Forza Horizon 6 Burns Rubber into Steam’s Top 5: Over 300,000 Concurrent Players and Counting

A record‑shattering launch that cements FH6’s place among Steam’s most played titles

Forza Horizon 6 has stormed into Steam’s top five most‑played games, hitting a peak of over 300,000 concurrent players as of May 24, 2026. This explosive performance not only sets new benchmarks for the franchise but also signals a broader resurgence of high‑octane, open‑world racing in the PC market.

A Meteoric Rise on Steam Charts

As of May 24, 2026, Forza Horizon 6 has soared past 300,000 concurrent players on Steam, catapulting it into the platform’s top five most‑played games—surpassing heavyweights like Apex Legends and Slay the Spire 2, and trailing only behind Counter‑Strike 2, Dota 2, and PUBG . SteamDB data confirms an all‑time peak of 302,645 concurrent users, a stunning feat for a racing title . This performance highlights FH6’s rare crossover appeal beyond its genre.

Franchise Records Shattered

Forza Horizon 6 has obliterated previous series records: FH5 peaked at approximately 81,096 concurrent Steam players, and FH4 around 75,689 . FH6’s launch peak of over 273,000 players alone more than triples those figures, and its continued climb to over 300,000 cements it as the most successful Xbox Game Studios title ever on Steam .