Forza Horizon 6 Ohtani Region: Where to Find Chaser Zero for Photo Challenge?

Forza Horizon 6 delves deeply into Japanese culture, and Chaser Zero is the epitome of this. This towering racing mech stands majestically on the skyline near the main Horizon Festival hub.

It's a highlight of Mech My Day Showcase Event and an iconic landmark of the open world, making it one of the most memorable sights in the game. This article will detail how to find Chaser Zero in Forza Horizon 6, race against it, and complete the photography challenge.

About Chaser Zero

Chaser Zero is a giant robot located in Horizon Festival setting, designed to accompany players' vehicles at Mech My Day Showcase Event. Inspired by Japanese mecha culture, it nodding to the life-size moving RX-78F00 Gundam that stood at Gundam Factory Yokohama at Yamashita Pier.

It was once a 10-meter-tall robot on display in the real world, capable of moving limbs, turning its head, and striking various anime poses. However, due to escalating safety and maintenance costs, the attraction was permanently closed in March 2024. While not explicitly stated as a tribute, the intention was clear.

Chaser Zero performs various anime-style maneuvers in Mech My Day event, perfectly showcasing the exaggerated visual effects characteristic of Forza Horizon series.

About Mech My Day Showcase Event

Mech My Day is an exhibition event, but more of a performance than a competition, as it prioritizes visual spectacle over the outcome. In fact, you won't truly lose to Chaser Zero, as the mech will malfunction just before the finish line; the real challenge lies in reaching the finish line.

The event is absurdly exciting. Players will drive a high-performance, low-flying supercar against Chaser Zero. The event is divided into multiple stages, traversing various locations including city streets and elevated highways.

However, the real highlight is Chaser Zero itself. Not only can it be driven or flown, but it can also rampage through the environment with its immense weight, causing the ground to tremble with every step. During the race, the mech will continuously smash through overpasses, tear down traffic lights, and kick away wrecked vehicles, forcing you to constantly contend with the collapsing world around you.

The final battle is a frenzied high-speed sprint where Chaser Zero unleashes a powerful ground laser, blasting a fiery blast line behind you. Completing this event will reward you with a large amount of Forza Horizon 6 Credits.

How to Unlock Mech My Day Showcase Event?

To unlock Mech My Day, you first need to fill the green wristband's progress bar. Once the bar is full, Mech My Day will appear on the map, becoming a primary wristband event that must be completed before obtaining the blue wristband.

If you follow the main storyline, the game will naturally guide you to this goal, so most players won't need to do anything special to unlock it. Here are the fastest steps for players to follow:

• Complete Horizon Festival races throughout Japan
• Complete nearby PR Stunts and Skills
• Continue to increase green wristband's progress until the bar is full.
• Start immediately when Mech My Day appears on the map.
• Complete the showcase race to advance to the next wristband level.

Note: Showcase Events provide exclusive vehicles, so you don't need to own the specific vehicle in your garage to participate in Mech My Day. After completing it once, you can retry the event on the map at any time.

Where to Find Chaser Zero for A Photo?

You don't need to wait for the race to start to find Chaser Zero. This mech appears in the open world from the very beginning of the game and is parked within Horizon Festival venue before you trigger Mech My Day event.

Chaser Zero is located in the northern part of FH6 Ohtani region, near the main Horizon Festival track and hub. Getting there quickly is easy: open the map, navigate to Ohtani region, find the main Horizon Festival hub, and Fast Travel there. You'll see Chaser Zero once you arrive.

If you want to complete the photo challenge, make sure you actually trigger the in-game photo mode and take a picture, not just drive by. The target will only be recorded when you take a picture.

The Significance of Chaser Zero

The significance of Chaser Zero extends far beyond the race itself. Mech My Day, one of the earliest showcases for Forza Horizon 6, established the tone for the game's Japanese setting. This mech was actually mentioned at a developer meet-and-greet, and it has certainly delivered on that promise. Piloting a building-sized robot through a giant animated scene - this absurd yet fun experience is the essence that distinguishes Forza Horizon 6 from other racing games.

Chaser Zero is not only a permanent landmark in the open world, but it also provides a practical function for the photography challenge and gives Horizon Festival hub area a unique visual identity. After testing the photography challenge from multiple angles, we found that the clearest photos were taken directly in front of the robot, allowing players to complete the photography task with Horizon Festival track as a backdrop.

This concludes our article on Forza Horizon 6 Chaser Zero. If you also want to try this spectacular race, join us! We believe this game will provide you with a very enjoyable gaming experience.