Forza Horizon 6 Overtakes Call of Duty on Xbox

Forza Horizon 6 has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the fourth most-played game on the Xbox platform. This places it ahead of Activision's Call of Duty franchise in current player engagement. The open-world arcade racer has demonstrated remarkable momentum since its release across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass.

The game's success is highlighted by its ranking on the official Xbox most-played list, where it trails only Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft. Notably, Forza Horizon 6 is the second highest-grossing paid game, with the top three titles being free-to-play. It also outperforms other major releases like NBA 2K26 and Subnautica 2, as well as popular live-service games such as Apex Legends and Rocket League.

The achievement is particularly noteworthy as the Call of Duty HQ client on Xbox aggregates players from multiple entries, including Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3, Black Ops 6, and Warzone. Forza Horizon 6 has managed to surpass this combined player base, a substantial accomplishment given Call of Duty's standing as a global gaming IP. The developer, Playground Games, is expected to further bolster the game's appeal with ongoing content updates, including new vehicles, mirroring the long-term success of Forza Horizon 5.