Forza Horizon 5
News, coverage and analysis tracking Forza Horizon 5 across the outlets.- Forza Horizon 6 Lets You Destroy Most Trees–With A Big ExceptionForza Horizon 6 developer Playground Games made a deliberate decision to not allow players to destroy cherry blossom trees, honoring Japanese cultural traditions. While most other trees and structures are destructible, these iconic trees, along with temples and culturally important sites, are preserved. This design choice reflects the team's commitment to respectful representation, guided by cultural consultant Kyoko Yamashita, to create an immersive and authentic experience of Japan.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 18 to 22Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between May 18 and May 22. Titles include Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Riven, and many more across various genres.
Forza Horizon 6 Crushes Franchise Record On Steam Despite The Need To Pay ExtraForza Horizon 6 has set a new franchise record for peak concurrent players on Steam, surpassing Forza Horizon 5's previous record. This achievement is notable as the game is currently only available through premium editions or via Game Pass. The game is also slated for a PlayStation 5 release later this year.
Forza Horizon 6 overtakes Pokémon as the top-rated game of 2026 so farForza Horizon 6 has surpassed Pokémon Pokopia and Resident Evil Requiem to become the top-rated game of 2026 on Metacritic, achieving an average score of 92. While Pokémon Pokopia has more reviews, Forza Horizon 6's higher score has placed it in first place. The game is launching this week on Xbox and PC, with a PlayStation 5 version planned for later in the year.- Forza Horizon 6’s First Festival Playlist Rewards Revealed, Begins May 21The first Festival Playlist rewards for Forza Horizon 6 have been revealed, with the event set to begin on May 21. The content includes the 2008 Mazda Furai as one of the rewards.
'Average Valve W': After some Steam Controller packages were sent to the wrong country, Valve is reportedly giving 'any standard-edition title' to affected shoppersValve is reportedly compensating customers whose Steam Controller packages were mistakenly sent to the wrong country, such as the UK. Affected shoppers are being offered a free standard-edition game of their choice as a gesture of goodwill. This customer service approach has been met with positive reactions from the gaming community.
How to Change Clothes in Forza Horizon 6This guide explains how to change your character's outfit in Forza Horizon 6, covering customization options available in the Garage or Horizon Festival areas. It also details how to access character customization via Fast Travel while exploring the map. Players can unlock new clothing items through in-game credits, clothing vouchers, wheelspins, and seasonal rewards.
Forza Horizon 6 immediately beats its predecessor's all-time Steam record with 130,000 concurrent players – and that's only counting people willing to pay $120 for early accessForza Horizon 6 has set a new Steam record with over 130,000 concurrent players, surpassing its predecessor's peak. This impressive number was achieved by players who purchased the Premium Edition for early access, ahead of the official May 19th release. The game's setting in Japan is also noted as a significant factor in its early success.
Forza Horizon 6 explodes on Steam even before it's officially outForza Horizon 6 has achieved record-breaking player numbers on Steam even before its official launch on May 19, surpassing previous titles in the series. The Premium Edition's early access has drawn significant engagement, with peak concurrent players already exceeding those of Forza Horizon 5 and 4. Similar enthusiasm is expected on other platforms like Xbox and PlayStation 5.
Forza Horizon 6 Invalid Gaming Services FixThis guide provides fixes for the "Invalid Gaming Services Detected" error in Forza Horizon 6 on PC, typically caused by outdated or corrupted Microsoft Gaming Services. Solutions include updating or reinstalling Gaming Services via the Microsoft Store, repairing the Xbox app, and ensuring Windows is up to date. The Steam version of the game does not require the Xbox app.
Where to find all Forza Horizon 6 Treasure CarsThis guide details the locations of all nine Treasure Cars in Forza Horizon 6's Japan map. Unlike Barn Finds, these unique vehicles can be found without increasing your Discover Japan level. The article provides specific locations for each car, such as the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T near a golf course and the 1991 Nissan Figaro in a Tokyo City car park.
Where to find all Forza Horizon 6 Barn FindsThis guide details the locations of all 15 Barn Finds and Treasure Cars in Forza Horizon 6. Players unlock these iconic vehicles by increasing their Discover Japan stamp level through various in-game activities. The article provides specific region and map details for each car, including the Honda NSX-R GT, Toyota 2000GT, and Mazda #55 Mazda 787B.
What We Played – Forza Horizon 6, Outbound & Everything is CrabSeveral gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, including Forza Horizon 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Nintendo Switch, and Everything is Crab. Other titles discussed include Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Skull & Bones, and various indie games.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight - Everything To KnowThis article provides information about Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. It also briefly mentions other upcoming games such as The Sinking City 2, Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, Pragmata, and a Resident Evil update, often referencing trailers or gameplay.
Forza Horizon 6 All Treasure Car LocationsThis article provides a guide to all treasure car locations in Forza Horizon 6. It details where to find these special vehicles within the game's open world for players looking to complete their collections.
Forza Horizon 6 Lets You Destroy Most Trees--With A Big ExceptionForza Horizon 6 developer Playground Games deliberately made cherry blossom trees and culturally significant locations indestructible to honor Japanese traditions. Design director Torben Ellert explained this decision, contrasting it with Assassin's Creed Shadows' earlier controversy regarding shrine destruction. The game is available on Xbox and PC, with a PlayStation 5 version planned.
Forza Horizon 6 makes a viable Steam Deck game, assuming you can find room to park itForza Horizon 6 is Steam Deck Verified, but achieving smooth performance requires significant graphical adjustments. The game's large installation size of over 155GB necessitates using a microSD card or larger internal storage. While it runs off default settings, lowering them to Very Low is needed to escape sluggishness, though this impacts visual fidelity.- Forza Horizon 6 interactive map via ShackmapsThis guide provides an interactive map for Forza Horizon 6, detailing the locations of Barn Finds, Treasure Cars, PR Stunts, Bonus Boards, and Mascots within the game's Japan setting. The map is designed to help players discover all in-game collectibles and challenges.
Forza Horizon 6 is lightweight enough to perform on just about any PC - though its new ray tracing modes slam on the brakesForza Horizon 6 offers robust PC performance across a wide range of hardware, running smoothly on budget builds and handheld PCs. However, the implementation of ray tracing significantly impacts framerates, and upscaling technologies like DLSS and FSR provide less benefit than expected, sometimes introducing visual artifacts. Despite these issues, the game is praised for its accessibility and visual quality even on lower settings.
Forza Horizon 6 Launches On Xbox And PC – And Japan Has Never Looked BetterForza Horizon 6 has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC, developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. The game features a vast recreation of Japan, including Tokyo, with over 550 cars and enhanced customization options. The Horizon Festival returns with new multiplayer and co-op features, and the game is available on Xbox Game Pass.