Forza Horizon 6 Update Wipes Leaderboards, Adds Italian Cars

The developer of Forza Horizon 6 has reset several in-game leaderboards and launched a major new content update this week, actions taken to combat widespread cheating while refreshing the popular racing title for its player base. Playground Games initiated a complete wipe of the affected Rivals leaderboards as part of its Series 3 update, which went live on July 14.

The developer stated the reset was necessary due to players posting unrealistic lap times by exploiting glitches or using Drag Tires before physics balance changes implemented on June 15. In patch notes for version 398.92.0, the studio explained that wiping the boards was the only way to ensure a fair competitive environment, allowing all players to start from a clean slate. The company acknowledged the move would disappoint players who had set legitimate times but emphasized that any Collection Journal rewards unlocked through previous leaderboard placements would not be lost.

This leaderboard action coincides with the rollout of the game's third seasonal series, titled "Italian Exotics." The update introduces a new four-week Festival Playlist featuring challenges and rewards themed around high-performance Italian...