Forza Horizon 6 Co-Op and Multiplayer: Does It Include Split-Screen?

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In Forza Horizon 6, multiplayer is built entirely around online play. There is no local split-screen or couch co-op mode, meaning two players cannot share the same screen on a single console or PC. If you want to play together, each player needs their own system, their own copy of the game, and a stable internet connection.

This design choice continues the direction the series has taken in recent entries, focusing more on large-scale open-world performance and seamless online interaction rather than local multiplayer.

No Split-Screen in Forza Horizon 6

The short answer is simple: split-screen is not included in Forza Horizon 6.

The game does not support any form of local multiplayer, whether for free roam, racing, or campaign progression. Instead, all cooperative and competitive features are tied to online servers.

This means even classic couch co-op racing, which used to be common in older racing games, is no longer part of the experience.

Why Split-Screen Was Removed

The main reason split-screen is not available comes down to performance and scale.

Forza Horizon 6 features a massive open world set in Japan with highly detailed cities, dense traffic systems, dynamic weather, and advanced lighting. Rendering all of this twice at the same time (one view for each player) would heavily impact performance.

Even on high-end hardware, split-screen would likely require major compromises such as:

Lower resolution
Reduced frame rate
Shorter draw distance
Less environmental detail

Rather than weaken the experience, the developers focused entirely on optimizing a single-player view and expanding online functionality instead.

Online Multiplayer and Co-Op Features

While local play is not available, Forza Horizon 6 offers a strong and flexible online multiplayer system. The game is designed so players can easily connect, explore, and compete together across the open world.

Campaign Co-Op (Convoys)

Players can form Convoys with friends and drive together throughout the open world. In Convoy mode, you can:

Join the same free roam world
Enter races and events as a group
Earn shared rewards like XP and credits
Explore the map without loading screens between activities

This is the closest equivalent to traditional co-op gameplay in the series.

Horizon Play Suite

The Horizon Play Suite acts as the game’s main multiplayer hub. It includes a mix of returning and new competitive modes such as:

The Eliminator-style battle royale racing mode
Hide and Seek gameplay
Spec racing challenges
Touge-style downhill mountain battles

These modes are designed for fast matchmaking and competitive online play.

Horizon CoLab

One of the more creative additions is Horizon CoLab, an expanded version of the EventLab system. It allows up to 12 players to:

Build custom tracks together
Design race environments in real time
Share and test creations instantly

This turns multiplayer into a collaborative creative experience rather than just racing.

Seamless Shared World Activities

The open world itself is also built for shared interaction. Players can naturally join activities without loading screens or lobby transitions, including:

Drag meets
Time attack challenges
Car meet gatherings
Open-world cruising with friends

Everything is designed to feel continuous and fluid, keeping players in the same shared environment.

Forza Horizon 6 does not include split-screen or local couch co-op, and all multiplayer features are online-only. While this may disappoint players hoping for same-screen racing, the game compensates with a much deeper and more connected online system.

Between Convoys, creative multiplayer tools like Horizon CoLab, and seamless open-world interaction, the focus is clearly on making online play the core experience rather than dividing hardware resources for local multiplayer.

If you’re planning to play with friends, just make sure everyone is online—because that’s the only way to share the roads in Forza Horizon 6.