Steam week in review: Forza Horizon is the last truly mainstream multiplatform racing series
Forza Horizon 6 has demonstrated remarkable pre-order strength on Steam, establishing itself as one of the platform’s top-selling titles even before its official launch. By April 15, the game had reportedly accumulated over 500,000 pre-purchases, a figure that has likely nearly doubled since that date based on its consistent positioning atop Steam’s weekly revenue charts since early April.
The game’s strong performance comes weeks before its official release, suggesting considerable consumer interest in the racing franchise. While pre-ordering digital games remains debatable among consumers, the sheer volume of pre-purchases indicates significant anticipation. For context, the article notes that Battlefield 6 had approximately 1.7 million pre-orders in the week before its October launch, providing perspective on Forza Horizon 6’s current sales trajectory and the substantial market for racing games on PC.
The headline characterizes Forza Horizon as “the last truly mainstream multiplatform racing series,” suggesting the title holds a unique position in the gaming market as a major racing franchise with broad mainstream appeal.