Xbox Takes #1 Spot In Metacritic’s Top 10 Video Games Of 2026 So Far
Forza Horizon 6 has secured the top position on Metacritic’s highest-rated video games of 2026 so far, marking a significant achievement for the Xbox franchise. The racing title has earned widespread critical acclaim and strong player approval, achieving a Metacritic score of 92.
Metacritic’s multiplatform ranking methodology determines game positions by calculating average scores across all reviewed platforms, using the platform with the most reviews to establish each title’s position on the aggregate list. This approach can occasionally produce counterintuitive results—for instance, Resident Evil Requiem scores higher on Xbox with a 93 rating, but because it received the most reviews on PlayStation 5 (where it scores 89), it ranks below Forza Horizon 6 in the overall ranking.
The list exclusively features technically new releases, excluding remasters or enhanced ports like Hades 2, which maintains focus on original 2026 titles. Forza Horizon 6’s achievement represents both critical recognition and strong player reception, demonstrating the franchise’s continued resonance with the gaming community. The game’s multiplatform availability contributes to its prominent position among this year’s highest-rated releases.