Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly already sold 500k on Steam a month before launch, while my beloved Motorsport has crashed into a brick wall
Forza Horizon 6 is demonstrating strong pre-launch market demand, having reportedly sold approximately 500,000 copies on Steam a month before its official release. The game’s setting in Japan—a location requested by fans for over a decade—has proven to be a significant selling point, generating considerable player enthusiasm.
The strong pre-launch performance reflects the continued dominance of the Horizon series within the broader Forza franchise. Since its 2012 debut, Forza Horizon has evolved into the more commercially successful branch compared to the mainline Motorsport series, a gap that appears to be widening. The contrast is notable, with Motorsport facing recent struggles while Horizon 6 demonstrates substantial retail confidence and consumer interest through its pre-launch sales figures.
The Japan setting represents a significant departure for the open-world racing franchise and has evidently resonated strongly with the player base. With 500,000 copies already sold before launch on Steam alone, Forza Horizon 6 is positioned to maintain the series’ trajectory of outperforming its mainline counterpart.