Forza Horizon 5 surpasses 1 million players before launch, from early-access alone

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/forza-horizon-5-surpasses-1m-players-in-early-access-100-usd-edition-purchase-or-40-usd-pass-for-game-pass-subs.1623037/

Its worth noting that nobody can play the game via GamePass yet. These are "Sales". Either the $100 Premium Edition customers, or they purchased the $45 add on via GamePass.

RIP their servers next tuesday, because its going to obliterate that number after the official launch.

Interesting, sounds like a good start.

There's more people playing Forza Horizon 5 on Xbox Series X consoles than there are Xbox Series X consoles out there, it's crazy!

It's a good looking game with awesome scores.

Wow, that's insane. Also, Steam users seem to be getting shafted. Unfortunate. nvm they just need to restart the app. Master race brainpower at work.

I'd love to stay up tonight to get a taste when it launches, but I'll have to wait until tomorrow evening

wait what?

Weird. You would expect it to be the exact same amount.

I think he meant to say "There's more people playing Forza Horizon 5 on Xbox Series X consoles than there are Xbox One X consoles out there" is what I'm thinking. Or Steam players🤷‍♂️

I'm one of them!

I bought the upgrade to play it. Looks absolutely stunning on the Series X hooked up to my OLED

Yeah looks amazing on my LG C1 as well

I would imagine, the new HDR lighting must truly shine!

Most of those players are abusing the $1 promotion of gp lol. 1mil players, but nobody bought the game.

Except they had to pay at least $45 for early access.

that statement shows you don't know jack shit ... as @vl4d_l3nin said to get early access you had to buy premium OR have GP and buy the $45 premium pack

WOW!

Very nice. Less then two days until I can start playing it. The hype is real baby! 😎

@Pedro said:

@vl4d_l3nin said:

@hardwenzen said:

Most of those players are abusing the $1 promotion of gp lol. 1mil players, but nobody bought the game.

Except they had to pay at least $45 for early access.

And let me tell you, i didn't appreciated it.

I ended up getting it yesterday and spend the most of the day on it. Superb and looks stunning on the OLED!

The game is the definition of eye candy, i havent gotten much done in the time ive spent with it because i mostly just drive around in awe of the visuals

Very strong early showing.

Can't wait to see how big the game gets this tuesday.

Car Porn FTW. :P

Game of the year baby.

" Buh buh Gamepass."

@Pedro:

Just mooaar GP filler trash just like Halo: Infinite.

lol :P

I bought it over the weekend too. I think it’s much better than FH4, which reminded me of my numerous commutes in the past.

You mean November 9th? The you word is made me think we had a whole other week to wait.

Is it possible to at least mention GT in these forza threads? Kinda frustrating seeing GT completely ignored by everyone.

Only 1 more day baby! 😎

I'm sure the GT7 hype will build in February. I don't have a PS5 but super excited to see GT7 in action.

I like how people who complained about 70 dollar games had no problem coughing up $100 to play this 4 days early. 🤣

I love how people make things up^, like that pony 🤣

**** me. I didn't look at my calendar. Last week it was GP is too expensive at $15 a month, and THIS WEEK is GP is $1 or free for 3 years so MS is desperate week.

I can't keep up with you kool kats.

a couple errors in your logic

1. the $100 is NOT for the base game it is for the premium edition which includes the DLC and car passes.

2. You did NOT have to pay $100 to get early access, I as a Game Pass subscriber, was able to play early because I bought the $50 pack which includes the premium DLC and Car packs.

It was time. lol :P

@SecretPolice: Indeed. 🤣🤣🤣

Microsoft's cashing in early on that DLC money.

But seriously, tons of people buy special editions (and DLC). This shouldn't surprise anyone.

It is $45 with GamePass.

It's hilarious to see misinformed people try to downplay the enormous success of the game. Bu bu but it's $1.

The 1M people paid anywhere from $45 to $100 USD. They got the Premium Edition which includes Car Pass and 4 days early access. $45 is just for the add-ons, $100 is the base game + add-ons.

Misinformed: It was free!

Misinformed: It was $1!

Misinformed: Day 1 release date is November 5!

Misinformed: Playground Games cut content

Misinformed: Game Pass subscribers don't get to play the game day one

Misinformed: Game Pass subscribers paid $100 for early access!

Misinformed: People are paying $45-$100 for early access, does not include future 2 expansions, VIP Pass, Welcome Car pack, Horizon Car pass.

Gotta love the goalpost moving and hatred for what appears to be a fantastic game. This makes me really excited for Fable.

It's a good week for Xbox players,FH5 and Battlefield 2042 coming the same week. FH5 Tuesday and BF2042 Friday.

I don't know what to expect for Fable but I am optimistic.

I played the Fable Legends beta, and it seemed fine, but not the direction I wanted to see Fable go. I hope this is focused on story and humor. It doesn't need to be some massive open world, unlock save towers, 10,000 missions. Just give us an awesome campaign, co-op as an option if it works.

@Pedro said:

It is $45 with GamePass.

45 dollars on top of Game Pass? Damn, GP is worse than Disney+. $45, $100... is GP still supposed to be the best deal in gaming?

Well, you can play Forza Horizon 5 for 1 dollar, so it is the best deal in gaming.

@BenjaminBanklin: Just when we thought you were done looking foolish you double down.😂

Cows never fail to deliver

Benjamin Butthurt strikes again!