Forza Horizon 6 PC players urged to check their Microsoft Gaming Services version

If you have been playing Forza Horizon 6 on PC and noticed your garage has mysteriously emptied, you are not alone. Playground Games is investigating reports of save data loss, and they have issued a specific recommendation for Windows players.

The fix involves checking your Microsoft Gaming Services version. For those who use the MS Store or Steam on PC, making sure this background app is current is how the developer plans to roll out patches for the save issue.

"Our team is investigating an issue impacting some Forza Horizon 6 players where game progress may be lost or reset," Playground's support team wrote. They are working on a fix and expect it to arrive through the Microsoft Gaming Services update channel.

For players who have not yet lost progress, this is a chance to be proactive. The racing game launched with strong reviews, and losing hundreds of hours of customization and achievement hunting would be a painful setback.

For parents and families who game together, this situation highlights a practical concern. When digital progress depends on background services, there is always a risk of technical issues wiping out time invested. Regular backups where possible, and keeping system software current, are sensible habits.

The good news is that Playground appears to be moving quickly. Save loss is a serious problem for any live service game, and the developer has acknowledged the issue publicly. PC players should check their Microsoft Gaming Services installation and ensure it is updated through the Microsoft Store.

For now, if you have not experienced the problem, consider this a heads up. If you have lost progress, the developer is aware and working toward a restoration path.