In a surprising turn of events, a six-year-old Microsoft racing game has managed to oust the recently launched and popular Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtreeof the first place in sales of Steam. although, this unexpected feat has well-founded reasons.
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The fourth title in the racing series Forza Horizondeveloped by Playground Gameswas found in the top of the Steam sales charts according to SteamDB data, even surpassing titles like Elden Ring (main game), Counter Strike 2, Shadow of the Erdtree and the ever popular PUBG. Forza Horizon 4 has achieved this feat by two main reasons.
As we recently told you, Playground Games announced that digital version of Forza Horizon 4 will no longer be available on Steam from December 15, 2024while the optional DLCs will be removed at the end of June. The reason for this decision is due to the Expiration of licenses and partner agreementsalthough it was not specified whether these are agreements with car manufacturers.
But, Even though the game will no longer be on salePlayers You can continue enjoying it with all its ways online and offlinewhich has led many players to secure your copy of this acclaimed racing game before it disappears from the digital store.
The other reason is that the announcement just happens to coincide with the Steam Summer Saleand Forza Horizon 4 is available with a 80% discount, at a price of $11.99 dollarsuntil July 11 at 7:00 p.m. The editions Deluxe and Ultimate are also significantly discounted.
The combination of its imminent store withdrawal and great offers has been enough for Forza Horizon 4 temporarily oust the expansion of Elden Ring of the first place in sales. However, currently It seems that FromSoftware has already regained its position at the top of sales.so this feat, even without lasting long, confirms the interest that players still have in Forza.
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