Forza Horizon 6’s Drivatar Bowie Knife99 Gains Infamy, Sparking Banter from Xbox’s Official Account

There are countless everyday gamers who have achieved internet fame through their gaming feats. From Elden Ring’s Let Me Solo Her to World of Warcraft’s Leeroy Jenkins, and even the player who took down Lord British in Ultima Online, these individuals have captured the community’s admiration by breaking through the anonymity of multiplayer gaming. However, the case of Forza Horizon 6’s Bowie Knife99 stands out as a different story, as this player has garnered such disdain that even the official Xbox social accounts have taken shots at them.

If you’re not in the loop with the Forza series, you might not know about the “Drivatar” feature. Drivatars are AI versions of real players that learn from your gameplay. The more you race in Forza Horizon 6, the better your Drivatar gets at mimicking your driving style, whether that means how you handle turns or your level of aggression on the track. Unfortunately, it seems everyone is getting matched up against a particularly ruthless player known as Bowie Knife99.

There are discussions about this player popping up everywhere—Reddit, X, Steam—you name it. Players are sharing their frustrations about the chaos that Bowie Knife99 brings to the races. Those who have faced off against them describe Bowie Knife99 as both highly skilled and merciless.

It’s bizarre how frequently players are encountering this individual. There are countless posts and clips showcasing Bowie Knife99’s wild antics, leading many to speculate that Forza Horizon 6’s matchmaking might be favoring this player. The Drivatar has become such a phenomenon that even the official Xbox UK account joined in on the fun, tweeting, “Happy Bank Holiday Monday to everyone except Bowie Knife99.”

Of course, the most amusing aspect of this saga is that Bowie Knife99 might not even realize the stir they’re causing unless they’re as plugged into the online scene as the rest of us. One user on X has even created a Bowie Knife99 account to poke fun at those trash-talking them, but whether that’s the real Bowie remains a mystery. Good luck out there, you wild card.