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Forza Horizon 6 reaches 181K player peak on Steam after launch

Forza Horizon 6 has reached a new Steam peak of 181K players shortly after launch, marking a strong start for Playground Games’ latest racer.

Belmin KopicMAY 18

Forza Horizon 6 Preload goes live as Steam Deck verification is confirmed

Forza Horizon 6 preload is now available on Xbox and Steam ahead of launch, while Playground Games has also confirmed Steam Deck verification.

Belmin KopicMAY 13

Forza Horizon 6 details three major progression systems ahead of launch

Playground Games has revealed how progression works in Forza Horizon 6, including Wristbands, Stamps, Horizon Play, and revamped Wheelspins.

Belmin KopicMAY 12

Forza Horizon 6 goes Gold ahead of launch with new Radio and Accessibility features

Forza Horizon 6 has gone gold ahead of release, featuring nine radio stations, expanded accessibility options, and post-launch updates.

Belmin KopicMAY 4

Xbox reveals Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Controller, Headset and Charging Dock

Xbox reveals stylish Forza Horizon 6 themed controller, headset, and charging dock ahead of the game’s May 19 launch.

Belmin KopicAPRIL 21

Forza Horizon 6 PC specs are out and you don't need an RTX 5090 to run it with full ray tracing

Playground Games have revealed the PC system requirements for Forza Horizon 6, confirming Steam Deck and ROG Ally support, ray-tracing and more.

Semir OmerovicMARCH 25

MotoGP 26 reportedly set for March 5 reveal and out on April 29

MotoGP 26 is reportedly set to be announced on March 5 and released on April 29 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Switch 2, skipping PS4 and Xbox One.

Belmin KopicMARCH 4

Forza Horizon 6 ditches the superstar fantasy and makes you earn your place from scratch

Playground Games has detailed Forza Horizon 6's campaign progression, revealing a ground-up redesign that starts players as tourists rather than superstars, with dual progression paths through Wristbands and Stamps.

Belmin KopicFEBRUARY 23

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.66 brings three new cars to the lineup

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.66 introduces three new cars, expanding the game’s already extensive vehicle roster and continuing Sony’s steady post-launch support for the title.

Belmin KopicJANUARY 26

Forza Horizon 6 editions and release details revealed at Xbox Developer Direct 2026

Forza Horizon 6 was officially detailed at Xbox Developer Direct, confirming its Japan setting, launch date, early access, Premium Edition bonuses and post-launch expansion plans.

Belmin KopicJANUARY 22

Forza Horizon 6 reportedly launching on May 19, 2026 with Early Access starting May 15th

Forza Horizon 6 is reportedly arriving on May 19, 2026, with Early Access beginning May 15. Here’s what to expect from the Japan setting, map scale, car count, and preorder bonuses.

Belmin KopicJANUARY 14

Xbox Developer_Direct Returns January 22 with Fable and Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay

Microsoft has announced the fourth Developer_Direct showcase for January 22, 2026, featuring extended gameplay reveals for Fable and Forza Horizon 6 from Playground Games, alongside Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation.

Semir OmerovicJANUARY 8

Turn 10 Studios Ends Active Development on Forza Motorsport to Focus on Forza Horizon 6

Turn 10 Studios has announced it will cease active development on Forza Motorsport, ending new content updates and bug fixes as the team shifts focus entirely to Forza Horizon 6 for a 2026 release.

Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 17

Xbox Confirms Fable and Forza Gameplay for January 2026 Dev Direct

Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty has confirmed that Playground Games will showcase gameplay from both Fable and Forza Horizon 6 during the company's Dev Direct presentation in January 2026.

Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 12

Gran Turismo 7 Spec 3 update and Power Pack DLC arrive today with new cars, tracks and features

Gran Turismo 7’s massive Spec III Update and new Power Pack DLC arrive on 4 December, adding new cars, two tracks, events, a higher collector level cap, and a full racing-weekend mode with 50 themed races.

Belmin KopicDECEMBER 4

All games releasing in October 2025: Complete list for every platform

The lineup contains a perfect storm of some of the biggest sequels, highly anticipated games and new IPs that are coming out this month as well as a couple of unexpected surprises!

Belmin KopicOCTOBER 3

Forza Horizon 6 Heads to Japan in 2026, Coming to PS5 After Xbox Launch

Playground Games confirms the highly anticipated Japanese setting for Forza Horizon 6, launching in 2026 on Xbox and PC before expanding to PlayStation 5. The open-world racer will feature enhanced seasonal gameplay across Tokyo's streets and Japan's mountainous countryside.

Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 26

EA SPORTS F1 25 launches Season 2 with New Driver Ratings, Challenges and Rewards

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