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Forza Horizon 6 Review Roundup: Metacritic 90, IGN 10
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What are Forza Horizon 6's review scores?
OpenCritic rates it Mighty, with a 91 average from 166 critic reviews, a top-1% ranking and 99% of critics recommending it; at launch, with 103 reviews, the recommendation rate was 100%. On Metacritic it opened at 92, the first 2026 release above 90, ahead of Resident Evil Requiem and Pokémon Pokopia at 89. It has since settled at 90, tying Mina the Hollower for first place in Metacritic's first-half 2026 rankings.
| Outlet | Score |
|---|---|
| IGN | 10/10 |
| Game Informer | 9.3/10 |
| Eurogamer | 5/5 |
| Giant Bomb | 5/5 |
| TheGamer | 5/5 |
| GamesRadar+ | 4/5 |
| GameSpot | 8/10 |
| PC Gamer | 84/100 |
| GameReactor | 7/10 |
What did critics praise?
- Japan itself: reviewers called the visuals stunning and the recreation of Japan exceptionally precise.
- Tokyo City: preview and review coverage singled it out as the series' most detailed urban area.
- The roster and progression: more than 550 cars at launch, better progression and new customisation options.
- IGN called it the new standard in open-world racing; Game Informer called it one of the greatest racing games of this generation.
What did critics criticise?
The main criticism is familiarity. Several reviews note that the event structure feels familiar and the core gameplay has not changed in a major way. PC Gamer summed it up as not an ambitious sequel, while still calling its Japan a joy to race through.
Months later, players have added their own complaints about post-launch updates and communication, which Playground acknowledged in October; see the developer statement.
What do players think?
Steam listed 89,829 user reviews on October 11, 2026. One report put the Metacritic user score at 8.5 from 782 ratings, but the same article's review counts do not add up, so treat that figure as rough. Player numbers and their trend are on the player count page.
Is Forza Horizon 6 worth it?
If you enjoy open-world racing, the critical consensus says yes, and Game Pass makes it cheap to try. If you already play Forza Horizon 5 heavily and want a reinvention, the reviews suggest this is a refinement rather than a reinvention; the FH6 vs FH5 comparison lists what actually changed. If you prefer track-focused simulation, compare it with Gran Turismo 7 on the FH6 vs GT7 page.
For edition choice, see the price page.
Sources & verification
- OpenCritic — Forza Horizon 6 reviewsDatabase · 2026-10-11
- TheGamer — Forza Horizon 6 takes pole position in the race to be 2026's highest-rated gameMedia coverage · 2026-10-11
- Pure Xbox — Roundup: what the critics are saying about Forza Horizon 6 (May 2026)Media coverage · 2026-10-11
- Game Rant — 2026 gets its third game with 90+ average ratingMedia coverage · 2026-10-11
- Steam — Forza Horizon 6 store page (app 2483190)Store / platform · 2026-10-11
- Dot Esports — Playground Games responds to Forza Horizon 6 post-launch update criticismMedia coverage · 2026-10-11
- VPEsports — Metacritic best games of 2026: Forza Horizon 6 and Mina share topMedia coverage · 2026-10-11