Forza Horizon 6 Early Access Rakes In $140M

How Much Money Did Forza Horizon 6 Make in Early Access?

Forza Horizon 6 generated over $140 million in revenue during its early access weekend — before the game even reached its standard launch date. According to Insider Gaming and Destructoid, nearly 1.2 million players paid $120 for the Premium Edition, which unlocked four days of early play starting May 15, 2026.

That makes Forza Horizon 6 the fastest-selling and most-played entry in the franchise's history at launch. The standard edition of the game launches for all players on May 19, 2026, meaning these numbers reflect only a fraction of the eventual player base.

On Steam alone, the game racked up at least $20 million in advanced access revenue according to TweakTown, with the full cross-platform figure across Xbox and PC pushing the total well past the $140 million mark.

Why Is Forza Horizon 6's Early Access Launch So Significant?

The numbers don't just set a revenue record — they signal a major shift in how the Forza Horizon franchise competes at the top end of the market. As reported by GamesRadar, Forza Horizon 6 peaked at 172,093 concurrent players on Steam during early access, more than doubling Forza Horizon 5's all-time Steam peak of around 81,000.

Critics have been equally impressed. Forza Horizon 6 opened with a Metacritic score of 92 on May 14, tying the franchise's joint-best rating alongside Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5, according to TechTimes. The game takes players to Japan, offering over 550 real-world cars across the country's iconic roads, mountain passes, and coastal routes.

Rock Paper Shotgun highlighted how the game's new Custom Garages feature — which lets players design and display their car collections in personalised spaces — has resonated unexpectedly with long-time fans. The feature adds a layer of personal expression that separates Forza Horizon 6 from its predecessors, though some players note it changes the casual, free-roam feel the series was known for.

When Can All Players Access Forza Horizon 6 — and Is It Worth the Premium Price?

Forza Horizon 6 launches globally for all players on May 19, 2026, on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), and PlayStation 5. The standard edition is priced at the typical AAA tier, while the $120 Premium Edition — which unlocked early access — includes the Car Pass, VIP Membership, and Welcome Pack.

Pre-order data from BigGo Finance showed Forza Horizon 6 topping the Steam global sales chart with over 500,000 copies sold before launch, equating to roughly $30 million in pre-order revenue alone. With 1.2 million early access players already in the game and the standard launch still ahead, Playground Games and Xbox Game Studios appear positioned for one of the franchise's biggest commercial performances.