Forza Horizon 6, released on May 19, 2026, has taken accessibility to the next level. High Contrast Mode has been expanded so players can clearly see key elements in the game, whether on Xbox or PC. As an experienced racer, I’ll break down exactly how you can make the world pop and never miss a corner or rival again.

1. In-Game Accessibility Settings

FH6 introduces Real-Time World Highlighting, which makes important objects stand out from the background:

• Object Highlighting: Assign solid colors or outlines to specific objects. For example, set your Player Car to bright cyan and opponents or Drivatars to neon orange. This makes spotting them easy, even in crowded races.
• Environmental Contrast: Darken or desaturate scenery like trees and buildings, while keeping drive lines, track surfaces, and key landmarks in high-contrast colors like deep blue or yellow.
• UI Text & Icons: Menus now have high-contrast backgrounds with large, bold text. This ensures readability against dynamic in-game backgrounds, which is especially helpful when you’re moving fast.

2. System-Level Settings

You can pair FH6’s settings with your system’s own accessibility features for maximum clarity:

• Xbox Series X|S:
  Go to Settings → Accessibility → High Contrast. You can pick a Dark or Light theme, which carries over into Forza menus for consistent visibility.
• Windows 11 PC:
  Open Settings → Accessibility → Contrast Themes. You can also quickly toggle high contrast on or off in-game by pressing Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen.

Combining these with the in-game highlights ensures every track, object, and menu element is easy to see.

3. New Visual Aids in FH6

Forza Horizon 6 also adds extra visual tools to help players with different vision needs:

• Proximity Radar: A new HUD element with color-coded arcs shows how close other cars are, helping players keep track of nearby traffic even with limited peripheral vision.
• Color Blindness Filters: Updated filters for Protanopia, Deuteranopia, and Tritanopia adjust both the UI and the 3D world colors independently, giving more control over what you see on the track.

If you have the Premium Edition, you can start testing these high contrast presets during Early Access starting May 15, giving you a head start on learning every nuance before launch.