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Forza Horizon 6 player trends and platform expansion

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Following its May launch in Japan, Forza Horizon 6 experienced a significant decline in Steam player counts, dropping approximately 90% from a peak of 302,645 concurrent players to roughly 13,000 daily active users by late September. To encourage engagement, Playground Games released the ‘Horizon Meets’ update on October 5, 2026, featuring a collaboration with 7-Eleven and new social features. On October 10, 2026, Playground Games confirmed the game will release on PlayStation 5 on January 26, 2027. Premium edition purchasers will receive early access on January 21, 2027. The PS5 version will include a physical disc, though a digital download remains required for launch due to the game’s large file size exceeding 150 GB. The title will support cross-play and cross-progression between PS5, Xbox, and Steam via Microsoft ~~accounts, allowing users to share community-created liveries and tuning settings.~~ accounts. The PS5 version is expected to offer two technical modes: a ‘Quality mode at 4K/30 FPS’ and a ‘Performance mode at 60 FPS’. By October 12, 2026, Xbox confirmed the PlayStation 5 launch marks a significant step in the company’s transition away from console exclusivity. In the United States, the PS5 editions are priced at $69.99 for the Standard Edition, $99.99 for the Deluxe Edition, and $119.99 for the Premium Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes the Welcome Pack and Car Pass, while the Premium Edition features VIP Membership, both expansions, the Time Attack Car Pack, and the Italian Passion Car Pack. Pre-orders for the Premium Edition also include a custom Ferrari J50. The PlayStation 5 version is being handled by the studio Panic Button. On October 14, 2026, estimates from Alinea Analytics identified Forza Horizon 6 as the highest-earning first-party video game for PlayStation and Xbox in 2026. The title is estimated to have sold 8.8 million copies, generating $579.2 million in revenue.

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