Forza Horizon 5
News, coverage and analysis tracking Forza Horizon 5 across the outlets.
Forza Horizon 6 Is Now The Series' Most Played Game on SteamForza Horizon 6 has become the most played game in the series on Steam, surpassing 172,000 peak concurrent players, more than double the previous record holder, Forza Horizon 5. The game, which is currently in early access for Premium Edition owners and will fully launch on May 19, also holds the highest Metacritic score of 2026 with a 92. The article also notes a recent leak where game files were allegedly uploaded to Steam days before release.- WRUP: The context of this is that something very good happened to Guillaume but at Etienne’s expense editionThis article is a weekly roundup of what games the Massively OP community and staff are playing, featuring a bonus question about car preferences in video games. Contributors discuss their weekend gaming plans across various titles including Star Wars Galaxies Legends, Guild Wars 2, The Division 2, and Final Fantasy XIV, while also sharing their favorite types of cars in games, ranging from vintage to sports models.
What are we all playing this weekend?Several members of the team share their weekend gaming plans, ranging from Forza Horizon 6 and American Truck Simulator to the unreleased game for guides, Directive 8020, and EVE Online. One writer is experiencing a retinal migraine and plans to rest, while another is trying out the puzzle game Drop Duchy on Steam Deck. The article also touches on personal anecdotes about pet care and healthcare.- Engagement RingForza Horizon 6 has set a new all-time Steam record with over 130,000 concurrent players, surpassing its predecessor's peak. This achievement was noted for players willing to pay $120 for early access to the game.
Forza Horizon 6 Graphics Analysis: An Absolute Masterclass In Visual FidelityForza Horizon 6 is lauded for its exceptional graphical fidelity and visual presentation, setting a new benchmark for racing simulations. The game's detailed environments, realistic car models, and advanced lighting effects, including ray tracing, are highlighted as major strengths. Performance on PC and Xbox Series X is generally strong, with the PC version offering superior visual options.- ShackStream: Forza Horizon 6 launch day!A livestream event is scheduled for the launch day of Forza Horizon 6, taking place in Japan. The stream will feature gameplay and commentary as the game becomes available.
- All Treasure car locations in Forza Horizon 6 and how to find themThis guide details the locations of nine free Treasure Cars within Forza Horizon 6, set in Tokyo. Players must use picture clues to find these collector's vehicles, which become immediately usable upon discovery. Specific locations are provided for each car, including the 1991 Nissan Figaro near Rainbow Bridge and the Nissan Safari Turbo north of the wind farm.
- All Treasure car locations in Forza Horizon 6 and how to find themThis guide details the locations of nine unique Treasure cars hidden throughout Tokyo in Forza Horizon 6. Players can find collector's vehicles like the 1991 Nissan Figaro and Dodge Charger GT by following specific in-game clues and map markers. These cars are immediately usable upon discovery.
- Save 50% Off the Logitech G923 Racing Wheel, Just in Time for the Forza Horizon 6 ReleaseAmazon is offering a 50% discount on the Logitech G923 Racing Wheel, with "Like New" models available for approximately $185. This sale coincides with the anticipated release of Forza Horizon 6.
A Lot Of People Paid A Lot Of Money To Play Forza Horizon 6 EarlyForza Horizon 6 achieved a peak of 172,093 concurrent players on Steam for its Premium Edition early access, suggesting significant revenue generation for Microsoft. While exact total player counts across all platforms are unknown, the Steam numbers alone indicate substantial early sales, with the game also being highly reviewed.
Forza Horizon 6 Is the Highest Rated Game of the Year, But Will Anything Beat It?Forza Horizon 6 currently holds the highest Metacritic score of the year at 92, with its PlayStation 5 version anticipated for a 2026 release. The article discusses whether any upcoming titles, such as Grand Theft Auto 6, Phantom Blade Zero, or Marvel's Wolverine, can surpass its critical reception.- Forza Horizon 6 Is Only Officially Playable Now to Those Who Bought Its Pricier Premium Edition, but It's Still Putting Up Big Numbers on SteamForza Horizon 6 has achieved a significant player count on Steam, even though its official launch date is still some days away. The game is currently only playable for those who purchased the more expensive Premium Edition.
- Forza Horizon 6 Dev Explains Why Shrines, Temples, and Cherry Blossom Trees Are IndestructibleThe developers of Forza Horizon 6 have explained the design choice to make environmental elements such as cherry blossom trees and shrines indestructible within the game. This decision is part of the game's overall design philosophy.
All Forza Horizon 6 Barn Find locationsThis guide details the locations of all 15 Barn Find cars in Forza Horizon 6, which are scattered across Japan. Players must earn Discover Japan points and Stamps to unlock rumors for these hidden classic vehicles. Once a rumor is active, players can locate the barn and recover the car for restoration.- Forza Horizon 6 is still gated behind its $120 early access, but it’s already breaking franchise recordsForza Horizon 6 has achieved record-breaking player numbers on PC, surpassing 170,000 concurrent players during its early access period, which requires a $120 purchase. The game has also received critical acclaim, with an average score of 92, making it the best-reviewed game of the year so far. Its setting in Japan is cited as a major factor in its popularity.
Forza Horizon 6 won't let you destroy cherry blossom trees because they're too important to Japanese cultureForza Horizon 6 will not allow players to destroy cherry blossom trees in its Japan setting due to their cultural importance. Developer Playground Games opted to preserve these iconic elements, along with shrines, while most other environmental objects are destructible. This decision highlights a focus on respecting Japanese culture within the game's world.
Forza Horizon 6's return to 'wristband progression' isn't the stand-in for a career mode I wanted it…The author discusses the progression system in Forza Horizon 6, specifically the return of 'wristband progression' in Japan. While acknowledging it's a step up from previous titles and offers a more structured experience, they find it too easy to climb the ranks due to abundant car rewards from Wheelspins and edition bonuses, which diminishes the satisfaction of earning new vehicles.
Valve reportedly giving away free Steam games to Steam Controller buyers who had delivery botched: "Average Valve…Valve reportedly offered a customer a free standard-edition game of their choice after a Steam Controller they ordered was misdelivered. The user shared a screenshot of the interaction with Steam Support, stating they received the new Forza Horizon 6 as compensation. While unconfirmed by Valve, the incident highlights positive customer service from the company.
Forza Horizon 6 will unleash the Wankel-powered Furai to kick off its Festival Playlist car additionsForza Horizon 6's Festival Playlist begins on May 21st with the "Welcome to Japan" series, featuring new car additions including the Mazda Furai and Nissan 370Z. Subsequent in-game seasons will introduce a variety of other vehicles from manufacturers like Toyota, Mitsubishi, Honda, Nissan, and Subaru, obtainable by earning points through various in-game activities.- Spelhelg med gammalt, nytt och nygammaltSeveral individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, highlighting a mix of retro titles like Phantasy Star and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, new releases such as Forza Horizon 6 and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and ongoing games like Overwatch. The discussion touches on the appeal of both older and newer games.