Playground Games admits it hasn't been talking with Forza Horizon 6 players as much as it could be

Playground Games admits it hasn’t been talking with Forza Horizon 6 players as much as it could be

NicoGG October 19, 2026 0 comments 2 min read

Playground Games acknowledges insufficient community communication for Forza Horizon 6, promising better updates and transparency for Xbox and PC players.

A message is coming to Forza Horizon 6 players from Playground Games, who acknowledge they haven't been as forthcoming with the community as they could be. It's an important acknowledgement, too. Forza Horizon 6 has launched to great acclaim.

Developer promises improved communication and ongoing content updates for the racing game

It released in May, scoring a 90 on Metacritic, and launching to high expectations. But many fans are feeling a bit in the dark about the future of the game. That's why the developer is committed to listening to feedback about post-launch updates and communication going forward.

Playground Games posted a public statement to address the quiet surrounding their racing game. The studio acknowledged it's been listening to player feedback and taking it into account for future changes to content and communication with users. They stressed that it will keep releasing ongoing fixes and content updates, while it figures out the best way to move forward with the community.

Forza Horizon 6 launched for Xbox Series X/S and PC back in May. Since then, it's been seeing monthly playlists and weekly seasons and tasks to accomplish. In the latest update, the developers even released a 7-Eleven collaboration for some in-game outfits.

It's clear development is continuing for the current platforms. This is good for those who've purchased the game on the initial launch platforms. They'll get steady content updates.

There is a PS5 port in the works for the game, but there is no specific date for that launch announced by the studio. There were rumors of a 2026 launch window before, but a specific date hasn't been announced. That means the port could still make it out to launch in 2027.

Anyone waiting on the console version of the game should keep an eye out for more news. The studio is working to get things more clear for its fans.

This statement from the developer signals a new direction for how Playground Games will approach community engagement with its franchise. The studio promises to keep releasing content updates consistently, while it reorganizes how it communicates with its players. Players should expect some more direct engagement from the studio as they try to address concerns over post-launch transparency.