Forza Horizon 6 is built around seamless online co‑op and shared open‑world racing — there's no local split‑screen multiplayer. All co‑op is online with friends and other players across platforms.
Co‑op Capacity: Up to 12 players in shared open world activities and multiplayer events.
Cross‑Play & Cross‑Progression: Fully supported across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5.
This means the game's social focus is on joined sessions, convoys, and multiplayer modes, not couch play.
How Co‑Op Works?
Form a Convoy
The core way to race with friends is by forming a Convoy:
Add Friends: Add players via their Microsoft Gamertag (required even on PS5 or PC).
Invite to Convoy: Use the Online tab in the pause menu → Convoy → Create.
Join Friends: If a friend is already playing, you can join their session via the Xbox Social list.
Once you're in a convoy, you'll share the open world — see and race with each other seamlessly.
Multiplayer & Co‑Op Modes
Forza Horizon 6's multiplayer suite — called Horizon Play — combines classic and new modes you can enjoy together:
Horizon Play Core Modes
Horizon Racing: Traditional competitive races in the shared world.
The Eliminator: Battle‑royale style race where last ones get dropped.
Hide & Seek: One player hides, others hunt — fun social chaos.
Shared Open‑World Activities
Beyond structured modes, FH6 makes the whole world a cooperative playground:
Car Meets
Social spots where you and friends show off builds and meet up without menus or loading screens.
Drag Meets & Time Attack
Instant drag races and time trials that start as soon as you roll onto the strip or circuit — perfect for spontaneous co‑op fun.
LINK Skills
Drive close to convoy members and perform stunts together — you earn shared LINK skills, rewarding coordinated co‑op action.
New Co-Op Mechanics: LINK Skills
The biggest addition to the cooperative experience is the LINK Skills system. Unlike previous games where you simply drove near each other, FH6 actively rewards synchronized driving.
Coordinated Stunting: Executing drifts, jumps, or near-misses alongside your convoy members triggers LINK rewards.
XP & Accolades: These combined skill chains provide a massive boost to XP, helping you level up your profile and individual car mastery faster than solo play.
Visual Cues: The UI now includes proximity indicators to help you maintain the "LINK" distance during high-speed runs.
Campaign & Progression Sharing
For the first time, the campaign is fully co-op supported. You can experience the entire story with up to five other players.
The Journal: All progress is tracked in your "Journal," which stays in sync whether you're racing solo or leading a convoy.
Wristband Progression: You and your friends can work together to unlock all 7 Wristbands. Note that high-performance hypercars remain locked until your team earns the Purple Wristband.
Host-Led Progression: While in a convoy, the leader initiates events, but rewards and "Stamps" (the new discovery collectible) are granted to all participants.
Co-Op Championships & Credits
If you're looking to build your car collection quickly, Co-Op Championships are the most efficient method.
Team Synergy: These are team-based races where your group competes against a field of Drivatars. You gain extra credit bonuses based on the total team performance rather than just your individual finish.
Customizable Difficulty: Difficulty settings can be adjusted for the whole team. Higher difficulty tiers significantly multiply the credit payout, making it a "high-risk, high-reward" cooperative grind.
Social Hubs: Car Meets & Tokyo Life
Forza Horizon 6 reintroduces and expands on Car Meets as a dedicated multiplayer space.
Legendary Locations: You can meet other players at the Daikoku Parking Area in Tokyo or the Okuibuki Parking Lot in the mountains.
Festival Playlist Live: Temporary "Live Meets" will appear on the map, allowing solo players to quickly find a convoy for specific weekly challenges.
Customizable Garages: When visiting a friend's house (like the suburb-based Tokyo City House), you can now view their fully decorated, customizable garage and car collection in a walk-around mode.
Multiplayer Modes at a Glance
Mode
Max Players
Description
Convoy Free Roam
12
Explore Japan, smash bonus boards, and trigger LINK skills.
Touge Showdown
2-4
High-intensity mountain pass battles with specific co-op leaderboards.
Spec Racing
12
Balanced, class-restricted racing (e.g., Miata-only) to ensure skill-based wins.
The Colossus
1-6
The longest "Goliath" race in series history, playable in full co-op on Legend Island.
