FH6 on Steam — Complete Guide
Forza Horizon 6 is available on Steam alongside the Microsoft Store. Here's everything Steam players need to know.
Steam Features
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Achievements | ✅ Full Steam achievement set (57 achievements) |
| Trading Cards | ✅ Yes — 8 cards + foil set |
| Steam Cloud | ✅ Saves synced |
| Steam Deck Verified | ✅ Playable (see Steam Deck settings guide) |
| Steam Workshop | ❌ Not supported (livery sharing via in-game) |
| Remote Play | ✅ Together and Anywhere supported |
| Controller Support | ✅ Full, Xbox/PS/Nintendo + Steam Input |
| Big Picture Mode | ✅ Optimized |
| Family Sharing | ✅ Supported |
Crossplay & Cross-Progression
Steam version supports full crossplay with Xbox, PS5, and Microsoft Store players. It also supports cross-progression — your save syncs with your Xbox account if you sign in with the same Microsoft account.
Steam vs Microsoft Store
| Aspect | Steam | Microsoft Store / Game Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 Standard | Included with Game Pass |
| Mod Support | Community mods (reshade, textures) | No mod support |
| Launch options | Yes (config file editing) | Limited |
| Refund policy | 2 hours / 14 days | No refunds for subscriptions |
| Sales | Seasonal Steam sales | Rarely on sale |
| Cross-progression | ✅ Xbox account linked | ✅ Native Xbox save |
Launch Options
Access via Steam → Right-click FH6 → Properties → General → Launch Options:
-force-d3d12 Force DirectX 12
-adapter 1 Select specific GPU
-novid Skip intro videos
-fps 60 Cap FPS (alternative to in-game)
Steam Achievements
Steam achievements match the Xbox achievement set — 57 achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore equivalent. See our Achievement Guide for the full list.
Steam Deck Tips
- Install on internal SSD for best loading times
- Uninstall 4K texture pack in Properties → DLC to save space
- Default to Proton Experimental for best compatibility
- See our Steam Deck Settings Guide for optimized graphics
Mod Support on Steam
FH6 does not have official Steam Workshop support. However, PC players can use some community mods:
- Reshade — Post-processing filters, works with FH6 on PC
- Texture replacements — Community car livery and UI texture packs (use at your own risk)
- Force feedback tweaks — Custom wheel force feedback profiles via third-party tools
Warning: Mods are unsupported by Playground Games. Using mods in online lobbies may result in bans. For single-player and photo mode only.
The Steam version offers more modding flexibility than the Microsoft Store version due to fewer file permission restrictions.