Forza Horizon 5
News, coverage and analysis tracking Forza Horizon 5 across the outlets.
Sim racing is flourishing, but what happened to the arcade racer?The article discusses the decline of arcade racers and the rise of sim racing, noting that while sim player counts have surged, mainstream racing games have dwindled to a few franchises like Forza Horizon. The author suggests that the increased accessibility and popularity of real-world motorsport, partly fueled by media like Netflix's Drive to Survive, has driven the growth of sim racing as a more accessible alternative to participating in actual racing.- Buffs, Nerfs, and BugsXbox is investigating reports of save file corruption affecting some Forza Horizon 6 players on Xbox platforms. The company is offering advice to players on how to prevent data loss while working on a permanent solution.
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Forza Horizon 6 PC players urged to check their Microsoft Gaming Services version, as Playground tackle disappearing savesPlayground Games is investigating an issue affecting Forza Horizon 6 players where save progress may be lost. For PC players, developers are advising users to ensure they have the latest version of Microsoft Gaming Services installed. Players are also recommended to exit the game properly and allow time for cloud sync before shutting down their PC.
Microsoft's Xbox games keep ending up as flops according to new reportA new report indicates that several Xbox games, including Avowed, Hellblade 2, and Forza Motorsport, have significantly underperformed Microsoft's sales and engagement expectations. This comes amid reports of expected layoffs and studio closures at Xbox, with CEO Asha Sharma acknowledging the company has 'over extended' its resources and needs to reassess investment priorities.
Even with PS5 Ports, Many of Xbox's Games Have Been UnderperfomingAn internal memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed that the division is operating at a 3% accountability margin, leading to layoffs. Many of Xbox's first-party games, even those with PlayStation 5 ports, have underperformed in sales and Xbox Game Pass engagement, failing to meet expectations.
EDGE #425 review scores – Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Mina the Hollower, moreEDGE Magazine's issue #425, dated August 2026, features review scores for several games including Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Mina The Hollower. Other titles receiving scores include Directive 8020, Phonopolis, and a remake of an RPG. Nintendo-related games are among those covered in this issue's roundup.- 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.