Forza Horizon 6 Series 2 Problems: Rammers, Cheaters, AI Bugs, and Solutions Players Want

The official launch of Forza Horizon 6 Series 2 on June 18th not only brought new challenges and the return of Trial mode, but also many new limited-edition vehicle rewards, including the 1989 Volkswagen Rallye Golf, currently even more popular than R8 Coupé V10 GT RWD.

Volkswagen Rallye Golf is not only a limited-edition car in FH6, but in reality, it was a Homologation Special model specifically designed by Volkswagen for Group A category of World Rally Championship, based on the second-generation Golf, with only 5,000 units produced.

So, what are the specific advantages of Volkswagen Rallye Golf? How can its advantages be maximized? And how can it be obtained in the game? This article will explore these questions one by one.

Core Attributes

Volkswagen Rallye Golf comes standard with a 1.8L Supercharged i4 engine and Volkswagen's first-generation Syncro all-wheel-drive system, producing a maximum output of 158bhp. It is a Front-Engineering, All-Wheel Drive vehicle, with a base rating of C, meaning it has significant room for performance tuning and modification.

Attribute Assessment

In Forza Horizon 6, because Volkswagen Rallye Golf comes standard with all-wheel drive and a rally system, its base Launch and Offroad scores are outstanding among C-class vehicles.

Based on the above data, while Volkswagen Rallye Golf only has a C rating in its factory settings, it achieves a B rating in rally performance and an A rating in all-terrain and off-road racing.

Its compact wheelbase and low weight allow for extremely quick weight transfer when facing the continuous S-curves of Japanese mountains, completely eliminating the understeer feeling often associated with heavy sports cars.

Especially after using the appropriate tuning settings to address its weaknesses, its advantages can be maximized.

Precise Tuning

1. Core Component Upgrades

The engine is replaced with a 2.0L I4 - VVT, and the intake and turbocharger are upgraded to Single Turbo. The original tires on Volkswagen Rallye Golf are too thick; they can be replaced with rally tires to increase grip and rear tire width, making its advantages in rally racing even more pronounced.

2. Adjustment Parameters

Tires 

• Front: 26.0 PSI; 
• Rear: 26.0 PSI;

Alignment

• Camber: Front -1.5°; Rear -1.0°; 
• Toe: Front 0.0°; Rear 0.0°; 
• Caster: 6.0°;
• Anti-roll Bar: Front 18.50; Rear 42.00;

Springs 

• Stiffness: Front 75.0 kg/mm; Rear 60.0 kg/mm; 
• Ride height: Lowest setting. (For mud rally racing, raise by 2cm.)

Damping

• Rebound Damping: Front 10.5; Rear 8.5; 
• Damping Stiffness: Front 6.0; Rear 4.5;

Braking

• Balance: 47%; 
• Pressure: 115%;

Differential

• Front: Acceleration 30%; Deceleration 0%; 
• Rear: Acceleration 70%; Deceleration 10%;
• Center: 65%;

In addition, when driving Volkswagen Rallye Golf, you can also try heavy braking and early acceleration before entering a corner. The four-wheel-drive system will automatically align you with the exit point and pull the car back onto the track.

This targeted tuning not only prevents braking from hindering performance but also allows for late braking and inside overtaking in cornering races like Forza Horizon 6, and is better suited to the narrow corners and steep inclines of Japanese circuits.

The tuned Volkswagen Rallye Golf experiences a qualitative leap in cornering ability. Combined with a softened front anti-roll bar, the rear is more agile and has stronger grip, so you don't have to worry about slipping even on wet roads during Summer Season.

Secondly, by replacing the engine with a modern turbocharged one and fully utilizing the racing transmission, the horsepower skyrockets, allowing Volkswagen Rallye Golf to reach speeds exceeding 370 km/h on highways.

The only thing to note is that your driving style will need to change after the settings are adjusted. You'll need to brake later and harder before corners, release the brakes immediately when the car is pointing towards the apex, and floor the accelerator after exiting the corner to launch yourself out using the four-wheel drive's physical advantages.

So how do you get this powerful rally car in FH6?

Acquisition Guide

Since Volkswagen Rallye Golf is an exclusive vehicle for Series 2 Horizon Decades summer progression, it won't return once missed and cannot be obtained directly from AutoShow. There are two main ways to obtain it:

1. Unlock for free through Series 2 Festival List

Accumulate 20 PTS in Forza Horizon 6 Summer Festival List challenge until June 25th to unlock it for free.

The fastest ways to earn points are as follows:

• Weekly Marathon
• Photo Challenge
• Treasure Chest Challenge
• New Hide & Seek Mode
• Any 3 Stunt Opens

2. Auction House Bargains

If you missed the above free methods, you can only obtain it through Auction House auctions. Since Volkswagen Rallye Golf has just been released and FH6 season has just begun, many players are waiting for it in the auction house. After Summer Challenge ends, its value may quickly soar to 10-20 million Forza Horizon 6 Credits.

It is recommended that players earn enough points to unlock it for free as soon as possible. If you accidentally miss it, it is advisable to keep an eye on the auctions as soon as possible, as the price is relatively low when it is first released and will increase significantly in a few days.

To wrap up, Volkswagen Rallye Golf is a standout addition to Forza Horizon 6 Series 2, blending historical WRC pedigree with massive tuning potential. 

By addressing its stock braking weakness and utilizing its standard AWD system, our targeted A-class rally tune maximizes its agility on tight, technical circuits. 

And, since this is a time-limited Horizon Decades reward available until June 25th, players should prioritize unlocking it through the Summer Festival List now to avoid paying millions of Credits later at Auction House.

Blast from the Past challenge is the first festival objective of Series 2 Horizon Decades in Forza Horizon 6. This challenge takes players on a nostalgic journey back to the 1980s, centering on one of the most recognizable car models in pop culture history. Players must drive this car to complete four missions to earn rich rewards.

In this article, we'll detail all the tasks of the weekly Blast from the Past challenge in FH6 to help you complete it more effectively.

About Blast from the Past Challenge

Blast from the Past is the first weekly challenge in Forza Horizon 6 Horizon Decades festival playlist. The challenge started on June 18, 2026, and will last for one week.

It revolves entirely around DeLorean DMC-12 1982, a classic gull-wing sports car made famous by Back to the Future film series. Completing all four missions will earn 25,000 credits and festival points, which will contribute to your season progress. The challenge is now live, so get started! 

Task 1 - Getting DeLorean DMC-12 1982 

The first task is to own and drive 1982 DeLorean DMC-12. If you already have a 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 in your garage, it's very simple; just drive it around for a bit, and the task will complete automatically without needing to go to a specific location. If you don't have this car yet, go to Autoshow to get it; it costs 72,000 credits.

If you don't have enough credits right now, you can buy Forza Horizon 6 Credits from EZG.com. This will provide you with the most efficient and safest way to obtain it and help you complete the task. After obtaining DMC-12 1982 DeLorean, drive it anywhere on Forza Horizon 6 map, including short drives near Autoshow, to complete the first task.

Task 2 - Speed ​​Challenge

The second task is to maintain a speed of 142 km/h or above for 10 seconds. This task is also simple, but may require some route planning. Find a long, straight stretch of road on the map. The best location is Highway to Ito Airfield, which provides a long, uninterrupted stretch of tarmac.

Once found, drive on this stretch, increasing your speed to over 142 km/h and maintaining it for 10 seconds. DeLorean DMC-12 can complete this challenge without any upgrades, so no modifications to the vehicle are necessary before attempting it.

Highways and long coastal roads are good choices for completing this task. Be careful to avoid areas with heavy traffic or many curves in Forza Horizon 6 to avoid being forced to brake before the timeout and failing the task. Remember, the timer will reset if your speed drops below 142 km/h within 10 seconds.

Therefore, to ensure your mission is completed successfully, try to maintain a speed of 150 km/h. This will allow some buffer time, ensuring your speed doesn't drop below the required speed even by a second.

Task 3 - Taking the Photo

The third task is to take a photo of your 1982 DeLorean DMC-12. Press the corresponding button on the keyboard (or the corresponding button on the controller) to activate photo mode, include DeLorean in the frame, and then take the photo. Any angle is acceptable; no specific composition or location requirements are necessary. The task will be completed immediately after taking the photo.

Task 4 - Winning a Road Race

The fourth task is to win a road race in a 1982 DeLorean DMC-12. Open the map and find any road race event marker. Select a car, drive to the starting line, and participate in the race in your DeLorean. You need to be the first to cross the finish line to complete this task.

This is the most challenging mission, and where players often get stuck. The stock DeLorean DMC-12 1982 isn't the fastest car in FH6, so you might need some help.

First, you need to choose a suitable race. You can participate in any Road Race, but to improve your efficiency, it's recommended to participate in Tokyo Railway Sprint, located in northeastern Tokyo, near Minamino region. This is one of the first races you unlock and is relatively easy.

Another good option is Daikoku Circuit in southeastern Tokyo, a track that combines sharp corners and long straights.

Second, if you find winning the race too difficult, you can create a custom event. Choose a race you've already completed in FH6 and then select the option to create a custom blueprint. This allows you to set the difficulty to the lowest level, Tourist, making it easier to get first place.

Another very important point is to ensure that the race allows DeLorean to participate. If you're creating a custom race, you can set the theme to Use My Vehicle or Current Vehicle to ensure DeLorean is eligible.

Finally, you can use credits to upgrade DeLorean DMC-12 1982; the stock vehicle's performance is a major obstacle to completing this task. Upgrading the vehicle will bring about significant changes. You can search for relevant tuning options in the community, which will save you a lot of time.

That concludes this article about Forza Horizon 6 Blast from the Past challenge. Go try it out! More challenges will be released in Series 2 Horizon Decades over the next few weeks; complete them to earn generous rewards. Let's look forward to it!

Forza Horizon 6's Festival Playlist Series 2, Horizon Decades, opened to all players at 2:30 PM UTC on June 18th. 

A total of ten reward cars will be made available in batches during this Series, alternating through Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring, over the four-week period that runs until July 16th.

Compared to Welcome to Japan, Horizon Decades reward pool focuses on revisiting sports car culture and racing history. These ten cars represent different eras of exploration into the limits of speed and technology.

According to the official FH6 Series progress announcement, these ten cars correspond to different Season weeks and point thresholds. The following will list the acquisition conditions and key performance parameters of each car in order of season week.

Festival Playlist Horizon Decades Reward Cars

Summer Season

• 1989 Volkswagen Rallye Golf
• 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV

Autumn Season

• 1998 TVR Cerbera Speed 12
• 1993 Schuppan 962CR

Winter Season

• 2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10
• 2003 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

Spring Season

• 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R
• 2017 Saleen S7 LM

Series Reward

• 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau
• 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430

How to get points?

FH6 Festival Playlist Series is the main way to earn points in Horizon Decades. A maximum of 55 points per season is still obtainable by players, regardless of the fact that each season offers varied activities.

Summer Season: June 18th to June 25th

The two reward cars for Summer Season require 20 and 40 points respectively. Forza Horizon 6 1989 Volkswagen Rallye Golf is the first obtainable car.

This car was created for the event's certification rules, featuring a wider body, rectangular headlights, Syncro all-wheel drive, and a 1.7-liter supercharged engine.

This car was produced only as a certified version for specific markets in real-world history, and its chassis layout differs from contemporary Golf models.

1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV serves as the other reward car for FH6's Summer season.

As the third generation of Countach Series, its 5.2-liter V12 naturally aspirated engine featured a four-valve-per-cylinder design, a relatively high-efficiency intake configuration for a production car.

Marcello Gandini designed the exterior, whose body lines and wedge-shaped contours laid the foundation for the design language of subsequent Lamborghini models, creating a classic and highly recognizable appearance that remains iconic to this day.

Autumn Season: June 25th to July 2nd

The two prize cars for FH6 Autumn Season cover models from more track-oriented and niche manufacturers. The points threshold is also set at 20 and 40 points, respectively.

The lower-threshold 1998 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is a prototype that failed to pass road regulations. This car combined two Speed Six inline six-cylinder engines in a V-shape to form a 7.73-liter V12 engine.

Because the power output exceeded the limits of the tires and suspension system this car was never officially put into production; only prototype versions used for testing exist today. 

The 40-point reward is a 1993 Schuppan 962CR. Based on the chassis of Porsches 962 endurance race car, it was designed under the leadership of Vern Schuppan, 1983 Le Mans 24 Hours champion.

962CR features a full carbon fiber body, keeping its weight low. Its 3.3-liter flat-six engine, equipped with twin turbochargers, produces 600 brake horsepower and a top speed of 230 mph. Only a few were produced, and the four surviving examples are extremely rare collector's items.

Winter Season: July 2nd to July 9th

Winter Season continues the points structure of the previous two weeks, with 20 points and 40 points each corresponding to two American performance pickup trucks.

Forza Horizon 6 2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10 featured an 8.3-liter V10 engine derived from the third-generation Dodge Viper, producing 500 brake horsepower and 525 lb-ft of torque.

This car added a spoiler to the cargo bed area and featured the same gearshift lever and racing seats as Viper. According to test data, it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in under five seconds.

2003 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning, unlocked that same week, used a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine, producing 380 brake horsepower.

Bilstein shock absorbers were part of a suspension system tuned by Ford's Special Vehicle Team, designed to handle both towing and track driving equally well. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph took 5.2 seconds.

Spring Season: July 9th to July 16th

Spring Season of Horizon Decades on FH6's Festival Playlist runs its last week. That week features two 2017 Hyundai sports cars. 

The 20-point prize goes to 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R, which set a then-record lap time for a rear-wheel-drive production car at Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 7 minutes and 10.92 seconds.

Its 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine is hand-assembled, producing a maximum output of 577 brake hp. The car features rear-wheel steering, an adjustable large rear wing, and AMG Ride Control active suspension.

The 40-point prize is Forza Horizon 6 2017 Saleen S7 LM. Developed to commemorate Saleen's achievements in motorsport, this car boasts a maximum output of 1300 brake hp.

S7 LM's exterior components are closer to racing specifications than the standard S7, and its 0-60 mph acceleration time is approximately two seconds. This car was produced in limited quantities and is considered one of the highest-performance models in American supercar market.

Series Reward

Besides the eight Season-limited cars mentioned above, players can unlock two additional Series reward cars by accumulating 80 and 160 points during FH6 Horizon Decades.

The 80-point tier is 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau. 

Developed by Porsches' exclusive customization department, this car is based on 964 generation 911 Turbo, with many comfort features removed to reduce weight. Its 3.3-liter engine was tuned to produce 381 horsepower, and only 86 units were produced.

The 160-point tier is 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430, representing the last form of the brand's lightweight design. Weighing 1059 kg, with 430 horsepower, it boasts a high power-to-weight ratio. 

This car generates 220 kg of downforce and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just over three seconds.

FH6 Horizon Decades Series features ten vehicles spanning a wide range of eras, covering technological evolution from the late 1980s to the late 2010s.

Each vehicle has a clearly defined acquisition window and points requirements. Players must complete the playlist activities in Series order. It is recommended to prioritize weekly points goals and schedule playtime accordingly to ensure all vehicles are collected before the end of Festival Playlist Series 2 on July 16th.

Today, we'll discuss a topic currently generating global buzz: an unbelievable exploit in Forza Horizon 6 that could grant players a billion credits. Sounds shocking, right?

This article will review FH 6 entire incident, explain why this exploit was so serious, and how the developers handled the crisis. Let's take a look.

Credit Glitch Details

First, for those who might have missed the news, let's briefly introduce the background. Just last week, an exploit in FH 6 spread rapidly across all social networks, including YouTube, TikTok, Discord, Instagram, and more; it was mentioned in almost every corner of the community.

This exploit could grant players 1 billion credits in just a few minutes. You read that right, not hundreds or thousands, but a billion. This is undoubtedly the biggest exploit in Forza Horizon 6's history. In short, all players need to do is acquire a GMC Hummer EV and then install a very special setting that causes a serious error in the vehicle's physics engine.

After these actions, players must immediately start an elimination race. After the race, instead of gaining experience points or making any progress in the professional league, they are immediately awarded 1 billion credits - utterly absurd.

This is not a minor glitch, but a vulnerability capable of completely destroying the game's economy. Forza Horizon 6 has only been online for about a month; if the game's economy collapses now, it will be catastrophic. Once everyone can have as much money as possible in the game, credits and the value of vehicles will essentially become meaningless, as will game progress.

Official Response Efficiency

Playground Games reacted to this vulnerability very quickly, handling everything exceptionally well and efficiently, even their communication was excellent. As soon as the vulnerability appeared and spread widely on social media, the development team quickly began communicating about it.

They quickly acknowledged the issue and began working to resolve it, even proposing a remarkably swift solution in less than 24 hours: directly disabling the problematic mode, Eliminator mode.

So even today, as you read this, this mode remains inactive because of a vulnerability. Therefore, the developers swiftly disabled the game mode within days to more easily address the vulnerability.

This was likely the best option. Instead of waiting weeks for a full fix like with Forza Horizon 5, they completely plugged the root cause. This allowed the studio to focus internally more calmly without worrying about the problem worsening, which I believe is the best approach.

Meanwhile, Playground Games' communication this time was excellent, which is rare. With Forza Horizon 5, they spent days, even weeks, communicating about the vulnerability, resulting in poor communication.

With FH 6, once the vulnerability appeared, the developers quickly communicated across various platforms and on Forza support website, promptly explaining the situation. The developers have stated that they are aware of the issue and are working on a solution, taking necessary measures. They plan to reactivate Eliminator mode as soon as possible via an external patch. This means they will release a patch to permanently fix the credit problem.

Player Penalties

What will happen to players who exploited the vulnerability to gain credits? The official answer is clear.

All accounts that gained credits through this vulnerability will have their credits reset. This means that all players who exploited the vulnerability to gain Forza Horizon 6 credits will have their account credit limit reset to 10 million. So, if you previously gained 500 million, 600 million, 700 million credits, or any other number, your credits will be reset to 10 million.

This is probably the best decision at present. Of course, this doesn't completely compensate for the losses caused by the previous game vulnerability. Players who accumulated millions of credits and immediately used them to trade for all the most expensive vehicles in the game will retain their vehicles; only their funds will be reset, and the vehicles they acquired with those funds will not be lost.

Playground Games stated that they will not take further action, acknowledging that the error was entirely their own fault and not due to players exploiting a glitch. While I don't entirely agree with this statement, the official stance is that they will not ban or impose any sanctions on players who exploited the glitch.

In addition to what I've mentioned above, there's a pleasant surprise: as an apology to affected players, Playground Games will give away a 2021 McLaren Sabre to all affected players. While this may not be the best car in FH 6, getting it for free is acceptable.

Review

I feel the punishment for the players is too lenient. While resetting the participants' credits is the right thing to do, I still hope they can be more thorough and remove all vehicles obtained through the glitch, as many people will now possess hundreds or even thousands of super rare vehicles that they shouldn't have.

This is the first glitch in FH 6, but I don't think it will be the last. We need to continue to closely monitor its development. In any case, I'm glad the official team acted so quickly to resolve the issue.

This concludes the article regarding the Forza Horizon 6 vulnerability crisis. A fix should be released in a few days, at which time the issue will be completely resolved. What are your thoughts on this matter?

Before official launch of Forza Horizon 6 Series 2, the development team released a significant content update patch on June 15, 2026.

This patch's primary purpose wasn't to add new gameplay, but rather to prepare for official release of Series 2. It addressed numerous bugs reported by players and made significant adjustments to game balance.

These bug fixes will undoubtedly impact your gaming experience, so let me explain in detail:

Drivatar Difficulty Adjustment

Previously, many FH 6 players encountered the same issue: in Street Races, Drivatar would launch off like a rocket at the start, quickly creating a gap between itself and the player.

Even more absurdly, in rainy races, Drivatar seemed to have unlimited traction, completely unaffected by wet surfaces, making it extremely difficult to catch up, no matter how skilled the player was.

This update adjusted Drivatar's difficulty. It's no longer the mindless, infallible racer it once was; instead, it behaves more like a human player - it will crash into other vehicles, make mistakes, and skid. This makes the game fairer.

A player challenged Drivatar on Expert difficulty after the update noted that while victory was still difficult, it was no longer the case that he was completely unable to beat Drivatar as before. This proves that the difficulty adjustment was successful.

Horizon Play XP System Adjustments

This was one of the most criticized issues by FH 6 players. Horizon Play is an in-game progression system where reaching level 100 unlocks "Maxed Out" achievement.

However, the original XP requirement was ridiculously high. One player meticulously documented their leveling process: playing for nearly two hours, performing exceptionally well in every game, earning over 120,000 XP, yet only leveling from 24 to 26.

At this pace, it would take thousands of hours to reach level 100. Players exclaimed, "It's impossible for an average person to complete this"!

Fortunately, the developers adopted this suggestion and adjusted XP requirements from level 26 to 100 in Horizon Play, significantly reducing the total XP needed for leveling up.

Furthermore, the developers compensated players: players above level 25 received a significant level boost, while those above level 32 were instantly maxed out.

Drag Tires Physics Modification

In Forza Horizon 6, you can change the tires on your vehicles. One type is called Drag Tires, specifically designed for drag racing because it provides extremely strong grip on straightaways but almost no lateral grip in corners.

However, players discovered that Drag Tires not only perform fast on straightaways but also have exceptionally good cornering performance, and they consume remarkably low PI.

In other words, if you assemble A 700 and fit it with drag tires, its cornering performance might be better than competing cars fitted with tires specifically designed for cornering, but PI value recorded by the system will be lower.

This led to a situation where Drag Tires became the meta pick, with too many people choosing to equip them and pretending their cars weren't actually that good (because of the lower displayed PI). This severely damaged the fairness of the game's leaderboards.

However, this won't happen anymore. The developers adjusted the physics of Drag Tires, reducing its lateral grip. Now, the tires genuinely don't grip well in corners, making cornering much more difficult.

Furthermore, the development team explicitly stated that lap times previously achieved using Drag Tires will be gradually identified and removed. However, Drag Racing's times and leaderboards will remain unaffected because these tracks don't require cornering. This ensures the game's fairness.

So, if you were used to using Drag Tires for cornering or other terrain, you'll now need to trade Credits for new tires and retune your vehicle.

Festival Playlist Task Fixes

Festival Playlist is Series challenge system in FH 6, where players earn rewards by completing daily, weekly, and Seasonal Jobs.

However, this system had numerous problems in Series 1. For example, some players were unable to unlock any daily challenges, and others did not see "completed" mark even after completing weekly challenges.

Even more seriously, some players completed challenges but didn't receive their due rewards.

Therefore, with the game about to launch Series 2, the developers fixed these issues one by one. This laid a solid foundation for the launch of Series 2 Festival Playlist.

Furthermore, after the fixes, all Series 1 daily challenge rewards will be retroactively distributed. Players only need to check their Playlist History to claim their rewards; players don't need to worry about their efforts being wasted.

Road Discovery Optimization

In Forza Horizon series, there's a goal that drives completionists crazy: driving through every single road on map. The game tracks your progress by changing color of map. Many players struggle to find that final 1% of road.

While FH 6 improved this - players no longer need to drive every single road, but only need to reveal 100% of the area to get the achievement - the situation wasn't truly resolved because players often struggled with the roads they hadn't completed.

This update adds a "Roads Driven Percentage" function to the game's Region Overview screen, allowing players to check the completion status of roads in each region and identify unfinished sections.

These are updates for Forza Horizon 6 before official launch of Series 2. Overall, this update fixes many bugs that players repeatedly mentioned, which is great. However, some bugs remain unfixed, which the developers may address in Series 2.

Forza Horizon 6 players have likely been busy completing Series 1 Spring season challenges and unlocking rewards, but a major new update is quietly on its way.

Playground Games will officially launch Series 2: Horizon Decades on June 18th, bringing four new seasonal Festival Playlists and more vehicle rewards, including the return of many limited-edition cars missed by players in Series 1.

In fact, the return of these cars has generated polarized reactions within the player community, a point we will elaborate on later.

At the same time, a gameplay feature that will excite all FH6 veterans will also be returning. Let's start with the details of this highly anticipated Series 2, even before its release, to reveal what surprises June 18th will bring.

Series 2

Overview

Forza Horizon 6 Series 2 continues the 20/40 points system, with seasons rotating weekly. This season's rewards include a total of 10 classic cars, and you can unlock an ultra-rare car by accumulating 160 points over four seasons. Here are the rewards for each season:

Summer

• 20 points: 1989 Volkswagen Rally Golf
• 40 points: 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV

Autumn

• 20 points: 1998 TVR Speed ​​12
• 40 points: 1993 Schuppan 962CR

Winter

• 20 points: 2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10
• 40 points: 2003 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

Spring

• 20 points: 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R
• 40 points: 2017 Saleen S7 LM

And the final cumulative points reward:

• 80 points: 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau
• 160 points: 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430

In addition, for players who own Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass, a total of four new cars will be available in the future:

• 2023 Audi R8 Coupé V10 GT RWD
• 1974 Mazda #123 Mad Mike 808 Wagon 'FURSTY'
• 1998 Nissan Skyline GT-R 40th Anniversary
• 2023 Toyota GR Corolla

Weekly Score Challenges

Completing all Festival Playlist activities for FH6 Series 1 will earn you a special Cherry Blossom Badge. This means the developers designed the series rewards based on completion rate rather than speed. Therefore, to efficiently earn points and unlock rewards, you can challenge them in the following order:

Tier 1:

• PR Stunts
• Time Attack/Drag Meetup
• Treasure Hunt/Photo Challenge
• Monthly Rivals
• Weekly Challenge

Tier 2:

• Seasonal Championships
• Daily Challenges

The specific task combinations are not fixed; you can combine them flexibly according to your preferences and efficiency. Prioritize completing tasks that yield quick results, and then try high-risk, high-reward tasks.

Highlights? Criticisms?

In addition to the rewards listed above, completing every type of Festival Playlist event during Horizon Decades will grant a unique Decades Badge. Among all these rewards, the most prominent - and also the most debated - feature is the reintroduction of several Series 1 exclusive cars, such as Ford Lightning, Lotus XEdge, and Lamborghini Countach, offering a second chance to players who previously missed out on them.

Some players believe this return mechanism effectively alleviates FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), while others believe it instantly devalues the cars they race to unlock, severely discouraging veteran players from completing tasks.

Both viewpoints have merit from different perspectives. In fact, the return mechanism isn't inherently flawed; however, extending the intervals between returns might be better, providing players with a sense of urgency and motivation without causing excessive FOMO.

Besides the unique missions and challenges that come with each season, to allow players to better earn points, Forza Horizon 6 will bring back The Trial along with Series 2.

The Trial

Even before FH6's release, The Trial has already generated a lot of buzz on Steam community. Many players are eagerly anticipating its return, expressing nostalgia for the days of researching optimal vehicle configurations and teaming up with teammates to fight against AI.

Overview

The Trial features a team of six real players competing against six Drivatar AI drivers on Unbeatable difficulty. Matches are best-of-three, with the first team to reach 2 points winning. Completing the corresponding season's The Trial event directly grants 10 points, making it a reliable weekly source of points.

Unlike regular FH6 races, The Trial specifies the types or performance levels of available cars, and Unbeatable difficulty is locked. Unlike Free Mode, cars cannot be randomly loaded or have their settings changed after entering the race; therefore, players need to optimize their available cars to perfection before entering the race.

Unlock Requirements

It's worth noting that unlocking The Trial has a prerequisite. Players must advance to Horizon Legend in Forza Horizon 6, earning the highest honor, Gold Wristband. This is why The Trial wasn't available in Series 1. Players still have time to compete and earn Horizon Legend title.

To consistently win races and reach the unlock threshold, players can use Forza Horizon 6 Credits to acquire more high-performance cars at Autoshow or Auction House.

In addition, there are some other strategies worth noting before The Trial.

Preparation Strategies

1. Prioritize completing current events and races to accumulate reputation and unlock Gold Wristband.
2. It's recommended to choose reliable teammates for The Trial matches; random matchmaking may pose risks in terms of coordination.
3. Before entering a match, carefully review the available cars and tuning requirements for the week. It's recommended to set the difficulty to Highly Skilled or higher to handle Unbeatable difficulty.
4. Before official races, practice driving available cars in other single-player or multiplayer online modes to familiarize yourself with the controls.
5. The Trial mode demands a high level of teamwork and coordination. Even if you suffer a loss, avoid blaming each other; instead, review the game, analyze the situation, and strive for victory next time.

In short, June 18th not only features FH6 Series 2: Horizon Decades and The Trial, but also many more fun gameplay modes and events that seamlessly follow Series 1, ensuring players don't experience a gap. So, racers, get moving!