Forza Horizon 6 Has Made Over $140 Million from Premium Edition
Forza Horizon 6’s Premium Edition early access has already proven to be a commercial phenomenon. Beginning on May 15, the racing game attracted massive player numbers across platforms. Steam data showed 178,000 concurrent players on May 16, with nearly 1.2 million players having purchased the Premium Edition since early access began.
Given that the Premium Edition costs $120, these numbers translate to approximately $140 million in revenue from premium edition sales alone before the game’s global launch on May 19. This early success demonstrates strong market appetite for the game and validates the paid early access model, though some reservations exist within the gaming community regarding this premium pricing strategy.
The game is set in Japan and has been generating considerable enthusiasm among players and reviewers with advance access. The Premium Edition package includes additional content such as future expansion passes, helping justify the premium pricing tier. With player engagement already exceeding 1 million concurrent players, Forza Horizon 6 is establishing itself as one of the year’s most successful gaming launches, combining massive playerbase scale with significant monetization success for the publisher.