Forza Horizon 6 has set a new series record for concurrent players on Steam. The game reached 172,093 concurrent players during early access, according to SteamDB. That is more than double the peak of 81,096 players achieved by Forza Horizon 5 at launch.
Japan setting and early access drive record numbers
The game is set in Japan, a location that fans have long requested. Playground Games developed the title. The full launch is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
Players who purchase the 120 USD edition can access the game during early access. The standard edition pricing has not been detailed.
Insider Gaming gave the game a 10/10 review, calling the Japanese vistas breathtaking and praising the improvements to the progression system. The review stated that the title is at the pinnacle of the racing genre once again.
Playground Games has not confirmed the exact player count for the full launch window. The record is based on early access data from SteamDB.
Source: Insider Gaming
