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Forza Horizon 6
Update Gaming Services Before Playing Forza Horizon 6 on PC
May 12, 2026 · Steam update tracked by Buffs & Bugs
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Update Gaming Services Before Playing Forza Horizon 6 on PCPC players, including those on Steam, will need to download an important Gaming Services update before playing Forza Horizon 6.Note: The following guide applies to both the Xbox app and Steam versions of the game.IN ORDER TO DO THIS: 1. Open the Microsoft Store on Windows (Press Windows Key and type "Store")2. Click "Downloads" in the lower left of the Store App. 3. Click "Check for updates" in the top right of the Updates & downloads page. 4. Navigate to Gaming Services in the list and click Update. If you are already on the latest version, only an "Open" option or “Installed” label will be visible. Alternatively, or if Gaming Services is not in your list of recent Apps, you can install it from the Microsoft Store:https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9MWPM2CQNLHN?ocid=libraryshare The minimum supported Gaming Services version number is 36.113.2002. TO CHECK THE VERSION YOU CURRENTLY HAVE INSTALLED, YOU CAN: 1. Open the System Settings app (Press Windows Key and type "Settings") 2. Navigate to "Apps“3. Click "Installed Apps“4. In the Search Apps bar type "Gaming Services“5. Click the "..." button and choose "Advanced Options" 6. On this page you will be presented with a version number, which must be 36.113.2002.0 or greater If you see the following warning when starting the game, you should follow the above instructions.Invalid Gaming Services DetectedForza Horizon 6 must be run with a later version of Gaming Services. It has been detected that your system is running an older version. Please close the game and update Gaming Services.
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