Forza Horizon 6 (FH6) launched with over 550 cars, but veteran players quickly noticed that many fan-favorite vehicles and entire brands from Forza Horizon 5 and earlier titles are missing. These gaps can feel jarring if you were expecting the same garage variety you had in FH5.

Missing Brands

Several major brands are entirely absent from FH6 at launch:

• Rolls-Royce – Known for tight brand control. Models like the Cullinan aren't present, likely because the brand feels racing games clash with their luxury image.
• Bugatti – No cars from Bugatti are available at launch.
• Tesla – Still missing, probably due to licensing and public perception concerns.
• Hoonigan – This includes Ken Block's iconic lineup, which has disappeared.
• Other notable absences: Vauxhall, Alpine (A110), Mosler, Infiniti, Citroën/DS, Oldsmobile.

In a community poll, 68% of players reported missing their most wanted brands as a major disappointment during early access testing.

Key Takeaways:

• Missing cars are often due to licensing expirations or planned post-launch release.
• Some models are temporarily absent because older 3D assets are being replaced with higher-quality versions.
• Community favorite brands like Bugatti, Tesla, and Hoonigan will likely return over time via updates and the Festival Playlist.

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High-Profile Model Absences

Even within brands that are included, certain iconic models are not in the launch game:

• McLaren Senna – Surprisingly missing, likely due to expired licensing contracts.
• Saab models – None appear in FH6.
• Special Edition Cars – Vehicles tied to movie tie-ins, like the Barbie Movie Corvette EV or Fast & Furious DLC cars, are usually not carried over between titles.

Players on Xbox forums noted that some of these missing cars represent over 20% of their dream garages, showing how noticeable the gap is.

Why Cars Are Missing

There are three main reasons why vehicles might be absent:

1. Licensing Expirations – Contracts with manufacturers are time-limited. When a deal expires, cars are removed.
2. Festival Playlist Planning – Playground Games sometimes holds back highly desired cars to release later in the Festival Playlist as rewards, keeping players engaged post-launch.
3. Model Updates – Older 3D assets, especially from Xbox 360 or early Xbox One titles, are being retired. New high-quality models are being built for FH6, meaning some cars are temporarily unavailable.

For example, the absence of the McLaren Senna was reportedly due to the team updating the model with next-gen visuals, pushing it to a future playlist reward.

Community Impact

Missing cars have affected gameplay strategies. Collectors and completionists now have to plan differently:

• Garage Progression: Some players reported completing only 82% of car achievements in the first week because of missing models.
• Online Showcases: Car shows and co-op races feel limited without certain iconic vehicles.
• Trading & Customization: Liveries and tuning setups for missing cars are impossible to share, frustrating creative players.

Looking Ahead

Playground Games has hinted that post-launch updates will gradually reintroduce many missing brands and cars. For example, in FH5, around 120 vehicles were added over the first three months after launch through events and festival updates.

Players can expect that while FH6 is launching with gaps, the full experience—including Hoonigan, Bugatti, and special edition cars—will grow over time.

For players who want to jump straight into a more complete garage without waiting for all post-launch updates, platforms like SHANNENG offer options to purchase a FH6 account for sale, giving access to rare brands, hypercars, and festival-exclusive vehicles from day one.

TL;DR: FH6 is missing key brands (Rolls-Royce, Bugatti, Tesla, Hoonigan) and iconic cars (McLaren Senna, Saab models) at launch. This is mainly due to licensing, festival planning, and model updates. Community feedback suggests this is a noticeable gap, but post-launch updates will likely fill it over time.