Black screen crashes in Forza Horizon 6 are frustrating, especially when the audio plays but the visuals stay frozen. These issues are usually caused by conflicts with third-party overlays, outdated graphics drivers, or fullscreen display settings. Below is a step-by-step guide to fix the problem, whether you’re on PC or Xbox Series X|S.

PC Players: Quick Fixes

1. Disable Conflicting Overlays

Software like RivaTuner Statistics Server (RTSS), MSI Afterburner, and the NVIDIA GeForce overlay can trigger black screens at launch. Close them completely before starting the game.

2. Use the Alt+Tab Launch Trick

Immediately after pressing Play, press Alt + Tab to switch out of the frozen window. Wait until you hear the Turn 10 logo audio or main menu music, then tab back. This forces the game window to regain focus.

3. Force Windowed Mode

If the screen remains black but you hear audio, press Alt + Enter. This toggles the game from fullscreen to windowed mode, which often fixes the visual freeze.

4. Turn Off G-Sync or FreeSync

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) can conflict with the game on certain drivers. Disable G-Sync (NVIDIA) or FreeSync (AMD) in your graphics control panel before launching.

5. Perform a Clean GPU Driver Install

Outdated or corrupted drivers may trigger black screens. Download the latest drivers from NVIDIA or AMD, and if simple updates fail, use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to fully remove old drivers first.

6. Run as Administrator

Right-click the forzahorizon6.exe file, go to Properties → Compatibility, and check Run this program as an administrator. This avoids permission issues that can block display initialization.

Xbox Series X|S Players: Easy Fixes

1. Clear Persistent Blu-Ray Cache

Go to Settings → Devices & Connections → Blu-ray → Persistent Storage and click Clear. This removes cached data that can interfere with launching the game.

2. Power Cycle the Console

Hold the power button for 10 seconds to fully shut down the console. Unplug the power cable for two minutes, then restart. This clears temporary system data that may cause black screens.

Extra Tips

• Avoid connecting non-standard controllers or sim wheels at launch.
• Check for Windows updates (PC) and system updates (Xbox).
• Lower in-game resolution temporarily if issues persist.

With these steps, you can usually get Forza Horizon 6 running without hitting a black screen. Most issues stem from overlays or graphics drivers, so prioritizing those fixes will save the most time.