Forza Horizon 6 Leak Ahead of Release

Just days before it was scheduled to release, Forza Horizon 6 on PC has leaked.

Forza Horizon 6 has suffered a significant leak on PC as the entire game was uploaded online as an unencrypted Steam preload, leading to piracy websites distributing the 155GB file via torrents. The leak is attributed to a decryption update for the game files being pushed out prematurely by Steam, likely in preparation for the game's launch in Japan. Microsoft is actively combatting the piracy with takedown notices on various platforms, raising concerns about the offline playability of the pirated versions and their exclusion from post-launch support. Given the success of Forza Horizon 5 on Steam, with sales estimated between 7.2 million and 8.4 million units, the pre-launch piracy of Forza Horizon 6 could significantly impact its sales.