Forza Horizon 6 Players Discover Pokemon Easter Egg

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A player recently discovered a hidden nod to the Pokemon series while playing Forza Horizon 6. The reference appeared as a snippet heard on the game’s radio, and while Pokemon wasn’t mentioned directly, attentive fans quickly recognized it.

As of today, Forza Horizon 6 is already a huge hit on Steam, becoming one of the most popular games released in 2026. During its limited early access period, the game reached a peak of 178,009 players. Even though Forza Horizon 6 doesn’t officially launch until May 19th, it’s already making a big impact. With the game also coming to Xbox Game Pass, we can expect even more players to join the fun on both PC and Xbox, and it will be interesting to see how high the player numbers climb.

Forza Horizon 6 References Pokemon Without Naming It Outright

Players exploring the new features in Forza Horizon 6 recently discovered a subtle reference to a beloved gaming franchise. A player named Wxrry shared a video on Twitter showing a snippet of dialogue from the Hospital Records radio station – a real-world record label that’s been featured in Forza Horizon games since Forza Horizon 2. In the clip, one radio host encourages listeners to “Grab your camera and snap ‘em all!” while the other jokingly references a famous Japanese collecting game, avoiding naming it due to legal restrictions.

While games like Palworld and Digimon involve collecting creatures, this particular clip appears to be a nod to Pokemon and Nintendo’s history of strongly defending its copyrights. Currently, the only way to hear the Pokemon Easter egg in Forza Horizon 6 is by driving around the game world with the radio on – there’s no way to trigger it specifically. So, players hoping to find it will need a bit of luck and a good ear.

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Nintendo’s Legal History Has Garnered a Reputation

After Wxrry posted their video, many people joked that the team making Forza Horizon 6 might be trying to avoid trouble with Nintendo or The Pokémon Company. Nintendo is known for strongly protecting its copyrights, and has won several legal cases against those who infringe them. Also, The Pokémon Company is currently involved in a public legal battle with the developers of Palworld, Pocketpair, which has been widely discussed by gamers.

With Forza Horizon 6 already receiving high praise as one of the best games of 2026, it’s quickly become a popular topic online. As the game becomes widely available, players are sure to discover even more hidden secrets and references.

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2026-05-18 22:34