Forza Horizon 6 races past Call of Duty’s player count on Xbox — I knew the game was blowing up, but I’m still surprised it’s beating the titanic FPS
Forza Horizon 6 has exceeded Call of Duty’s player count on Xbox, marking a notable achievement for Microsoft’s racing franchise. The game’s success began with a strong Early Access launch, followed by a full release across Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Xbox Game Pass that generated immediate momentum and strong player engagement.
The title has accumulated over 6 million players across all platforms since launch. Its Steam release proved particularly successful, with the game gaining substantial concurrent players within minutes of availability. One week post-launch, the game has experienced typical post-release player decline on Steam, though the reduction remains relatively modest.
Forza Horizon 6’s ability to surpass Call of Duty’s concurrent player count on Xbox represents a significant milestone, given Call of Duty’s long-standing dominance as one of gaming’s most popular franchises. This achievement reflects strong consumer interest in the racing game and demonstrates the effectiveness of the Xbox Game Pass strategy in driving player adoption. The game’s availability across multiple platforms and its inclusion in Game Pass have likely contributed substantially to its impressive player numbers.