Forza Horizon 6 has shattered series records, clocking in over 270,000 concurrent players on Steam following its full release.

Back on the 15th, the game was already making waves during its early access period for Premium Edition owners, pulling in over 180,000 concurrent players. Once the standard edition hit the shelves, the influx of general users pushed the numbers to a staggering 273,148—well beyond previous records.

Set in Japan, Forza Horizon 6 delivers a dense, vibrant world featuring everything from the neon pulse of Tokyo to winding mountain passes and cherry-blossom-filled countryside. The developers have implemented ray tracing across the entire open world for a visual upgrade, and have brought back the 'bracelet system'—a progression loop that lets you climb the ranks from humble economy cars, adding a real sense of accomplishment.

Steam user reviews have been on an upward trajectory. Starting at 'Mostly Positive' during early access, it has climbed to 'Very Positive' as of the 20th, with 28,384 reviews and an 82% approval rating—a sentiment echoed by the local player base. Fans are praising the shift away from the somewhat flat landscapes of Mexico toward a more diverse environment. The sound design has been overhauled, and you can cruise along to J-POP on the radio. That said, there have been reports of launch failures, janky character models, and some erratic AI driving behavior.

Elsewhere, Subnautica 2 has slipped to 8th place with 167,817 players, a drop of over 40,000 from the previous day.

Meanwhile, in the global top tier, Civilization 7 has climbed to 8th place following its 'Trial of Time' update, which allows for single-civilization playthroughs. While players are enjoying the return to traditional Civ gameplay, the update has brought a fresh batch of bugs that have drawn criticism. Finally, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, due out on the 23rd, is already sitting with an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating from Deluxe Edition early access players.