Despite being delisted in 2020, Forza Horizon 3's online services remain active, much to the delight of its players. This commitment to maintaining online functionality was recently reaffirmed by a community manager who confirmed a server reboot following player reports of inaccessible features. This contrasts sharply with the fate of Forza Horizon and Forza Horizon 2, whose online services were shut down after delisting.

The Forza franchise, launched in 2005 with Forza Motorsport, has seen significant growth, culminating in the highly successful Forza Horizon 5. Released in 2021, Forza Horizon 5 boasts over 40 million players and continues to receive substantial post-launch content, including the popular Hide and Seek mode. Its omission from the Best Ongoing Game category at The Game Awards 2024 sparked some debate.

The recent server reboot for Forza Horizon 3 followed player concerns expressed on Reddit. A post questioning the future of Forza Horizon 3's online capabilities prompted a reassuring response from Playground Games' senior community manager, who confirmed the server restart and noted a positive increase in player activity. While Forza Horizon 3 reached its "End of Life" status in 2020, meaning it's no longer available for purchase, its online functionality persists.

The delisting of Forza Horizon 4 in December 2024, despite its impressive 24 million player base, served as a reminder of the uncertainty surrounding online services for older titles. Playground Games' swift and positive response to the Forza Horizon 3 situation, however, is encouraging.

Forza Horizon 5's remarkable success, exceeding 40 million players since its 2021 release, solidifies its place as one of Xbox's top-performing games. Anticipation is building for Forza Horizon 6, with many players hoping for a Japan setting. While Playground Games is currently working on Fable, speculation suggests development on the next Forza Horizon installment may already be underway.