Forza Horizon 5
News, coverage and analysis tracking Forza Horizon 5 across the outlets.- Forza Support Team Recommends Xbox Players Disable Quick Resume for Forza Horizon 6The Forza support team is investigating lost save file issues in Forza Horizon 6 and recommends Xbox players disable the Quick Resume feature as a temporary workaround. This measure aims to prevent players from encountering data loss while a permanent fix is developed.
- Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist Challenges Guide – Series 1 SpringThis guide details the Festival Playlist Challenges for Series 1 Spring in Forza Horizon 6, running from June 11th to June 18th, 2026. It provides recommended cars, tune setups, and tips for completing events like Photo Challenges, Treasure Hunts, and various Seasonal Championships to earn rewards such as new cars and credits. The article also explains the Festival Playlist system and highlights the easiest ways to earn points for players on PC and Xbox.
- Forza Horizon 6 Space Port Photo Challenge locationThis guide details the location and requirements for the Forza Horizon 6 spring Photo Challenge, 'AstroToy'. Players need to photograph a 'Track Toy' car at the Irokawa Space Port in the Nangan Region. Completing this challenge rewards players with a Forza Link line and points towards the current season.
- How to take a photo of a Track Toy at Irokawa Space Centre in Forza Horizon 6This guide explains how to complete the Track Toy photo challenge in Forza Horizon 6 by taking a picture of a specific car type at the Irokawa Space Centre. The challenge is located in the Nangan region and rewards players with Festival Playlist points and in-game items upon completion.
- Fable Shouldn’t Have Run Scared From Grand Theft Auto 6Microsoft's decision to delay Fable until February 2027, citing the impending release of Grand Theft Auto 6, is questioned. The article argues that the market is large enough for multiple successful game launches and that Fable could have co-existed with Grand Theft Auto 6, especially since the latter is console-exclusive at launch. The piece suggests that such delays signal self-doubt rather than strategic market positioning.
- How to complete Guts. Glory. Ram. in Forza Horizon 6This guide explains how to complete the 'Guts. Glory. Ram.' challenge in Forza Horizon 6. The article focuses on providing instructions for players to successfully achieve this in-game objective.
- Where to find the Tokyo City region Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6This guide details how to find the Tokyo City Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6's Spring Series 1 update. Players need to locate a specific warehouse roof in the eastern docks of Tokyo City, accessible by driving up a ramp on the northernmost Tomitama warehouse and jumping to an adjacent one. Completing the challenge rewards players with three Festival Playlist points and 100,000 credits.
- How to complete the Tokyo City Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6This guide explains how to complete the Tokyo City Treasure Hunt event in Forza Horizon 6. The article focuses on providing the necessary steps and information to successfully finish the in-game challenge.
- Clutch is a Forza Horizon-style open-world adventure with a GTA-like storyClutch is a new open-world racing game from Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown. The game combines the driving mechanics of the Forza Horizon series with a GTA-like story involving adopted siblings, underground street racing, and heists. Clutch is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and is slated for a Spring 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Forza Horizon 6: Astro Toy Photo Challenge LocationThis guide explains how to complete the Astro Toy Photo Challenge in Forza Horizon 6's "Welcome to Japan" festival playlist. Players need to photograph a Track Toy at the Space Port, located at the bottom of the map in the Nangan region, near the HZN-VI Rocket. Completing this challenge rewards players with the "Beam Me Up!" Forza Link phrase and points towards their seasonal total.
- Sony angry at Xbox for cutting Halo trailer from State of Play says insiderAn insider report suggests Sony is angered by Microsoft's decision to pull a Halo trailer from a recent State of Play, indicating a potential shift back to Xbox exclusives. This move, affecting games like Gears Of War: E-Day and potentially Forza Horizon 6, has reportedly strained the relationship between the two companies and surprised many within Xbox.
- Xbox Finally Has Big Exclusives Again, But Gamers Are Still ConfusedXbox is facing confusion regarding its exclusive game strategy, with recent announcements like Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution being console exclusives while other titles remain multiplatform. This shift back towards exclusives, despite years of opening up its games, has led to criticism about inconsistent communication and strategy from Microsoft executives like Asha Sharma and Matthew Ball. The article questions the long-term viability and clarity of this approach, especially concerning future titles and the impact on player trust.
- Xbox CEO Believes Consoles Are Too Expensive And “Radically Different” Plans Are NeededXbox CEO Asha Sharma believes current console pricing is too high for mass audiences and that "radically different" business models are needed for the future. She acknowledged disappointing financial results and stated that Xbox will introduce exclusive content to improve its business health, citing Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution as examples.
- A scary Forza Horizon 6 bug is wiping people's saves for modifying specific carsA bug in Forza Horizon 6 is causing players' save data to be wiped, particularly when modifying specific cars. This issue affects race progress, custom tunes, and garages, with reports circulating on Reddit and other platforms. While Forza Support can restore inventories, race progress is lost. The developers at Playground Games have not yet announced a fix, but players are advised to back up their save data periodically.
- Xbox console exclusives are returning on a 'case-by-case' basisMicrosoft is re-prioritizing Xbox console exclusives, starting with Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution, to encourage hardware purchases. This marks a shift from the previous multiplatform strategy, with exclusivity decisions now being made on a case-by-case basis under new Xbox president Asha Sharma. Large multiplayer and live service titles will continue to be multiplatform.
- You should back up your Forza Horizon 6 save before its latest bug brings you to tearsA bug in Forza Horizon 6 is causing players' save data to be wiped, leading to devastation for those who have invested significant time and credits. Issues have been reported on both PC and Xbox, with potential causes including the Quick Resume feature, cloud save problems, game crashes, and specific car upgrades. Players are advised to back up their save files and avoid certain vehicles while Forza Support works on restoring lost inventory.
- The most upsetting thing about Xbox’s SGF showcase was Marcus Fenix’ jacketXbox's recent Summer Games Fest showcase highlighted a shift back towards console exclusivity with titles like Gears of War E-Day and Clockwork Revolution. This strategic change, spearheaded by new CEO Asha Sharma, aims to re-establish Xbox as a distinct console platform amidst an identity crisis and declining Game Pass subscriber growth. While some previously multiplatform titles will remain available on PlayStation 5, the move signifies a renewed focus on selling Xbox hardware.
- Xbox-chef: multiplattforms-släpp avgörs "från fall till fall"Xbox is adopting a case-by-case approach to multiplatform releases, with major multiplayer and live service titles continuing to be available on PC and other consoles. However, games like Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution will be exclusive to Xbox Series and PC, a shift from previous policies. The platform strategy for future titles like The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 remains undecided.
- UK software sales chart for the week ending June 6, 2026 – Nintendo Switch 2 gives Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth a big boostThe latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 6, 2026, shows Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth re-entering the top ten at number four following its release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Other titles like Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World also charted within the top ten.
- Games Inbox: Why is Gears Of War: E-Day not on PS5?A reader questions the exclusivity of Gears Of War: E-Day to Xbox, arguing it limits the potential player base compared to multi-platform releases like Forza Horizon 5. The reader also expresses skepticism about the new Fable's direction and the overall strategy behind Xbox's exclusive titles. Other topics discussed include the Summer Game Fest, State of Play, and the evolving relationship between game developers and streamers.