If you fired up Forza Horizon 6 on day one and noticed Infiniti missing from the car roster, you’re not imagining things. The absence of this luxury Japanese brand comes down to a mix of expired licensing, outdated 3D models, and a shift toward Japan-focused car choices. Here’s the breakdown.
1. Licensing Issues Worldwide
Car brands in Forza aren’t automatically included—they need fresh contracts with the developers every game. When a brand like Infiniti doesn’t appear at launch (alongside others like Bugatti or Alpine), it usually means Playground Games and the manufacturer didn’t finalize a deal before the game’s production deadlines. Licensing takes time, and missing that window means the brand has to wait.
2. Outdated 3D Models
Forza Horizon 6 is cleaning house. The devs are retiring older, low-poly cars that have been recycled since the Xbox 360 era. Infiniti had very few current models left:
Concept Car Problem: In FH5, only the 2015 Infiniti Q60 Concept remained.
Remodeling Priority: Instead of using an old, outdated model, Playground Games decided to skip Infiniti and focus resources on laser-scanned, up-to-date vehicles for production cars.
3. Japan-First Strategy (Nissan Connection)
Since FH6 takes place in Japan, the game emphasizes authentic Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars.
Brand Positioning: Infiniti is Nissan’s luxury brand, mainly sold overseas.
JDM Alternatives: Cars like the Infiniti G35 and G37 exist in Japan as the Nissan Skyline (V35/V36). For authenticity, FH6 prioritizes right-hand-drive, locally sold models over the Western Infiniti versions.
4. Holding Cars for Post-Launch Updates
Playground Games also saves some fan-favorite vehicles for Festival Playlist rewards and DLC. Leaving out cars like the G35 Coupe or Q60 Red Sport 400 at launch means they can serve as major highlights in future updates, keeping the game fresh and giving players something to chase.
Infiniti isn’t gone forever. The combination of licensing timing, old assets, and Japan-focused content led to their absence at launch. Keep an eye on post-launch updates—these luxury tuners might be hitting the Festival Playlist soon.