{"id":55865,"date":"2026-06-07T17:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T21:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/?p=55865"},"modified":"2026-06-07T17:13:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T21:13:32","slug":"forza-horizon-6-hotfix-1-steam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/forza-horizon-6-hotfix-1-steam\/","title":{"rendered":"Forza Horizon 6 Update v360.259 Patch Notes &#8211; Hotfix 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/forza-horizon-6-reaches-6-million\/\" title=\"Forza Horizon 6 Surpasses 6 Million Players\" data-iacss-internal=\"1\">Forza Horizon 6<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;has just received its first post-launch hotfix \u2013&nbsp;<strong>Update v360.259 (Hotfix 1)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 and it arrives with a focused set of critical improvements for Steam players. Rolling out with a&nbsp;<strong>1.8 GB download<\/strong>, this patch primarily targets&nbsp;<strong>profile loading errors<\/strong>&nbsp;that could prevent the game from starting, along with a crash fix related to Steam Controller usage and an issue where accepting game invites via the Xbox App would unexpectedly close the game. While the development team continues to investigate deeper causes of the loading errors, they have provided both a&nbsp;<strong>Gaming Services Repair Tool<\/strong>&nbsp;and a direct line for player feedback. Below, we break down everything Steam players need to know about this hotfix, including file sizes, version numbers, known workarounds, and what remains under investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Update Overview: Forza Horizon 6 Hotfix 1 \u2013 Version v360.259<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Detail<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Game<\/strong><\/td><td>Forza Horizon 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Patch<\/strong><\/td><td>Series 1 Hotfix 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Version Number (Steam)<\/strong><\/td><td>360.259<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Download Size<\/strong><\/td><td>1.8 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Platform<\/strong><\/td><td>Steam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Release Date<\/strong><\/td><td>June 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>figurefigurefigurefigurefigure\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the first batch of fixes and improvements rolled out for&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/forza-horizon-6-premium-pricing-success\/\" title=\"Forza Horizon 6 Success Shows Players Accept $120 Premium Price\" data-iacss-internal=\"1\">Forza Horizon<\/a> 6<\/em>&nbsp;on Steam. The development team has prioritized stability issues affecting game startup and multiplayer functionality, with further investigations ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bug Fixes &amp; Changes \u2013 Detailed Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Profile Loading Errors (Start-Up Fix)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Issue:<\/strong>&nbsp;Some players experienced profile loading errors upon launching the game, preventing them from reaching the main menu or starting a session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix Applied:<\/strong>&nbsp;Improvements targeting these profile loading errors have been implemented in Hotfix 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Notes from the Development Team:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The investigation into these errors&nbsp;<strong>continues<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 this is not yet a final, complete resolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The team is actively seeking player feedback to further isolate edge cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Recommended Tool: Gaming Services Repair Tool<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you continue to experience profile loading errors after installing Hotfix 1, the development team strongly encourages you to run the&nbsp;<strong>Gaming Services Repair Tool<\/strong>&nbsp;available at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/FH6GamingServices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/aka.ms\/FH6GamingServices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-iacss-external=\"1\">Microsoft<\/a> tool can resolve underlying issues with the Gaming Services app on Windows, which often interferes with game launches, including profile loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Submit Feedback<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players are also invited to share their experiences, crash logs, and reproduction steps via the&nbsp;<strong>Forza Feedback Portal<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/ForzaFeedback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/aka.ms\/ForzaFeedback<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team values any additional data that can help them fully eliminate remaining profile loading issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multiplayer: Xbox App Invite Crash Fixed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Issue:<\/strong>&nbsp;Accepting a game invite through the Xbox App (on PC) would sometimes cause&nbsp;<em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em>&nbsp;to close unexpectedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix Applied:<\/strong>&nbsp;The crash triggered by invite acceptance has been resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What This Means for Players:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can now accept multiplayer invites via the Xbox App without fear of the game shutting down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-play sessions and convoy invites should function as intended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you encounter any remaining invite-related issues after the hotfix, report them through the Forza Feedback Portal with details about your Xbox App version and Windows build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steam Controller Crash Fixed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Issue:<\/strong>&nbsp;Using a Steam Controller while playing&nbsp;<em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em>&nbsp;could lead to a game crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix Applied:<\/strong>&nbsp;The crash scenario triggered by Steam Controller input has been identified and fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What This Means for Players:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Steam Controller users can now play without unexpected crashes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other Steam Input-compatible controllers (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-iacss-external=\"1\">PlayStation<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-iacss-external=\"1\">Nintendo<\/a> controllers routed through Steam Input) may also benefit from this fix, though the patch specifically addresses Steam Controller hardware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong>&nbsp;After installing the 1.8 GB update, reconfigure your Steam Controller bindings in Steam Input to ensure optimal compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Verify the Update Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To confirm that Hotfix 1 (v360.259) has been successfully applied on Steam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your&nbsp;<strong>Steam Library<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on&nbsp;<strong>Forza Horizon 6<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>Properties<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192&nbsp;<strong>Installed Files<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Browse<\/strong>&nbsp;to locate the game directory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the game&#8217;s version number in the properties or launch screen (should read&nbsp;<strong>360.259<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, Steam will automatically download the 1.8 GB update if auto-updates are enabled. You can manually trigger the download by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restarting Steam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clicking&nbsp;<strong>Update<\/strong>&nbsp;in the Downloads section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Development Team Is Still Investigating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Hotfix 1 brings meaningful improvements, the team has been transparent about ongoing work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Issue<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Profile Loading Errors<\/td><td>\u2705 Improvements made, but investigation continues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Xbox App Invite Crash<\/td><td>\u2705 Fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Steam Controller Crash<\/td><td>\u2705 Fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other start-up crashes<\/td><td>\ud83d\udd0d Under monitoring \u2013 feedback requested<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>figurefigurefigurefigurefigure\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Official Statement:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>&#8220;Please note our investigation into these errors continues, and we value any feedback you can provide via the Forza Feedback Portal.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/blockquote>blockquoteblockquoteblockquoteblockquoteblockquote\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for a Smoother Experience After Hotfix 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maximize stability after installing v360.259, consider the following best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before Launching the Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Run the&nbsp;<strong>Gaming Services Repair Tool<\/strong>&nbsp;(link above) even if you aren&#8217;t experiencing errors \u2013 it can prevent issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Update your graphics drivers to the latest version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close unnecessary background applications (especially Xbox App and Steam overlay if you notice conflicts).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If Profile Loading Errors Persist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run the Gaming Services Repair Tool again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify game file integrity via Steam:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click&nbsp;<em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em>&nbsp;\u2192&nbsp;<strong>Properties<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192&nbsp;<strong>Installed Files<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192&nbsp;<strong>Verify integrity of game files<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a detailed bug report via the Forza Feedback Portal, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPU and driver version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exact error message (screenshot preferred)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways for Steam Players<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Issue<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Resolution Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Profile loading errors on start-up<\/td><td>\u2705 Improvements \u2013 investigation ongoing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Xbox App invite crashes<\/td><td>\u2705 Fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Steam Controller crashes<\/td><td>\u2705 Fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recommended tool<\/td><td>Gaming Services Repair Tool (<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/FH6GamingServices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aka.ms\/FH6GamingServices<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feedback portal<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/ForzaFeedback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aka.ms\/ForzaFeedback<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Download size<\/td><td>1.8 GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Version number<\/td><td>360.259<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>figurefigurefigurefigurefigure\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forza Horizon 6&nbsp;has just received its first post-launch hotfix \u2013&nbsp;Update v360.259 (Hotfix 1)&nbsp;\u2013 and it arrives with a focused set of critical improvements for Steam players. Rolling out with a&nbsp;1.8 GB download, this patch primarily targets&nbsp;profile loading errors&nbsp;that could prevent the game from starting, along with a crash fix related to Steam Controller usage and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":85031,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cards.overcentral.com\/cards\/en\/55865.png","fifu_image_alt":"Forza Horizon 6 Update v360.259 Patch Notes - Hotfix 1","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-55865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-videogames"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cards.overcentral.com\/cards\/en\/55865.png","fifu_image_alt":"Forza Horizon 6 Update v360.259 Patch Notes - Hotfix 1","fifu_redirection_url":"http:\/\/forza.net\/fh6dlclist","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55865"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55865\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/85031"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}