I put this in the general discussion forums but I suppose it might be better suited here.
I’m on record for adoring forzathon live. I’ve likely played thousands of them over the years. Horizon arcade was neat in concept, but ruined by poor implementation of lobbies in FH5.
To be honest, I’m long past my prime of being interested in competitive multiplayer. If I’m going to play an online mode these days, it needs to be cooperative. I also looked forward to the trial every week, that being the only other online mode I really enjoyed in the playlist. That’s why I loved Forzathon live; it was pure coop, and everyone benefited by playing together. That’s why I’m hoping there’s a comparative modes in 6.
I know there’s only been one official showing of the game so far, but the only “live event” I’ve seen is a hotlap event. It seems interesting, but at the end of the day that’s still a competitive mode. The thing that brings me to to forzathon live or horizon arcade; it was always the cooperative aspect that really drew me to the event. Everyone working together to complete a common goal. I sincerely hope that a similar event will still appear in 6.