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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM AST·1 min read

Forza Horizon 6 Surpasses 6 Million Players

Forza Horizon 6 reached over 6 million players two days after its May 19 global launch, generating at least $420 million at base pricing. The milestone underscores sustained player interest following strong critical scores and Early Access momentum.

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Forza Horizon 6 surpasses 6 million players two days after its global launch on May 19. The game reaches 1 million users already in Early Access and shows 252000 active players on Steam. This performance points to at least 420 million dollars in revenue at a 70 dollar price along with a 91 Metacritic score.

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Forza Horizon 6 has surpassed 6 million players since its global launch on May 19. The racing simulation, set in Japan, reached the milestone just two days after release, according to a social media post from the official Forza Horizon account on May 21.

The game had already exceeded 1 million players during Early Access. Player numbers have continued to climb since the full release. As of the latest update, 252,358 players are active on Steam alone.

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At a base price of $70, the 6 million players represent at least $420 million in revenue. The title maintains strong critical reception with a Metacritic score of 91 and an 8.8 user score. Insider Gaming joins at least a dozen outlets that awarded the game a perfect score.
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The official account posted: "Forza Horizon 6? More like Forza Horizon 6-Million! 🤯 Thank you all for joining us at Horizon Japan ❤️." The game draws from Japanese cultural elements and remains a priority for developers. Community mods have appeared since Early Access began. Playground Games included a brief reference to the Pokémon franchise as an Easter egg while noting legal constraints prevented direct mention.
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Additional coverage on the site highlights the fastest car in the game and Wheelspin exclusive vehicles. Insider Gaming states it will continue monitoring Forza developments and report further updates.
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