Forza Horizon 6 has been leaked to the public ahead of its official release next week, and developers Playground Games have announced strict penalties for those who access the game early.
Over the weekend, it was reported that an unprotected version of the game was mistakenly uploaded to Steam, after which it was reportedly quickly downloaded and then ended up on pirate sites. Some players were even reportedly live-streaming gameplay of the unfinished version.
Playground Games confirmed that they were aware of the situation, but stressed that the leak was not the result of the game's planned early access. In a social media post, they said they would take "strict measures," including franchise-wide bans and even device blocking for users who accessed the version.
"We urge fans to wait for the official launch on May 19th," the studio said.
The decision, however, sparked a backlash from some in the community. Social media users criticized the response as being too harsh, with messages suggesting that the studio itself should be held accountable for the publishing error. Some players said they did not accept the punishment for what they claimed was a company oversight.
Forza Horizon 6 officially releases on May 19th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, while early access will be available starting May 15th for users who pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition.
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