Over the past few days, a handful of Forza Horizon 6 players have exploited a peculiar and highly specific glitch to award themselves tens of millions of credits in mere minutes. The fun, however, has come to an abrupt halt. Playground Games has caught wind of the illicit method, patched the vulnerability, and even wiped the illicit wealth from players’ in‑game bank accounts.
Earlier this week, a group of players discovered that by selecting a particular Hummer model and configuration, they could accelerate the vehicle to such extreme speeds that it would glitch out. When combined with the multiplayer Eliminator mode, this could, if executed correctly, yield payouts exceeding 20 million credits simply by exiting before the match concluded. The shortcut was not only astonishingly fast but also relatively simple, albeit somewhat eccentric, enabling players to reach the coveted 999 million‑credit milestone.
Those who had taken advantage of the exploit had already anticipated that Playground Games would detect the irregularity and swiftly ban the offending trick. Some even began purchasing cars, fearing that the credits would be revoked. Their caution proved prescient, as the studio indeed acted.
On June 13, Forza Horizon 6 temporarily disabled the Eliminator mode. Two days later, on June 15, the studio released an FAQ addressing the mode and the exploit, confirming that all illicit credits would be removed.
Fortunately for those who abused the glitch, no bans have been issued against players who used the Hummer trick.
In response to a recent in‑game exploit, the Forza development team announced that affected players will have their accounts capped at a maximum of 10 million credits. They clarified that the issue originated on their side and that no further punitive measures will be imposed. The team thanked the community for their patience while they work to safeguard the game’s economy.
To compensate for the removal of an entire gameplay mode—an element that will not return until a future hotfix designed to fix the credits exploit—Playground Games is rewarding every Forza Horizon 6 player with a complimentary 2021 McLaren Sabre. The iconic sports car will automatically appear in each player’s garage once the missing mode is restored and the exploit is fully patched.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What was the Hummer glitch in Forza Horizon 6 and how did it work?
Players discovered that by selecting a specific Hummer model and configuration, they could accelerate the vehicle to extreme speeds that caused a glitch in multiplayer Eliminator mode. When executed correctly, the glitch allowed them to exit the match early and receive payouts exceeding 20 million credits, enabling them to reach the 999 million‑credit milestone.
How did Playground Games respond to the exploit?
Playground Games patched the vulnerability, temporarily disabled the Eliminator mode on June 13, and on June 15 released an FAQ confirming that all illicit credits earned through the glitch would be removed from players’ accounts. The studio also warned that players who used the exploit could face bans.
Will players who used the exploit lose their purchased cars or be banned?
While the studio removed the illicit credits, it has not announced that purchased cars will be revoked. However, players who used the exploit risk being banned for violating the game’s terms of service, so caution is advised.
News Source: Kotaku
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