Multiplayer, Crossplay and Convoys in Forza Horizon 6: How to Play with Friends

Alexandre Jollier May 18, 2026 at 9:20 AM

In brief

Forza Horizon 6 offers a complete and accessible multiplayer system, allowing you to create convoys with your friends right after the first race. The game fully supports crossplay between Xbox Series X|S, PC Steam, and the Xbox app, with cross-save that syncs your progress across all platforms.

In Forza Horizon 6, playing with friends is both simple and enjoyable. This article will describe the different multiplayer options and how crossplay works.

Discovering multiplayer

It's possible to play in multiplayer mode immediately after completing the first race in Tokyo. You'll then need to create a convoy to play with your friends, and since we're friendly (and modest...) here at the editorial team, we'll explain how to do it:

Open the pause menu.
Go to the Online tab.
Select Convoy, then Create a Convoy.

You'll have several settings options available, such as:

Friends only
Invite only
Cruise
Drag races
Car meets
Road races
Missions

As soon as your convoy is active, your friends can join you to explore the world of Forza Horizon 6 together. Time trial circuits, drag challenges, or a "cars meet" gathering on the roadside with other players already present, all of this awaits you as you roam around.

Competition and cooperation

There are also plenty of competitive online events in Forza Horizon 6. Online leaderboards let you check on your performance, both yours and your friends'. Link skills are a way to encourage mutual support between players. They're triggered in particular when you accomplish something together, in sync, such as a simultaneous drift or stunt.

Crossplay in Forza Horizon 6

One of the undeniable achievements of Forza Horizon 6 is offering full crossplay support. Whether you play on Xbox Series X|S, on PC via Steam or the Xbox app, you can all compete online through the leaderboards.

In the same spirit, cross-save is an undeniable advantage: your progress, your garage with your cars, levels, unlocks and achievements, is automatically transferred across all platforms linked to your account.

Which type of multiplayer session appeals to you the most in Forza Horizon 6?

Frequently asked questions

When can I start playing multiplayer in Forza Horizon 6?

You can access multiplayer immediately after completing your first Tokyo race. Simply open the pause menu, go to the Online tab, and create a convoy.

How do I create a convoy with my friends?

Open the pause menu, go to the Online tab, select Convoy, then Create Convoy. You can then set up your convoy (friends only, invite only, cruise, races, etc.) and invite your friends to join you.

Does crossplay really work across all platforms?

Yes, Forza Horizon 6 fully supports crossplay between Xbox Series X|S, PC Steam, and the Xbox app. You can compete online and check leaderboards no matter your platform.

Does my progress carry over if I switch platforms?

Absolutely. Thanks to cross-save, your progress, garage, levels, unlocks, and achievements automatically sync across all platforms linked to your account.

What are link skills?

Link skills reward teamwork between players. They trigger when you perform actions in sync, such as pulling off a simultaneous drift or stunt with your teammates.

Key takeaways

Multiplayer becomes accessible immediately after the first Tokyo race via convoy creation.
You can customize your convoy with several modes: friends only, invite only, cruise, drag races, car meets, and many others.
Full crossplay lets you play together on Xbox Series X|S, PC Steam, and the Xbox app without limitations.
Link skills reward teamwork by syncing your actions with other players, such as simultaneous drifts or stunts.
Your cross-save automatically transfers your progress, garage, and unlocks across all platforms linked to your account.