Forza Horizon 6 Shatters Steam Records Before Official Launch
Forza Horizon 6 has achieved unprecedented player counts on Steam, significantly surpassing its predecessor's records even before its full release, driven by early access sales and its Japan setting.
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Forza Horizon 6 är största Xbox-utgivna spelet på Steam
Forza Horizon 6 has become the most played game released by Xbox Game Studios on Steam, surpassing Halo Infinite with over 273,000 concurrent players. The game is also available on Xbox Series X and PC via Game Pass, with a PlayStation 5 release planned for later this year. The title received a positive review score, praised for its driving mechanics and content but criticized for its unclear progression system.
Forza Horizon 6 has already tripled the series' peak player count on Steam
Forza Horizon 6 has achieved a new series record on Steam, surpassing 273,000 concurrent players following its standard edition release. This figure more than triples the previous record held by Forza Horizon 5. The game's popularity is attributed to its Japan setting, positive reviews, and availability on PC via Steam and the Xbox Game Pass subscription service.
Forza Horizon 6 gör braksuccé på Steam – innan det "släppts"
Forza Horizon 6 has set a new record for concurrent players on Steam with over 181,000, surpassing Forza Horizon 5's peak of 81,000, even before its official release. This impressive number was achieved through early access purchases, with the game officially launching today on PC and Xbox Series consoles, and later on PlayStation 5. The game has also received strong critical reviews.
Forza Horizon 6 has hit a higher peak player count than Forza Horizon 5 and it's not even out yet
Forza 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.
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Forza 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 Crushes Franchise Record On Steam Despite The Need To Pay Extra
Forza 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 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 access
Forza 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 out
Forza 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 Has Already More Than Doubled Forza Horizon 5’s Concurrent Peak on Steam
Forza Horizon 6 has achieved a significant milestone on Steam, more than doubling the concurrent player peak of Forza Horizon 5 with over 168,000 players. This impressive number was reached during its advanced access period for Premium Edition owners and Game Pass subscribers. The game has also received critical acclaim, holding a 92 Metascore on Metacritic for 2026.
