Forza Horizon 5
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Forza Horizon 6 Guide – All 9 Treasure Cars And Their LocationsThis guide for Forza Horizon 6 details the locations of all nine Treasure Cars scattered across the game's map. Players can find unique vehicles like the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T and the 1987 Porsche 959 by following specific clues or directly navigating to their hidden spots. Finding all treasure cars unlocks the 'Lost and Found' badge.
Forza Horizon 6 Guide – Top 15 Beginner’s Tips And TricksThis guide provides 15 beginner tips and tricks for Forza Horizon 6, covering aspects like earning and managing in-game currency (Credits), utilizing fast travel, discovering map secrets, and optimizing car upgrades. It also offers advice on managing your car collection and earning valuable Wheelspins.
Forza Horizon 6 Guide – How To Change The Weather And The Time Of DayThis guide explains how to manually change the weather and time of day in Forza Horizon 6 using the EventLab's Route Creator. Players can create custom routes to set specific weather conditions and time spans, overriding the default free roam settings outside of story mode.- All Playlist exclusive cars in Forza Horizon 6Forza Horizon 6 will soon expand its garage with exclusive cars available through its Festival Playlists. The article lists numerous vehicles, including models from Abarth, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, Lamborghini, and more, that will be featured in upcoming events. The first Festival Playlist, 'Welcome to Japan,' begins on May 21.
- This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Forza Horizon 6, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, moreThis week's Japanese game releases include Forza Horizon 6 for Xbox Series and PC, and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. The article highlights new titles available to gamers in Japan.
- Forza Horizon 6’s early access rakes in $140 million in its first weekendForza Horizon 6's early access generated over $140 million in its first weekend, making it the franchise's most-played game and one of its most profitable launches. The game achieved this success despite its premium early access price point and has garnered significant player engagement and critical acclaim, particularly for its visuals and Japanese setting.
- Forza Horizon 6’s early access rakes in $140 million in its first weekendForza Horizon 6's early access generated over $140 million in its first weekend, making it the franchise's most-played game and one of its most profitable launches. The game achieved this success despite its premium early access price point and has garnered significant player engagement and critical acclaim, particularly for its visuals and Japanese setting.
- Business and FinanceForza Horizon 6 has generated over $140 million in revenue from its Premium Edition. This figure highlights the strong commercial performance of the game's premium offering.
I didn’t think Forza Horizon 6’s custom garages would lead me to miss mucking about with my motor on Mexican driveways, but they haveThe author finds that Forza Horizon 6's new custom garages, while offering personalization, detract from the immersive experience of previous titles. Unlike Forza Horizon 5, where garages were integrated into scenic outdoor driveways, Horizon 6's garages are silent, indoor voids that require player effort to decorate. This leads the author to miss the simpler pleasure of interacting with cars in the natural environments of Mexico and Japan.- All Car Pass exclusive vehicles in Forza Horizon 6The Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass offers 30 exclusive vehicles not available elsewhere, released weekly. The article lists eight confirmed cars, including the Nissan #12 Skyline GT-R JTC and Koenigsegg Gemera, with more to be added as they are announced. Additional exclusive vehicles can be unlocked through in-game activities like Wheelspins and completing tasks in Tokyo.
- All Car Pass exclusive vehicles in Forza Horizon 6The Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass offers 30 exclusive vehicles not available elsewhere, released weekly. The article lists eight confirmed cars, including the Nissan #12 Skyline GT-R JTC and Koenigsegg Gemera, with more to be added as they are announced. Additional exclusive vehicles can be unlocked through in-game activities like Wheelspins and completing tasks in Tokyo.
Forza Horizon 6 reportedly has more than 1 million players, despite still being locked behind a $120 Premium EditionDespite its full release on May 19, Forza Horizon 6 has already surpassed one million players, primarily through its more expensive Premium Edition. Data from an early-game leaderboard indicates over 1.19 million players have engaged with the title, suggesting strong initial interest in the racing game.
Coming Out in gaming this week — May 18, 2026This week's gaming releases include a variety of genres across multiple platforms. New titles launching on May 18, 2026, include the casual simulation Thrifty Business and the strategy game Corsairs – Battle of the Caribbean. Other notable releases include Forza Horizon 6, Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core (Early Access), and Thick as Thieves, with many more games launching throughout the week.
Forza Horizon 6 has hit a higher peak player count than Forza Horizon 5 and it's not even out yetForza Horizon 6 has achieved a peak player count of 178,009 on Steam, significantly surpassing Forza Horizon 5's previous record. This surge in players is attributed to the game's early access availability for premium edition buyers and its setting in Japan. The article also touches on the current state of racing game franchises under Microsoft.- Forza Horizon 6 Crosses 1 Million Players in Advanced AccessPlayground Games' Forza Horizon 6 has surpassed one million players during its advanced access period, with 1,191,886 players tracked on in-game leaderboards. This figure, achieved by Premium Edition owners and Game Pass subscribers who purchased advanced access, exceeds the initial player count of Forza Horizon 5. The game is set to launch its Standard Edition on May 19th.
Lego racing game 2K Drive will be delisted next week, but online multiplayer won't shut down until next yearLego 2K Drive will be delisted from digital storefronts on May 19, three years after its release. While players can no longer purchase the game, online multiplayer and server functions will remain active until May 31, 2025. The article notes the game received mixed reviews, with criticism directed at its microtransactions despite a competent kart racer foundation.- All Forza Horizon 6 Collection Journal exclusive cars and how to get themThis guide details how to obtain exclusive cars within Forza Horizon 6's Collection Journal. It lists specific car models, their year of origin, and the in-game requirements or tiers needed to unlock them, such as completing specific events or reaching certain Horizon Promo tiers. The article notes that while collecting these cars takes time, they are added to the player's garage for free.
- All Forza Horizon 6 Collection Journal exclusive cars and how to get themThis guide details how to obtain exclusive cars within Forza Horizon 6's Collection Journal. It lists specific car models, their year of origin, and the in-game requirements or tiers needed to unlock them, such as completing specific events or reaching certain Horizon Promo tiers. The article notes that while collecting these cars takes time, they are added to the player's garage for free.
- All Wheelspin exclusive cars in Forza Horizon 6 and how to get themThis guide details exclusive cars obtainable through the Wheelspin mechanic in Forza Horizon 6. It lists various models from manufacturers like Apollo, Aston Martin, and Ford, and explains how to acquire more Wheelspin opportunities through in-game perks and rewards.
- All Wheelspin exclusive cars in Forza Horizon 6 and how to get themThis guide details all the cars exclusive to the Wheelspin mechanic in Forza Horizon 6, including models from Apollo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ferrari, Ford, Jaguar, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Rimac, Toyota, and Wuling. It also explains how to obtain more Wheelspin draws through in-game perks and rewards.