When Forza Horizon 5 came out in the second half of 2021, it was quickly recognized as one of the best games of the year. Catering to both racing and car enthusiasts, the title fared well at The Game Awards 2021, winning three of its four nominations, including Best Sports/Racing Game.
Boasting gorgeous graphics, open world settings, dynamic weather, racing events, countless cars and more, Forza Horizon 5 has been well received by both critics and fans of the series alike. The game has quickly amassed a huge number of players, with a recent report confirming that the number is north of 20 million.
Players have been waiting for the hotly anticipated DLC of the game for some time now. There were plenty of rumors at the beginning of 2022 but nothing has been confirmed yet. One wonders if the expansion will finally be revealed at the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase, which is a part of the Summer Game Fest.
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The expansive open world of Forza Horizon 5 has not been without hiccups, but even then, the Xbox game has been a major success. Over the months, the developers have added more cars, events, and challenges for players to invest in. This has directly contributed to the latest iteration of the series' 20 million+ player count.
The record was shared as a screenshot of the Hall of Fame leaderboard by arsene_P5 on ResetEra. The game had a player count of over 1.2 million even before the game's release, through early access provided in the premium edition of the game. Post release, it was confirmed to be the largest launch for an Xbox Game Studios title.
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The title crossed 10 million players during its first week of release and another five million by January
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