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Following months of growing discontent regarding post-launch support for Forza Horizon 6, developer Playground Games has responded to criticism by admitting that its communication with players has been insufficient. The open-world arcade racing game was released on May 19, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC, following a May 15 early access period for the Premium edition.
While the game received a strong reception at launch, specialized creators and players have criticized the lack of meaningful new content in updates, the absence of features like voice chat, and the discontinuation of direct developer outreach programs such as Forza Monthly. Community complaints also highlight the time-consuming Festival Playlist vehicle unlocks and requests for more races utilizing Tokyo's urban map areas.
Acknowledging that they have not spoken with players enough, Playground Games stated on October 6, 2026, that they are reading feedback and studying future changes to both game updates and community communication. Meanwhile, the latest update, Horizon Meets, launched this week featuring new vehicles and 200 additional levels for Horizon Play.
