Forza Horizon 6 is officially finished, and it’s early. Two weeks early, to be exact. That “gone gold” stamp means the build is locked, discs can be printed, and the panic phase (in theory) is over.

But here’s the thing: the headline feature isn’t the music. It’s who actually gets to play.

Yes, there are nine radio stations this time, covering everything from drum & bass to indie rock and synthwave. It’s the biggest lineup the series has had, and sure, it’ll keep long drives from going stale. But Horizon has never really struggled with vibes.

Accessibility, on the other hand, is where this gets interesting.

AutoDrive, Proximity Radar, and high-contrast visuals are being pushed alongside the usual assists. On top of that, sign language support for cutscenes is coming post-launch, not at release, which raises questions, but still a step most games don’t even attempt.

At the time of writing, racing games still sit in an awkward spot: fun, fast, but not always easy for everyone to jump into. Forza Horizon 6 looks like it’s trying to change that.

So yes, it’s finished early. That’s good. But if Forza Horizon 6 lands properly, the real win won’t be how it sounds, it’ll be who it finally lets in.

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