizon Job missions by 10%.
Soko 78 (Tokyo City): Costs 980,000 credits. Offers the Import/Export perk, providing a 5% discount on Autoshow purchases.
Vision House (Ohtani): The most expensive house, priced at 1,500,000 credits. Includes the Driving With Friends perk, earning 10% more LINK Skill score and an additional garage space.
Estate System
The Yashiki House stands out as the only property that allows full customization of the outdoor area, similar to building systems in games like Minecraft or Cities: Skylines. Players can access Builder Mode by parking near the ramp outside the house and then use the Estate Builder to remove objects, place props, and redesign the landscape.
Additionally, players can explore Community Estates by browsing the 'My Estates' menu and downloading creations from other players. However, it's important to note that purchasing additional props is still required.
Conclusion
Forza Horizon 6's player-owned houses offer a unique blend of customization, fast travel, and in-game benefits. By strategically unlocking and utilizing these houses, players can enhance their overall experience, earn credits, and create personalized spaces within the game's captivating world.
