naiwa 2026-05-15

Cherry blossoms and temples remain indestructible out of respect for traditions.

Playground Games explained why it is impossible to destroy certain environmental elements in Forza Horizon 6. The studio deliberately excluded culturally important objects from the destruction system.According to Torben Ellert, the decision is related to respect for Japanese culture. Cherry blossom trees and shrines are not subject to damage, unlike other objects in the world.The developers noted that the game’s Japan is a stylized interpretation with recognizable elements, not an exact copy. Cultural details were conveyed as carefully as possible.Previously, similar issues arose around Assassin's Creed Shadows, where Ubisoft limited the destruction of temples after criticism. Playground Games likely took this experience into account.The game is available in early access, with full release on May 19.
Forza Horizon 6 broke the series record on Steam even before release — naiwa | UniversumMore than 140 thousand players simultaneously in early access. universum.ink