Forza Horizon 6 Store

Upon its release on Steam, Forza Horizon 6 became the most successful launch in the series' history. Much of this achievement can be credited to the foundation laid by Forza Horizon 5.

Forza Horizon 5 already offered refined visuals and a vast selection of vehicles, so why would players choose FH6? The answer is not simply that the setting moved from Mexico to Japan – more importantly, Forza Horizon 6 introduces innovations across many aspects.

Car Meet Mode

Scattered across the map are various meet-up zones, including the famous Daikoku area. This location faithfully recreates the real-world Daikoku Parking Area meet-up scene in Yokohama, Japan, where street car gatherings take place at night. The developers have successfully captured that atmosphere in the game. The last time Forza Horizon series had a fully fleshed-out meet-up mode was in Forza Horizon 3 (In Australia).

Once you enter Car Meet Mode, you can park your own car and freely switch between camera views of all participants. Any player can stop their vehicle at any time and easily browse through others' cars.

You can directly download liveries from another player's car, or even acquire the exact vehicle they are showing off – just press the corresponding button to access the vehicle menu, where you can get a stock version, download designs, or report an inappropriate livery. Additionally, a cinematic camera mode provides beautifully framed shots from multiple angles, letting you admire your car.

Garage

The garage is a crucial part of every Forza Horizon title, yet FH5's garage falls short of FH6's in terms of features.

Not only can you visually customize your garage's decor, but you can also invite friends to tour your garage and appreciate your designs and displayed vehicles. At least when it comes to social interaction, FH6 does it better than its predecessor.

Auto Drive Mode

Forza Horizon 6's Auto Drive Mode is a highly convenient feature that did not exist in Forza Horizon 5. If you prefer not to drive manually, you can set a destination and let the game drive for you. Simply open the map, select a road you have not yet explored, and press the auto-drive shortcut.

At that point, you can take your hands off the wheel, and the vehicle will drive itself. You can even switch to the cinematic camera to enjoy the scenery along the way.Although minor collisions may occasionally occur, the car generally moves toward the target at a suitable speed.

Whenever you want to take over, you can regain control at any time. Once the destination is reached, the vehicle stops automatically; if you choose another unexplored segment, it will turn around and follow the correct route.

The Labs

The Labs is the in-game feature that allows players to build their own race tracks. While this function already existed in earlier Forza Horizon titles, Horizon 6 adds a collaborative building mode.

You can invite friends to build a track together in real time, much like constructing a house with friends in Terraria or ARK. Together, you can co-design a circuit and then race on it.

Setting: Japan

Setting Forza Horizon 6 in Japan is itself a highlight. The official team claims this is the densest map ever created for the entire Forza Horizon series, featuring substantial vertical elevation changes, diverse natural landscapes, suburban areas, bustling city streets, a dock district, and industrial zones.

The developers state that the in-game city scale is five times larger than that of its predecessor, and the overall map size surpasses any previous entry in the series, making it the largest map to date.

Seasons System

The seasons system has officially been brought back. Although Forza Horizon 5 also had seasonal changes, they were barely noticeable. In this new title, however, the four seasons are distinctly different – the contrast between summer and winter is obvious at a glance.

However, the mountain peaks are perpetually snow-covered, regardless of the in-game season. But the high mountains in autumn and the lowlands in spring present drastically different landscapes.

Random Vehicles

On various private driveways scattered across the map, you may find random vehicles equipped with unknown modifications. When you discover such a car, you can test-drive it for three minutes without any cost. If you like it, you can acquire that car along with all its existing upgrade parts – a feature not present in the previous game.

Moreover, the required Forza Horizon 6 credits are typically about 10% lower than the listed value at the official auto show. Although the savings are not huge, it is an enjoyable discovery mechanism: you might stumble upon a car you love and obtain it at a discounted rate.

Vehicle Updates and R Class

Horizon 6 introduces a large number of new cars, along with a broader range of vehicle customization upgrades. The car models themselves have been enhanced, and now you can equip mismatched rims on the front and rear wheels. Additionally, a new vehicle class – R class – has been added, sitting above the existing S2 class.

In fact, R class previously appeared in the very first Forza Horizon game; now it has returned, mainly for time attack cars and track-focused hypercars. Whereas FH5 offered only one proper time attack car, this new game provides a wide variety of such models.

Drag Race Light Synchronization

In earlier Forza Horizon games, the starting lights for drag races were not synchronized between different players. In Forza Horizon 6, however, the drag race lights are fully synchronized not only within your own convoy but also with other random players you are matched with.

Quality of Life Improvements

Forza Horizon 6 adds several enhancements that make the gaming experience more comfortable compared to its predecessor.

Crossplay and Cross Save

This is a major advancement. In the previous game, if you switched from Xbox Game Pass to Steam or PlayStation 5, you had to start over from scratch – your progress was reset. Now, your game progress is shared across all platforms.

Wheel Rotation in First-Person View

When you enter the in-car camera view, the steering wheel's rotation range has been increased from 270 degrees to 540 degrees. As a result, your hands naturally cross each other during a turn, creating a much more realistic feel.

Free Fast Travel

In FH5, each fast travel required spending in-game currency, but FH6 has removed that requirement. As long as you have already explored a given road, you can open the map at any time and fast travel to any discovered location without any cost.

Forza Horizon 6 does many things better than FH5. Even if you do not care about these improvements, the scenery of Japan alone is worth experiencing.

As you progress deeper into Forza Horizon 6, you will unlock additional features by attaining higher Wristband tiers, Weekly Challenge being one such feature. Completing it earns you corresponding rewards.

This challenge refreshes every Thursday. Counting from the game's official launch, this marks the second week; the new challenge, King of the Road, went live yesterday.

Below, we'll walk you through how to unlock and complete this mission. Best of all? You have the entire weekend to get it done!

How to unlock Weekly Challenges?

Forza Horizon 6 Weekly Challenge is part of Festival Playlist feature. To unlock it, you must first reach the entry-level Rookie tier, represented by Yellow Wristband, within Wristband progression system.

To do this, you need to earn at least 1,250 Wristband Points in-game. Actively participating in races or completing missions within Discover Japan series should allow you to reach this milestone quite quickly.

Beyond unlocking Weekly Challenge, reaching Yellow Wristband tier also rewards you with new cars. Furthermore, advancing your progression is, in itself, a core objective of your Forza Horizon 6 experience.

How to complete King of the Road Weekly Challenge?

While the specific objectives may vary, all FH6 Weekly Challenges adhere to a few basic mechanics, for instance, they always consist of four distinct steps and require you to drive a specific vehicle.

Additionally, completing the current Weekly Challenge earns you a fixed reward of Forza Horizon 6 Credits, as well as Festival Points that can be used to unlock further seasonal rewards.

Step 1: Unlock 1989 Nissan Silvia K's

1989 Nissan Silvia K's is the specific vehicle required to complete this week's challenge.

From a practical standpoint, it features a cutting-edge multi-link rear suspension system and a 1.8-liter engine equipped with dual overhead camshafts and turbocharging technology, capable of producing a maximum output of 173 horsepower.

Fortunately, acquiring this car in FH6 is quite simple: provided you have already completed a few races, the game system will grant it to you for free, essentially as part of a starter pack bonus.

However, given that you will need to drive this specific vehicle to complete the subsequent steps of the challenge, we recommend tuning 1989 Nissan Silvia K's immediately after unlocking it to further enhance its performance.

Step 2: Earn 3 stars in Drift Zones

There are currently approximately 20 Drift Zones in the game, comprising 10 on dirt surfaces and 10 on paved roads. These zones unlock gradually as your Wristband level increases; you can locate the specific icon for each zone on the map.

This step imposes no restrictions regarding the specific range or type of Drift Zones you use. Therefore, you are free to select any unlocked zone to complete this objective, whether it be one located close to Horizon Festival site or one with which you are particularly familiar.

It is worth noting that if you find drifting particularly challenging, to the point where achieving a 3-star rating in a single run seems difficult, you can complete this step over three separate runs, provided you earn at least one star in each attempt.

However, if you are able to achieve the required rating in a single run, you will earn additional Skill Points. These points can be invested in Car Mastery to enhance the performance of your 1989 Nissan Silvia K's, or they can be redeemed for other in-game resources.

Step 3: Win a road race

Once you have completed the drifting challenge, the third step requires you to drive your 1989 Nissan Silvia K's to victory in a road race.

To do this, you must first locate and enter any event marked with a blue icon on the map. Remember to apply filters to your map display to help you find these events more quickly.

Since this challenge places no further restrictions on the specific race you choose, you are free to select any event you prefer. However, please be aware that certain races restrict you to using only specific vehicles.

Therefore, if you wish to complete this step within such a restricted race, you must first complete the event once using any of the designated vehicles. This will unlock the custom mode for that specific race, allowing you to then use your 1989 Nissan Silvia K's.

In fact, opting for the custom event mode offers an additional advantage: it allows you to lower the difficulty settings, thereby enabling you to complete Step 3 much faster and with greater ease.

Step 4: Complete 2 runs at Festival Kilometer Drag Meet

Festival Kilometer Drag Meet is a specific event found within the game's Free Roam mode. And you should note there is also a mode in FH6 called Festival Kilometer Drag Trip, be careful not to confuse the two!

For this step, you are not required to race against anyone or defeat any opponents; you simply need to complete two full runs of the course.

To begin, drive your 1989 Nissan Silvia K's into the designated starting box. A Ready prompt will appear on the left side of your screen; simply press the corresponding button to confirm that you are ready to start.

Once the green light appears, first engage the handbrake; then, press the accelerator to activate the system. Finally, complete the full one-kilometer course to reach the finish line. Repeat this process twice, and you will have successfully completed this week's challenge.

That covers the complete guide for finishing this week's King of the Road challenge. Completing all weekly challenges in a timely manner will help you unlock seasonal rewards much faster, so get started now!