Finding and Conquering the Hakone Nanamagari Touge in Forza Horizon 6
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A quick guide on locating the tricky Hakone Nanamagari touge race in Forza Horizon 6 and beating the 'Gazoo Racer' weekly challenge using the 2022 Toyota GR86.
Forza Horizon 6 has officially dropped players into its stunning new Japanese setting, and the community is already hunting down the best asphalt for slide-heavy sessions. One event capturing everyone's attention is the Hakone Nanamagari touge race, largely because it anchors the current seasonal playlist. Finding the exact starting line can be tricky since the map is packed with winding mountain passes. According to a recent guide by Polygon, the race sits in the southwest corner of the map within the Nangan region, located just northwest of the Irokawa space center at the summit of the tightest section of hairpin turns.
Finding the road is only half the battle because the associated 'Gazoo Racer' weekly challenge in the 'Welcome to Japan' summer series demands a specific vehicle. Players need to pilot a B-class 2022 Toyota GR86 to victory against a rival running a car built specifically for touge drifting and racing. Securing that first-place finish rewards you with 25,000 credits and pushes you closer to unlocking the series rewards, which include the 1999 Toyota Altezza RS200 Z Edition and the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR.
Taming these technical mountain passes requires patience and a proper tuning setup rather than pure horsepower. Because the AI brings a dedicated touge machine to the table, taking advantage of custom tunes from the community or adjusting your gearing makes all the difference. Head over to the original report on Polygon for detailed routing and strategy tips to get you through those punishing hairpins without losing your drift multiplier.
Tags: Forza Horizon 6, Racing Games, Xbox, Guides, Playground Games
Original article: Polygon