Hardware Bans

Forza Horizon 6 Leaks Ahead of Launch; Pirates Face Franchise-Wide Hardware Bans

Forza Horizon 6 surfaced online a week before its release via unencrypted files and a crack. Playground Games vowed strict enforcement against anyone accessing the leaked build, including franchise-wide hardware bans, signaling a tough stance against pirates that could affect sales and Game Pass, even as early impressions remain broadly positive. Pirates won’t get the full experience, and the incident follows a similar prior leak pattern seen with Death Stranding 2.