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7-Eleven and Xbox Merge Virtual and Real-World Pit Stops

In the latest update for Forza Horizon 6, the virtual streets of Japan now feature a digital 7-Eleven storefront where players can gather, customize rides, and collect in-game items. This crossover bridges the gap between gaming and convenience retail, extending the experience to physical stores across the United States.

7-Eleven and Xbox Merge Virtual and Real-World Pit Stops
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The Horizon Meets update transforms the game’s Japanese map into a hub for car culture, centering on an interactive konbini parking lot. Players can deck out their avatars in store-clerk apparel, collect a virtual tamago sando, and utilize new prop packs to recreate their own storefront scenes. Beyond the screen, the partnership incentivizes real-world traffic: 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members who purchase Xbox gift cards at participating locations receive a free Slurpee and an exclusive Toyota GR-Supra livery for their in-game garage.

Raghu Mahadevan, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer at 7-Eleven, noted that the collaboration aligns the brand’s identity as a pit-stop destination with the high-octane nature of the game. For fans looking to carry the aesthetic offline, a limited-edition apparel line featuring streetwear-style hoodies and accessories has launched on the 7Collection website. The promotion, which includes the in-game Toyota livery and loyalty rewards, runs through October 27, 2026.

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