Forza Horizon 5 Player Count: Is Forza Horizon 5 Dead? (Oct 2026)
Nick Guli|Forza Horizon 5 has 3,204 concurrent players on Steam right now (03:30 UTC on Oct 14, 2026). In the last 24 hours it peaked at 12,252 players, and over the past 30 days it has averaged 5,917 players at any given moment.
| Playing right now | 3,204 |
| 24-hour peak | 12,252 |
| 7-day average | 7,291 |
| 30-day average | 5,917 |
| 30-day peak | 16,618 |
| Change vs previous 30 days | -12% |
| Highest we have recorded | 25,937 (Mar 28, 2026) |
Forza Horizon 5 player count history
| Month | Average players | Peak players | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 7,202 | 16,618 | +21% |
| Sep 2026 | 5,944 | 15,825 | +4% |
| Aug 2026 | 5,742 | 18,056 | -11% |
| Jul 2026 | 6,484 | 14,071 | -21% |
| Jun 2026 | 8,204 | 17,619 | -20% |
| May 2026 | 10,276 | 20,466 | -9% |
| Apr 2026 | 11,274 | 22,838 | -12% |
| Mar 2026 | 12,866 | 25,937 | – |
Is Forza Horizon 5 dead?
No. Forza Horizon 5 averages 5,917 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 12% on the previous 30 days).
Forza Horizon 5 is a mid-size community on Steam that has settled after a long slide. The highest we have recorded is 25,937, set on Mar 28, 2026, and monthly averages fell steadily from there until August. The last 30 days are down 12% on the 30 before, though the trend reads as stable rather than fading.
The biggest swing came in October 2026, when the monthly average rose 21% on September. Nothing in the recent news lines up with that month, so it stands as a recovery without a clear marker. For a player, queues should be quick at the busiest hour, 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), while 00:00 UTC (8 pm ET) is the quietest, so expect thinner lobbies then.
Best time to play Forza Horizon 5
Over the last two weeks, Forza Horizon 5 has been busiest around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET), averaging 12,688 players at that hour. The quietest hour is around 00:00 UTC (8 pm ET), with about 3,140 players. If you want faster matchmaking, aim for the hours around the peak.
Forza Horizon 5 player count FAQ
How many people play Forza Horizon 5 right now?
3,204 people were playing Forza Horizon 5 on Steam at 03:30 UTC on Oct 14, 2026. The 24-hour peak was 12,252.
Is Forza Horizon 5 dead?
No. Forza Horizon 5 averages 5,917 concurrent players on Steam and the trend is fairly steady (down 12% on the previous 30 days).
What is the highest player count for Forza Horizon 5?
The highest concurrent count we have recorded for Forza Horizon 5 on Steam is 25,937, on Mar 28, 2026. Our tracking started on Mar 23, 2026, so earlier launch peaks are not included.
Do these numbers include consoles?
No. These figures come from Steam only. Players on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile or other PC launchers are not counted.
When is Forza Horizon 5 most active?
Activity usually peaks around 14:00 UTC (10 am ET).
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How we count: Explosion samples Steam’s official concurrent-player API for every tracked game several times an hour and stores each reading. Averages are means of those readings. This page updates daily.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
