Forza Horizon 6 has suffered a significant leak, with the game appearing online nine days before its official May 15 release. The leak, affecting PC, undermines the $100 Premium Edition's promise of four-day early access. Despite this, the game is rumored to have already sold over 500,000 copies on Steam.
Forza Horizon 6's PC version has leaked online ahead of its May 19th release, attributed to an unencrypted Steam build upload mishap. The leak has drawn negative reactions from Premium Edition buyers who paid for early access. The game's legitimacy is confirmed by leaked videos and images circulating on social media and YouTube.
Forza Horizon 6's unencrypted game files were briefly available on Steam, leading to early downloads and cracked versions. Pirates, including a content creator who shared gameplay, face severe penalties, including a 69,895,509-hour ban until December 31, 9999. Microsoft's history of banning pirates, such as the 2009 console modification crackdown and permanent bans for Gears of War Remake leakers, suggests a zero-tolerance policy.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's early access on Xbox via Walmart codes has led to playable leaks ahead of its May 22 launch, prompting fanbase-wide spoiler alerts. Deluxe edition owners officially gain access on May 19. The unexpected early playability has drawn comparisons to a similar preload error affecting Forza Horizon 6.
Forza Horizon 6, despite not being released, has topped Steam's revenue charts since early April with over 500,000 pre-orders as of April 15. This success highlights its position as potentially the only multi-platform racing series that garners widespread attention. Unlike other recent racing games, Forza Horizon 6's pre-order numbers surpass the launch week performances of titles like F1 25, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, and Assetto Corsa Evo.
Forza Horizon 6 launches on Xbox Series X|S at the end of next week, offering two distinct modes: Quality for native 4K at 30fps on Series X, and Performance for dynamic 4K at 60fps. Series S players can choose between 1440p at 30fps (Quality) and 1080p at 60fps (Performance). The game also features nine radio stations, the largest song list in the series, and loyalty reward cars for veteran players.
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May 2026 promises to be a massive month for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with big day-one releases like Forza Horizon 6 and Mixtape. Microsoft has also slashed prices for its Game Pass subscriptions, now starting at $13.99/month for PC. The lineup includes several anticipated titles, despite some changes to the service's offerings.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price drops to $22.99, yet the service's value increases with day-one additions like Forza Horizon 6 (set in Japan with over 550 cars) and Subnautica 2 (featuring co-op) in May 2026. These titles, along with several indie gems, bolster the library starting from May 6 through May 19. The reduced price point of $22.99 for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, down from $29.99, makes these additions even more appealing, especially considering the previous price of $19.99 before October last year.
