Forza Horizon 6 - General Discussion

[UKMikey]

I would count the hours I played but I forget to turn my Xbox off a lot so it may be multiple thousands of hours

If you're curious about it and have the Xbox app installed on your phone you can check the Stats page for the game under Achievements. This also works on the console itself.

 

[ziperrPL]

Looking at the stats of other players, I think I'm doing something wrong.
Nearly 500hours clocked, P2L212, never exceeded 50 milion. Currently own 407 cars, had my first duplicates last week. I'm oblivious to which cars are exclusive, all I know that I'd like to own 240SX, but I'm ain't paying 20mil in auction house. And that I'd love to own duplicates of few barn finds.

PS. @Jezza14 I was finally able to join that FH6UK discord server, but it doesn't look promising, if we talk about rivals events. A) no new messages were poping, B) despite having "weekly events" in description it has only one double event per month with no restricitons

 

[Seb75]

Just in general I’d really like to know how the community feels about drifting in FH, because the only time I read about it is when people complain about it.

Hate it personally. Mostly because it’s not about pulling off cool drifts around corners, but waggling around on straights like a moron.

So my impression is the focus they put on drifting is maybe not really justified.

I don´t mind drifting. I have a couple of formula drift and normal cars with a Kenpai TDG setup which usually works very well for my style of driving. I even like the drift stunt parties.

What I don´t like in the stunt parties is when players just have no effing clue about drifting. You see them driving around like normal. That can be frustrating when you know that you have just a handfull of players who are providing all of the points for each round. I had one drift party where we didn´t finish the 3rd round in time. The one whith the very long drift zone. Just because some numbties don´t know what to do 🙄

 

[UKMikey]

I don´t mind drifting. I have a couple of formula drift and normal cars with a Kenpai TDG setup which usually works very well for my style of driving. I even like the drift stunt parties.

What I don´t like in the stunt parties is when players just have no effing clue about drifting. You see them driving around like normal. That can be frustrating when you know that you have just a handfull of players who are providing all of the points for each round. I had one drift party where we didn´t finish the 3rd round in time. The one whith the very long drift zone. Just because some numbties don´t know what to do 🙄

Ah, don't be so hard on them. Not everyone knows about Kenpai. On second thoughts, I take it back... why did they join the party if they're just going to bum credits and XP on the backs of others? Bloody leechers. Time to spam that "Great job, team" Link message?

 

[GTvsForza]

I'm still waiting for a Chaos Party to spawn, that's the last type I need to do.

 

[DextroCat]

In the spirit of a friendly discussion: I share his opinion that too many cars are thrown upon the player. I buy the DLC to have access to the cars. But, I'd rather buy them with in-game money or get them as a gameplay award instead of getting them all at once. I personally prefer building a curated collection over having an immense catalog of cars without any real connection to them and I think it is a shame that the game is not more adaptable to that sort of gameplay. I still enjoy the game a lot, I'd just wish for some different game design choices.

That’s a fair opinion to have but the overwhelming majority of people would be annoyed having to grind for hours to get cars they paid extra for like the Ferrari F80 or Koenigsegg Gemera. They are trying to make as much money as possible from car pass and car packs.

I don’t think people can even form a connection with cars they can’t obtain. I don’t form the connection while earning them but when I actually have them and am able to use them.

 

[Stupornaut]

I'm still having fun with the game, with more than 200 hours logged even though I've long since beaten/three-starred every singleplayer challenge. It's no huge leap forward, but it's still unmatched in my book as far as its sweet spot of wide-ranging car selection and credible-yet-fun physics and handling goes. But I'm bewildered and annoyed and also a little concerned with how much the "FH6 is a crushing disappointment" narrative has taken hold online, especially on social media. There are a lot of common talking points: the story/characters/festival are bland, the customization is insufficient, online play is no fun because of all the meta car abuse, the rendition of Japanese culture isn't "realistic" enough, it's not enough like Forza Horizon 1, etc. etc. Normally I'd be able to brush it off, but since MS is in downsizing mode and Forza Motorsport is dead, I'm starting to wonder if there's some sort of moment where the bottom will drop out, all the casuals will migrate to GTA6 in a few months, and franchise fatigue will bring down a perfectly good game. I get being jaded; FH6 is more of a culmination than a revolution, and I've played other games that have a lot more character (TXR, Screamer) or customization (CarX series) or breadth (modded AC, which is in its own weird class). But whether it's physics or graphics or gameplay loop or just vibe, none of those scratch the same itch, so I'm wondering what the big deal is about all this performative boredom I see all the time on YouTube and Reddit.

 

[breeminator]

Normally I'd be able to brush it off, but since MS is in downsizing mode and Forza Motorsport is dead, I'm starting to wonder if there's some sort of moment where the bottom will drop out, all the casuals will migrate to GTA6 in a few months, and franchise fatigue will bring down a perfectly good game.

The estimated sales on Steam alone are in the region of 3 million copies. With Xbox sales on top of that, and PS5 sales still to come, I'm confident they will comfortably have made enough money from FH6 to justify continued support of FH6 and an eventual FH7.

 

[Populuxe]

I officially have 545 hours invested in this game, but just like @RazorSharkz, I tend to leave my game idle for hours at a time. The real number is probably closer to 300 hours.

 

[Stupornaut]

The estimated sales on Steam alone are in the region of 3 million copies. With Xbox sales on top of that, and PS5 sales still to come, I'm confident they will comfortably have made enough money from FH6 to justify continued support of FH6 and an eventual FH7.

Yeah, and I suspect the game is actually off to a better start (and a better long-term outlook) than FH5, which has me thinking that we'll get probably get a similar agenda of QoL and new-feature updates, too. FH5 isn't the most popular entry in the series and it had its shortcomings, but it was so vastly improved over the course of a couple years that I'm not that pessimistic. I just wish there was less clout-hungry doomer discourse around the game, is all.

 

[UKMikey]

clout-hungry doomer discourse

A choice turn of phrase.

 

[space_wadet]

Yeah, and I suspect the game is actually off to a better start (and a better long-term outlook) than FH5, which has me thinking that we'll get probably get a similar agenda of QoL and new-feature updates, too. FH5 isn't the most popular entry in the series and it had its shortcomings, but it was so vastly improved over the course of a couple years that I'm not that pessimistic. I just wish there was less clout-hungry doomer discourse around the game, is all.

The festival playlist will need to evolve though if they want players to stay IMO. Once the novelty of the setting wears off, I don't think the current playlist format that basically hasn't changed since FH4 will be enough for player retention.

I agree that the base game is solid, as always, and doesn't deserve the "doomer" criticism. But the part of the game that's supposed to keep players engaged long term is clearly the weakest link at the moment. Hopefully new features and gameplay will start trickling in from now on.

 

[UKMikey]

The festival playlist will need to evolve though if they want players to stay IMO. Once the novelty of the setting wears off, I don't think the current playlist format that basically hasn't changed since FH4 will be enough for player retention.

I agree that the base game is solid, as always, and doesn't deserve the "doomer" criticism. But the part of the game that's supposed to keep players engaged long term is clearly the weakest link at the moment. Hopefully new features and gameplay will start trickling in from now on.

My inner Squidward can't help but feel it's regrettable that Microsoft's generative AI and automated caretaker systems can't innovate new structures and gameplay. It'll require human input and effort.

Fortunately, however, the Expansions aren't here yet. At the very least they may offer something fresh from a gameplay point of view and might even contain experimental new features bound for future Horizons as with previous DLC.

 

[WhiteBurrito]

Wheelspins try to fill in your missing cars. So if you want the 240sx which iirc is Epic, get every other Epic car available by wheelspin into your garage and run some wheelspins. If it's a Legendary car like the Dart or One:1, get the rest of the Legendary cars and then run your wheelspins. Maybe everyone already knows this.

Also of note, I used vouchers for the 25 most expensive cars and have never received a duplicate of any of them in a wheelspin. Idk if this will remain true but I guess it will based on my wheelspin experience.

 

[UKMikey]

Wheelspins try to fill in your missing cars. So if you want the 240sx which iirc is Epic, get every other Epic car available by wheelspin into your garage and run some wheelspins. If it's a Legendary car like the Dart or One:1, get the rest of the Legendary cars and then run your wheelspins. Maybe everyone already knows this.

I've not seen hide nor hair of the three missing exclusive cars in my spins so far. All I get are dupes of Autoshow cars I already have and I don't have the credits to buy every Legendary Autoshow car.

 

[Totoro87]

That’s a fair opinion to have but the overwhelming majority of people would be annoyed having to grind for hours to get cars they paid extra for like the Ferrari F80 or Koenigsegg Gemera. They are trying to make as much money as possible from car pass and car packs.

I don’t think people can even form a connection with cars they can’t obtain. I don’t form the connection while earning them but when I actually have them and am able to use them.

You could be right, I wouldn't know what the vast majority of people wants. I only know my own preference. And I'm not talking about having to grind for the cars. I'm talking about using them as gameplay rewards. Either as prize for winning (a number of) races or purchasable through the Autoshow at some achievable price point.

IMHO the main issue is that some cars cannot be achieved through normal gameplay requiring hours of skill point / wheelspin farming instead. Other cars on the other hand are handed out to you like candy. If this is what you like, then that is perfectly fine. Everyone can enjoy the game (any game) in their own way.

Regardless, I'm looking forward to how this game will develop. Judging by the past a lot is still to come.

 

[Populuxe]

I just spent close to two million credits buying all the clothing and accessories in the customization menu so I won’t be seeing them in wheelspins.

 

[LumpiestFish]

I just spent close to two million credits buying all the clothing and accessories in the customization menu so I won’t be seeing them in wheelspins.

Does this work?

I don't feel like I've had many clothing pieces come up, but constant 5k-20k landings lol

 

[ALLSETFORMOVE]

Does this work?

I don't feel like I've had many clothing pieces come up, but constant 5k-20k landings lol

Exactly, you will end in small amount of money anyway. Clothing items are finite, money isn't.

 

[UKMikey]

I just spent close to two million credits buying all the clothing and accessories in the customization menu so I won’t be seeing them in wheelspins.

From what I understand they'll be replaced with low value green monetary spins rather than rare cars.

Aw heck... tree'd twice while making breakfast

 

[mynameis66]

Wheelspins try to fill in your missing cars. So if you want the 240sx which iirc is Epic, get every other Epic car available by wheelspin into your garage and run some wheelspins. If it's a Legendary car like the Dart or One:1, get the rest of the Legendary cars and then run your wheelspins. Maybe everyone already knows this.

Also of note, I used vouchers for the 25 most expensive cars and have never received a duplicate of any of them in a wheelspin. Idk if this will remain true but I guess it will based on my wheelspin experience.

I dont know the mechanics of wheelspins,the three most common FE duplicates i`ve got are the GTR,Nissan cargo and the Wuling.Unfortunately they are not worth a lot on the AH at the moment.Ive had a duplicate Rimac and 240sx but mostly autoshow stuff.
As for the exotic dealership,thats not really been any good for me.I dont think ive seen one exclusive car and im not restarting the game over and over to try and trigger a change,I tried playing in Horizon life and solo but it didnt really have any effect,any exclusive cars left to collect I will probably get from the AH eventually. 👍
General question,once youve finished legend island what is everyone doing?Ive gone back to some of the wristband events and replayed them with different builds.The PR stunts left to 3 star are the drift and speed zones,I wont bother with the drift events,ive managed 1 or 2 stars,but I will work through the speed zones.

 

[UKMikey]

General question,once youve finished legend island what is everyone doing?Ive gone back to some of the wristband events and replayed them with different builds.The PR stunts left to 3 star are the drift and speed zones,I wont bother with the drift events,ive managed 1 or 2 stars,but I will work through the speed zones.

Rivals mostly plus a stunt party or two at the top of the hour. Playlists on Thursdays and the daily task once a day.

 

[Kedmasterz]

I’ve mostly stopped playing; only missing the lvl 100 achievement (golded and 3stared everything there is), I just play on Friday doing the playlist and that’s it. And I’m not sure I will continue.

Still the best and the most beautiful Horizon Map ever, it’s just underexploited.

 

[Jezza14]

General question,once youve finished legend island what is everyone doing?Ive gone back to some of the wristband events and replayed them with different builds.The PR stunts left to 3 star are the drift and speed zones,I wont bother with the drift events,ive managed 1 or 2 stars,but I will work through the speed zones.

Mainly rivals and running the Trial a number of times a week if it’s a fun road based one. The game ideally needs a ranked online mode but sadly that isn’t a direction PGG have any intention of revisiting.

 

[RX-7_FD3S]

General question,once youve finished legend island what is everyone doing?Ive gone back to some of the wristband events and replayed them with different builds.The PR stunts left to 3 star are the drift and speed zones,I wont bother with the drift events,ive managed 1 or 2 stars,but I will work through the speed zones.

Rivals, weekly and whatever mp you prefer. I enjoy the custom race, I put everything at random and no collision. I had tons of fun recently doing that. Also completing both playlist. I couldnt bother with link stuffs but I try to complete all the others.