How Many People Can Play Forza Horizon 5 Together?
Up to 12 players can cruise through the open world of Mexico together in Forza Horizon 5 multiplayer. For co-op races and organized events, team sizes are capped at 6 players.
As a long-time Forza fan, I‘ve been thrilled to see the evolution of multiplayer over the course of the Horizon series. FH5 takes the cooperative experience to new heights, with bigger convoys and seamless cross-platform play between PC and Xbox. Buckle up – we‘re going to explore everything FH5 has to offer for playing together!
Cruising in Massive 12 Player Convoys
The convoy system lets you group up in free roam with up to 11 other drivers to tackle activities. Whether you want to explore the map, take on daredevils, or trigger the exciting Horizon Arcade mini-games, convoys have you covered.
As the convoy leader, you can send open invites to fill empty slots. Playing with a big group creates an infectious energy and camaraderie. You‘ll earn bonus points for skill chains and stunts pulled off with convoy members.
Largest Recorded FH5 Convoys:
Xbox - 12 players
PC - 8 playersHaving 12 drivers roam together is an exponential level-up from the 4 player limit in previous Horizon titles. Playground Games has noted convoy and multiplayer polish as a top priority for future updates.
Seamless Cross-Platform Multiplayer
FH5 fully supports cross-play between Xbox and PC, a feature fans have clamored for. No longer are you limited by what platforms your friends own!
FH5 Peak Concurrent Players:
Xbox - Over 3.5 million
PC - Over 1.2 million I‘ve had a blast racing my Xbox friends from my gaming laptop. Horizon seamlessly weaves console, PC, and AI drivers into one ecosystem.
Cross-play has also supercharged matchmaking. By combining the massive Xbox and PC audiences, waits for filling online races last mere seconds.
Shared Progression Across Campaign and Multiplayer
New to FH5 is the ability to play through the entire solo campaign in online co-op. Your convoy sizes scale up from 4 to 6 players as you progress through expedition chapters.
Playing the campaign co-op lets you experience key story moments together. You‘ll take down showcase events like racing a plane as a team!
Multiplayer progression is also unified with your solo campaign. Your customized cars, unlocked events, earned skill points etc. carry over between online and offline modes.
Robust Online Racing via Horizon Open
Beyond cruising the open world, FH5 offers competitive organized multiplayer racing through Horizon Open. Quickly open custom races or jump into curated events:
Horizon Open Events:
- Road Racing
- Dirt Racing
- Cross Country
- The Eliminator Battle Royale
- Playground Games The variety keeps multiplayer exciting. Special events like Seasonal Championships or developer Blueprints offer fun twists too.
While convoys max out at 12 drivers, race roster sizes are typically capped at 6 players divided into teams. You can still matchmake solo – drivers will be sorted into balanced teams.
Community Consensus: Multiplayer is a Triumph
Reviewers and the player community agree – FH5 nails the multiplayer experience. Franchise firsts like 12 player convoys and cross-play have been widely celebrated.
FH5 MetaCritic Scores:
Users - 8.8/10
Critics - 9.1/10As an avid open world racer fan, I give FH5 top marks for multiplayer. The cooperative and social elements retain the signature welcoming Horizon vibe. Veterans will appreciate upgrades like unified progression and drop-in/out simplicity.
Whether you‘re looking to playfully roam in big groups or compete online, FH5 delivers. Now let‘s get our convoy rolling across Mexico!
