Mei's House
OhtaniWheeler DealerUnlocks car trading at the Autoshow
Auto-unlocks after the tutorial. Grab it first — it opens Autoshow car trading.
Settle in
Houses & Property
Forza Horizon 6 scatters 8 player houses across Japan, and each comes with a permanent perk that stays active no matter where you spawn. The headline is The Estate (Yashiki House) — a fully buildable plot you shape with an upgraded EventLab toolset. Houses unlock through the Discover Japan Stamp system (yellow → green → blue → orange → gold). Heads-up: the game also has 8 separate Garages (fast-travel + car-display points) — a different set of "8", not the houses. [RPS, TECH, FH6GUIDE]
Player houses
8
Garages
8
Unlock system
Discover Japan Stamps
Headline
The Estate
The Estate (Yashiki House)
HokubuEstate BuilderBuild & customise tracks, structures, water and foliage
The buildable base. Clear the 19 objects blocking the land, pay 10,000 Cr, and you get a permanent, friends-visitable plot. Up to 12 players can co-create via Horizon Collab.
Tokyo House
Tokyo CityDaily WheelspinOne free spin every day
Best long-term credit investment. VIP players get it for free.
Minka House
ItoCredit Stunts+10% credits from Stunt Party
Solid mid-game earner from skill-chain stunts.
Hakusan Mountain Lodge
Sotoyama+1 Garage Slot & +10% Horizon Life creditsExtra display slot + bonus life credits
Best ROI — the extra garage slot is a genuine bonus.
Fuji Unkai House
ShimanoyamaCareer Driver+10% credits from Jobs
Best for players who grind Jobs and careers.
Soko 78
Tokyo CityImport/Export-5% Autoshow discount
Pays for itself after a few high-end car purchases.
Vision House
Ohtani+1 Garage Slot & +10% LINK Skill scoreExtra slot + convoy skill bonus
Endgame property for convoy players; needs serious time to unlock.
What you can build at The Estate
Powered by an upgraded EventLab toolset [FH6GUIDE]- Main HouseCustomisable interior and living spaces
- Garage WingVehicle display, up to 50 slots
- WorkshopTuning bay and visual customisation
- Viewing DeckPanoramic photo spot for photo mode
- Driveway & PathsConnect buildings and shape layouts
- Gardens & LandscapingTrees, bushes, flowers, ponds
- Decorative ItemsBenches, signs, lights, barriers
- Seasonal ChangesYour Estate transforms with Japan's dynamic seasons
Garages — the other "8"
Separate from the 8 houses, Horizon Japan has 8 Garages. These double as free fast-travel points and shareable car-display spaces with customisable, community-downloadable interiors [WIKI].
Don't confuse these with houses — they're fast-travel/car-display points, not owned properties.
Garage 1
Location TBC
Garage 2
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Garage 3
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Garage 4
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Garage 5
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Garage 6
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Garage 7
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Garage 8
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Garage map & tracker
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Official garage coordinates are not published, so we do not place pins we cannot source. Pick the region where you found each garage and it appears on the map. Your tags are player-sourced (not official) and are saved in this browser only — nothing is uploaded.
Recommended purchase order
- 1Mei's HouseFree, auto-unlocks after the tutorial; opens Autoshow trading.
- 2The EstateOnly 10,000 Cr; your permanent, buildable base.
- 3Hakusan Mountain LodgeBest ROI — extra garage slot and +10% life credits.
- 4Minka HouseCheap +10% Stunt Party credits.
- 5Tokyo HouseDaily Wheelspin — the strongest long-term grind (free with VIP).
- 6Fuji Unkai House+10% Job credits for career-focused players.
- 7Soko 78-5% Autoshow discount pays off on big buys.
- 8Vision HouseEndgame; needs the Gold Master Explorer Stamp.
Credit & house planner
Built on the real prices and perks listed above. Tick the houses you already own, tell it your balance and roughly what you earn per hour, and it works out what is left. We never invent earning rates — those are yours to enter.
Houses owned0 / 8
Credits still needed7,405,000 Cr
Time to buy the rest149 h
Cheapest one leftMei's House — Free — you can buy it now
Living in Japan
- Unlock Mei's House first — it's free and opens car trading at the Autoshow.
- The Estate costs just 10,000 Cr and is your permanent, buildable base; claim it early.
- House perks stay active wherever you spawn, so owning all 8 stacks every bonus.
- Most houses need a Discover Japan Stamp tier (yellow → gold) before they're buyable.
- Hakusan Mountain Lodge gives the best ROI: an extra garage slot plus +10% Horizon Life credits.
- Tokyo House's daily Wheelspin is the strongest long-term credit grind (free with VIP).
- Garages are separate fast-travel points — unlock all 8 to cross the big map in seconds.
- At The Estate, up to 12 players co-create via Horizon Collab; browse and download community layouts.
Official Launch Trailer · 550+ cars, one festival, JapanHorizon Japan
Forza Horizon 6
550+ cars, the largest map the series has ever built, and a festival that finally lands in Japan. Here's the straight talk on what to do first, which cars actually matter, and where everything is hidden.
Cover car · 2025 Toyota GR GT PrototypeBeginner's PathYour relaxed first 10 hours — from Qualifiers to a garage you like.Interactive MapRegions, 8 garages, barn finds and treasure clues across Japan.Cars Database550+ roster, best picks by discipline, aftermarket & Forza Edition.Festival PlaylistTrack each season's events and rewards as you complete them.Houses & GaragesThe Estate plus 8 garages doubling as fast-travel points.Guides & WikiWalkthroughs, systems explainer and the full car database.
550+Cars at launch
~10Regions of Japan
8Garages
4Seasons / Series
See it move
Watch Horizon Japan
Official trailers and gameplay stills — the fastest way to feel the festival.
Walkthroughs
Guides
Step-by-step walkthroughs built from the real game systems and the confirmed FH6 details on this site. Where a count comes from community reporting rather than an official source, it's flagged.
Your first 10 hours
RoadmapA relaxed path from the Qualifiers to a garage you actually like.
Run the Qualifiers, then the Invitational
Finishing the Horizon Invitational grants your first (Yellow) Wristband and unlocks the festival, multiplayer and free cars.
Pick a starter that fits you
Silvia K'S for drift, Celica GT-Four for balance, GMC Jimmy for off-road. All three end up in your garage anyway.
Don't spend credits at the Autoshow
Wheelspins, story events and the Festival Playlist hand out cars fast. Tune your starter instead.
Photo the landmarks
Press Up for photo mode. Landmark shots feed your Collection Journal and earn Discover Japan stamps.
Three-star a few PR stunts
Speed Zones, Danger Signs and Drift Zones pay Super Wheelspins and Skill Points for Car Mastery.
Raise difficulty for credits
Higher difficulty with assists off can pay up to +125% credits per race — once you can still win.
Unlock all 14 Barn Finds
Collectibles
Classic cars hidden in barns — gated by exploration, not luck.
Earn Discover Japan stamps
Explore regions, find landmarks and photograph them. Stamps are what unlock barn rumours.
Watch for the rumour notification
Once a region's stamps are met, a Barn Find rumour appears. You'll get a map hint rather than an exact pin.
Drive to the hint and search
Barns are tucked into the landscape. Roll up slowly and the find triggers automatically.
Restore and enjoy
Found barns go to your garage. 14 are reported across Japan — community-sourced; Wikipedia is silent.
Hunt the 9 Treasure Cars
Collectibles
Abandoned cars found only through photo clues — no marker until discovered.
Get the photo clue
Treasure clues show a snapshot of the location. Study the background — mountains, signs, road shape — to narrow it down.
Match it on the map
There is no map marker. Use landmarks and the horizon to triangulate the spot.
Drive over the dig site
Once you're close, the dig prompt appears. 9 treasure cars are reported — community-sourced; Wikipedia is silent.
Drift tuning basics
Tuning
Make almost any car slide predictably.
Tires: lower the pressure
Drop rear tire pressure a few PSI for a looser, more forgiving slide.
Differential: bias to the rear
Increase rear deceleration (and acceleration) so the back steps out on throttle lift and braking.
Alignment: add caster
More positive caster sharpens turn-in and self-centring, which keeps drifts controllable.
Power & weight
RWD with healthy power drifts best; a little ballast at the rear helps rotation. Then practice on the Touge.
Farm credits efficiently
EconomyCredits fund upgrades and the cars you actually want.
Turn difficulty up
Higher difficulty with assists off can pay up to +125% credits per race — only when you can still win.
Three-star PR stunts
Speed Zones, Danger Signs and Drift Zones award Super Wheelspins, which can pay out big credit bundles.
Bank Wheelspins
Level-ups, story events and the Festival Playlist all grant spins — save them and open in batches.
Buy Aftermarket, not Autoshow
Green CT icons on the minimap sell secondhand, fully-tuned cars cheaper than new.
Complete the 10 regions
ExplorationSee everything Horizon Japan has to offer.
Drive, don't fast-travel
Explore first to fill the map; you can blink to visited spots later. Stamp every region.
Clear PR stunts per region
Each area has its own Speed Zones, Danger Signs and Drift Zones — great for accolades and spins.
Collect mascots
Drive through the scattered mascots for credits as you go.
Photograph landmarks
Landmark shots complete the Collection Journal and stack Discover Japan stamps.
Build the Estate
PropertyYour own mountainside base in rural Japan [WIKI].
Unlock it
The Estate becomes available as you progress the festival in rural Japan.
Build & decorate
Place buildings and style the grounds to taste — it's your personal festival hub.
Collect daily payouts
Check the My Horizon message center for daily credit payouts from your property.
From the community
More Guides
Curated, machine-translated English summaries of Gamersky's Chinese strategy guides, grouped by topic. Nothing here is invented - the source is the authority.
Hidden Cars & Barn Finds
All Secret Garages & Barn Finds
via GamerskyEvery Secret Garage and Barn Find in Horizon Japan, with locations.
- 9 Secret Garages (drive up to unlock): Nissan Figaro (Tokyo, near Rainbow Bridge), Ford GT '05 (South Bank), Nissan Safari Turbo (Ito), Dodge Charger R/T (Nanano), Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE (Otani), Porsche 959 '87 (Frost Mountain), BMW M1 '81 (North), Mitsubishi Evo III '95 (Takagi), Lancia Stratos HF '74 (Soto-yama).
- 15 Barn Finds unlock by raising exploration points to earn Commemorative Medals, then they appear on the map.
- Barn Find locations include Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R (South Bank); Mitsubishi Montero Evolution '97, Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 (Frost Mountain); Honda NSX-R GT, Nissan R390 GT1, Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 (Otani); Nissan PAO (Nanano); Ford RS200, Toyota 2000GT, Lamborghini Diablo SV '97, Nissan #11 Tomica Skyline Turbo (Ito); Lincoln Continental '62 (North); Nissan #23 Pennzoil NISMO Skyline GT-R, Mazda 787B (Takagi).
- Earn exploration points by smashing mascots, finding secret garages, racing, and finishing story mode.
How to Unlock the AE86
via GamerskyThe AE86 unlocks after ten Exploration Master achievements.
- AE86 unlocks after completing 10 Exploration Master achievements (check the condition in Menu > Collection > Exploration Master).
- Grind Touge & Street races/rivals, smash all region mascots, 3-star the four story items (day trip, Japan Drift Club, the magazine, the workshop), and finish the house/garage steps on the Subaru BRZ.
- Tip: drop difficulty to minimum and use autopilot to clear races easily.
Car Recommendations
Cars in the Reveal Trailer
via GamerskyReal cars spotted across the official reveal trailer, with the timestamps they appear at.
- Confirmed: BMW M3 E30, Audi RS 6 Avant, Ferrari 488 Pista, Mazda RX-7 Type R/FD, Toyota Land Cruiser, Hyundai Veloster N, Toyota Chaser Tourer V, Mazda MX-5 Miata NA, Honda Acty, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Can-Am/Polaris Maverick.
- The pre-order bonus card at ~92s shows a pre-tuned Ferrari J50.
- Possible/unconfirmed: McLaren 765LT/Artura, Porsche 911 GT3/GT3 RS, Toyota GR Supra/GR86.
Raffle-Only Cars List
via GamerskyCars that can only be won via Wheelspins/raffles, not bought at the Autoshow.
- 50+ raffle-only cars including hypercars (Apollo Intensa Emozione, Koenigsegg One:1, Rimac Nevera, Ferrari F8 Tributo) and classics (Audi Sport quattro, Toyota Sports 800).
- Some also appear as Festival Playlist rewards - e.g. the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta showed up as a Series 1 Winter championship prize.
- These are flagged 'obtainable via raffle' in the collection book and never drop from the Autoshow, Barn Finds, or skill rewards.
Best Starter Stunt Cars
via GamerskyTuned Autoshow cars for speed zones, danger signs, trailblazer gates, and drift.
- Road speed zones/cameras: 2015 Ultima Evolution Coupe 1020 (Autoshow), tune 181 683 984.
- Dirt speed zones, danger signs, trailblazer gates: same Ultima Evolution Coupe 1020, tune 959 835 334.
- Drift zones: 1995 Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MKIV (Autoshow), tune 872 275 595.
B-Class Wristband Event Cars
via GamerskyBudget Autoshow cars for the B-class wristband events across road, rally, and offroad.
- Road (Japan-only sports): 2022 Toyota GR86; hot hatch: 2023 Honda Civic Type R; family: 1991 Honda Beat.
- Rally: 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR TME; modern rally: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR.
- Offroad / heavy (2t+): 2024 RAM 1500 TRX.
- Apply tunes via Creative Hub > Tunes > search creator or share code. AI difficulty is raised vs Horizon 5; avoid slamming the brakes to prevent front lock-up.
Fanta Collab Car (Xbox only)
via GamerskyHow to claim the limited Fanta collab car before the promo ends.
- Xbox version only.
- Open the Fanta 'Wanta Fanta' promo page, pick a challenge, scan the QR code, and finish the mini-game.
- Redeem the reward, register an account (163 mailbox works, QQ does not), and link your Xbox/Microsoft account.
- Redeem the CD key in the Microsoft Store to receive the car.
Full Car Collection Table
via GamerskyA reference table of every FH6 car with brand, source, and price.
- A full table of every Forza Horizon 6 car with brand, source, and price for collection tracking.
- Use it to find unobtained vehicles by Autoshow, Wheelspin, Festival Playlist, or DLC.
- Pair it with the interactive map for hidden cars and barn finds.
Purchasing
Editions & Pre-order Guide
via GamerskyStandard/Deluxe/Premium editions, pre-order bonuses including the Ferrari J50, and the PC minimum specs.
- Launch: May 19, 2026; Premium edition plays 4 days early (May 15).
- Platforms: Steam, Xbox Series X, and PS5 (no PS5 price listed).
- Pre-order any edition to get a pre-tuned exclusive Ferrari J50 (only 10 built, honouring Ferrari's 50 years in Japan).
- Car Pass = 30 cars, one unlocked weekly from May 19; included in Deluxe and Premium.
- Min specs: Windows 10 22H2, Intel i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT / Arc A380.
Limited Controller & Headset
via GamerskyWhere to pre-order the Forza Horizon 6 limited Xbox controller and headset.
- The Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Wireless Headset opened pre-orders on April 21.
- Available via the Microsoft Store, the Xbox JD.com flagship, the Microsoft Tmall flagship, and Xbox authorized resellers.
Car Pass Overview
via GamerskyThe Car Pass adds 30 cars, one per week from launch.
- The Car Pass adds 30 cars, one unlocked per week from May 19.
- Confirmed first batch: Audi R8 GT, Datsun 240Z Time Attack, Honda Civic Type R, Honda Civic Type R (FD2), Koenigsegg Gemera, 1974 Mazda Cosmo 808 Wagon, Nissan CALSONIC Skyline GT-R.
- All cars are added straight to your garage for free (no credits); included in Deluxe/Premium or the Premium Upgrade, or sold separately.
Liveries & Tuning
911 GT3 Livery Share
via GamerskyA community-shared 'itasha' (anime-style) livery design for the Porsche 911 GT3.
- Player-shared livery for the 911 GT3; apply it through the paint/customization menu.
- One of Gamersky's community livery-sharing posts.
AMG ONE Classic Livery (code)
via GamerskyA near 1:1 replica of the real-life AMG ONE livery, shared with a code.
- Share code: 825245573.
- Near 1:1 recreation of the real-world AMG ONE paint scheme.
Festival Event Tuning Codes
via GamerskyA large library of share codes for festival-event cars, organized by class.
- Class C: 1989 Nissan Silvia K's 708630539 (road); 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 142821010 (dirt/rally); 1970 GMC Jimmy 132883852.
- Class B: 2002 Toyota GR86 118511679; 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B-STI 445427993; 2021 Toyota GR Yaris 876983333; 2024 RAM 1500 TRX 130570832; 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI GSR TME 848421224.
- Class A: 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 987086923; 2020 BMW M2 Competition 169659900; 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 115952389; 2016 Ariel Nomad 600706886; 2022 Subaru BRZ FE 164401570; 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR 124686990.
- Class S1/S2/R: 2026 GR GT Prototype 443677835; 2024 Nissan GT-R NISMO 174714312; 2016 Lamborghini Centenario 840998654; 2023 Porsche 911 Rallye 920353829; 2015 Ultima Evolution Coupe 1020 735727292.
Universal Gear Ratios
via GamerskyThree copy-paste gear sets that work on almost any car.
- Three 'universal' gear sets for new players, usable on any car except drift and drag builds.
- 6-speed: 2.89 / 1.99 / 1.49 / 1.18 / 0.97 / 0.81.
- 7-speed: 3.75 / 2.38 / 1.70 / 1.34 / 1.11 / 0.96 / 0.85.
- 8-speed: 3.88 / 2.68 / 2.01 / 1.60 / 1.33 / 1.14 / 1.00 / 0.89. Set the final drive for max top speed.
Walkthrough
Story Mode Event Walkthrough
via GamerskyA full video walkthrough of every story-mode event, from the prologue onward.
- Video guide covering the complete story-mode event sequence.
- Best used alongside the in-game Horizon Qualifiers and Invitational events.
Final Trailblazer Gate (3-star)
via GamerskyHow to 3-star the last Trailblazer Gate, which has a tight 350s target inside 600s.
- The final Trailblazer Gate is 600s; the 3-star target is 350s, leaving 250s of margin.
- Route: use the festival straightaway and the final jump ramp plus some off-road for an almost straight line to the Tokyo endpoint.
- Car: Porsche 917 LH Forza Edition, X-class tune, off-road tires; press Y to rewind if you spin out.
Features & Systems
New Gameplay Features
via GamerskyWhat is new in Horizon Japan: seasons, Horizon Rush, Time Attack, Car Meets, CoLab, audio, and customization.
- Japan setting with real landmarks (Shibuya Crossing, Ginkgo Avenue, Tokyo Tower), C1-loop-inspired roads, and passes like Haruna and Bandai-East.
- Four distinct seasons with visual and audio changes; fit snow tires year-round to drive alpine snow.
- New activities: Horizon Rush obstacle courses, Time Attack (gates, fastest lap), Car Meets, and a 12-car Drag Strip.
- Build your life in Japan: a customizable garage showroom, the Estate you build in the open world, and CoLab (up to 12 players building together in EventLab).
- Upgrades: Forza Aero, window-livery painting, separate front/rear wheels, visible tire wear, 540-degree wheel rotation, vehicle proximity radar, and Triton Acoustics spatial audio.
Three Progression Systems
via GamerskyThe three core progression tracks: Wristbands, Stamps, and Horizon Play.
- Wristbands: 7 total; your pass to stricter-class festival events. The gold wristband unlocks Legend Island and the series' longest Goliath race.
- Stamps: 7 earned from the 'Explore Japan' storyline, inspired by Japanese stamp-collecting culture; fill the book to unlock garage treasure rumours, properties, and the grandparents' Estate.
- Horizon Play: online modes (The Eliminator battle royale, Hide & Seek, Touge Showdown best-of-3, Spec Racing with stock cars) plus Free Race and Horizon Drift; independent level to 100 with badges, and series-resetting leaderboards.
The Eliminator (King of the Hill) Tips
via GamerskyCore tips for the Eliminator battle-royale mode's duel mechanics.
- Never duel at the circle center - fight at the edge and run toward the center; your duel endpoint spawns along the diameter toward the middle.
- If the circle covers a main road (e.g. a highway), focus duels there - run it back and forth or camp both ends.
- In the finals with a weak car, exit opposite to the mainstream direction and hug the 3-second exit limit.
- When chasing, don't overcommit near the edge - veterans bait you out then steal the start. If you're being chased, crash into a restroom/small house to stop them and steal a big start.
Season & Festival Playlist
S2 Winter Season Guide
via GamerskyHow to clear every S2 Winter seasonal challenge and claim all the rewards.
- Covers every S2 Winter seasonal challenge and how to earn all rewards.
- Includes the photo-challenge restricted cars and treasure-chest locations.
Autumn Reward Cars Unlock
via GamerskyHow to hit 40 points and unlock the two limited autumn hypercars.
- Two limited hypercars: TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (unlocks at 20 points) and Schuppan 962CR (unlocks at 40 points).
- The speedrun unlock guide covers collectibles, photos, all stunts, and all championships.
Five Events Speedrun Blueprints
via GamerskyEventLab blueprint codes that shrink the five main event types for fast playlist farming.
- Road: circuit 158 464 795, sprint 960 394 906.
- Dirt: circuit 895 281 489, sprint 119 934 985.
- Offroad: circuit 457 592 752, sprint 313 658 357.
- Drag 103 403 867; Street 194 780 762. (Note: Horizon 6 removed 0-second blueprints, so these are the fastest practical loops.)
S2 Autumn Season Guide
via GamerskyDetailed S2 Autumn challenge solutions, with a warning about a tuning-load bug.
- Full walkthrough of every S2 Autumn championship and trial, with tested tunes.
- Warns of a tuning-load bug carried over from Horizon 5: re-apply any tune 2-3 times for it to fully take effect.
S1 Summer Season Guide
via GamerskyWeek-by-week S1 Summer playlist: reward cars and the tunes that win each event.
- Weekly challenge car is the 2022 Toyota GR86 (A-class tune 184 957 505 for stages 2-3; B-class tune 159 617 021).
- Cup rewards: Toyota MR2 SC (C retro hot hatch), Pagani Huayra R (A modern super saloon), McLaren Sabre (B retro rally).
- Photo challenge is at the festival (black-and-white H marker); the treasure chest is at Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion).
Collectibles & Photos
All Billboards & Mascots
via GamerskyThe map hides 400 smashable collectibles - 200 mascots and 200 bonus boards across ten regions.
- Total: 200 region mascots + 200 reward billboards = 400 collectibles.
- Per region (mascots / billboards): South Bank 25/14, Tokyo 25/19, Frost Mountain 20/22, Otani 25/19, Nanano 20/24, Ito 25/32, North 20/22, Takagi 25/20, Soto-yama 15/19, Legend Island 0/99.
- Use the interactive map to hit every spot efficiently instead of driving blind.
Koinobori Photo Spots
via GamerskyWhere to find the carp-flag (koinobori) photo spots needed for certain challenges.
- Carp flags are scattered across the map; one sits right at the entrance of Mei's house - fast-travel there to grab it.
- Photograph each flag to satisfy the related photo challenges.
All 26 Photo Landmarks
via GamerskyAll 26 photo landmarks and how to reach each; completing all unlocks a reward.
- There are 26 photo landmarks; photographing all of them unlocks a bonus reward.
- Example: the Kite spot is summer-limited - use EventLab challenge code 166653853 (not a blueprint) and shoot it on your left after the map loads.
Performance & Settings
Fix Low / Stuttering FPS
via GamerskyA one-setting fix for low and unstable frame rates.
- If you get low or stuttering frames, turn OFF 'Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling' in the display/graphics settings.
- Disabling it gives a large FPS recovery.
Auto-Explore All Roads
via GamerskyUse blueprints + autopilot to collect every road automatically.
- Enter the region blueprint code, start the race, then enable autopilot to auto-collect all roads.
- Vehicle picks: open areas use the Fenglai (fast, stable); Tokyo city use the MX-5 FE (compact); snowy mountains use the Subaru Monster truck (stable, no slip).
C1 Ring Circuit Route
via GamerskyA 14.8 km loop recreating the famous C1 elevated circuit.
- A 14.8 km loop recreating the popular C1 city elevated circuit.
- Start/end at the Tatsumi parking exit/entrance; run one side of the C1 outer loop, bridge onto the Wangan, return, then the full C1 inner loop, taking the middle fork at the final junction back to Tatsumi.
Auto CR (Credits) Farm
via GamerskyAn autopilot loop for grinding credits in Horizon Rivals.
- Online > Rivals > Horizon Rivals > Road Racing, pick the 'Face the Giant' map.
- Set rival mode to 1st place (avoids the auto-pause after winning), use the Toyota Tacoma Forza Edition with tune 129273717, difficulty Ultimate, then autopilot and skip the race for CR.
Skill Point Farm
via GamerskyFarm skill points quickly with the Impreza 22B and a property map.
- Buy the 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B-STI and upgrade so your Skill multiplier can reach x9.
- Go to your Property, load an obstacle-dense map, and drive through obstacles end-to-end for ~10 skill points in a few minutes; teleport away and back to respawn obstacles.
Chinese Text + English Audio
via GamerskyKeep the Chinese UI but switch the voice-over to English (or Japanese).
- Set game language to Simplified Chinese, then in the install's /media/Stripped/StringTables folder swap the names of CHS.zip and EN.zip (so CHS.zip now holds the English audio).
- In C:/Users/<you>/AppData/Local/ForzaHorizon6 create a file named 'UserPreferredLang' (no extension) containing 'EN' (or 'JP' for Japanese dub).
- Game updates can revert the files - just repeat the steps.
Minimum System Requirements
via GamerskyThe minimum PC specs needed to run Forza Horizon 6.
- OS: Windows 10 22H2 (build 19045) or higher.
- CPU: Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600.
- RAM: 16 GB; GPU: GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT / Arc A380 or B390; DirectX 12.
- Broadband internet connection required; SSD required.
Live content
Festival Playlist Tracker
The Festival Playlist is the live content backbone of every Forza Horizon. A new season drops each week across a four-week Series; each season hands out exclusive cars, credits and accolades. Track your own progress below — we never list rewards we can't verify.
0 / 10 done
Event types shown are the standard Forza Horizon Festival Playlist structure. Current-series car rewards are not yet confirmed for FH6 — listed as reward type only, TBC until official data lands.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we get most, drawn only from sourced, confirmed information. Where Forza Horizon 6 data is not published yet we say so rather than guess.
Release & platforms
Worldwide launch was May 19, 2026 on Windows and Xbox Series X/S [WIKI]. Players with the Premium Edition got early access from May 15, 2026 [WIKI].
A PlayStation 5 version is planned for later in 2026 [WIKI]. It is listed as a standalone purchase with cross-save across Xbox and Steam — it was not part of the May 19 launch.
Yes. Xbox Series X|S launched day one on Game Pass Ultimate, and both PC storefronts (Steam and the Microsoft Store) launched day one on PC Game Pass. The game is also playable through Xbox Cloud Gaming.
There is no last-gen Xbox One build and no native iOS or Android app. On Xbox One, phones, tablets or a browser you can stream the game through Xbox Cloud Gaming with Game Pass Ultimate — it is streamed, not installed.
The install is 167 GB and an SSD is required. Minimum targets 1080p/60 at Low: Windows 10 22H2 or 11, an Intel Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB RAM, and a GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT / Arc A380. Recommended targets 1440p/60 at High: an i5-12400F or Ryzen 5 5600X with an RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT / Arc A580.
Cars & garages
Forza Horizon 6 launched with 550+ cars. This guide currently lists 430 individually source-checked entries with their sources tagged — we would rather list fewer verified cars than pad the list.
Garages are separate from the 8 player houses. Each doubles as a free fast-travel point and a car-display showroom with customisable, community-downloadable interiors [WIKI]. Unlocking all 8 early makes crossing the large map much quicker.
Not yet — official garage coordinates are not published, so every garage in our data is marked "Location TBC". You can use the Garage map & tracker on the Houses page to tag which region you found each one in; that data is yours and is saved in this browser only.
Both are free hidden cars. Barn finds surface as rumours gated behind Discover Japan stamps, while treasure cars hide behind photo clues with no map marker until you find them. The exact FH6 rosters are not confirmed yet, so we document the mechanic rather than guess at names.
Houses & the Estate
The Estate (Yashiki House) is your customisable mountainside property in rural Japan. Clear the 19 objects blocking the land and pay 10,000 Cr, and it becomes a permanent plot that friends can visit, with up to 12 players co-creating through Horizon Collab.
Houses are gated by Discover Japan stamps and credits. Mei's House is free and auto-unlocks after the tutorial with the Yellow stamp; the Tokyo House costs 3,000,000 Cr (free with VIP); the Vision House needs the Gold stamp (Master Explorer).
Nine categories, powered by an upgraded EventLab toolset: the main house, a garage wing with up to 50 display slots, a workshop, a viewing deck, driveways and paths, gardens and landscaping, decorative items, and seasonal changes that transform the plot with Japan's seasons.
Progression & live content
It is the live content backbone. A new season drops each week across a four-week Series, handing out exclusive cars, credits and accolades for daily and weekly challenges. We list reward types only — never a specific car we cannot verify.
A special area unlocked with the Gold Wristband, featuring unique challenges, exclusive events, and a second Horizon Festival [WIKI].
The Eliminator battle-royale mode supports up to 72 players [WIKI].
The world
A fictionalised Japan — the largest open-world map the series has ever built [WIKI]. Confirmed areas include Tokyo, Legend Island, rural Japan and Mount Fuji as a backdrop; community guides report the full map spans around ten regions.
Run the Horizon Qualifiers and the Horizon Invitational for your first wristband, pick a starter that matches your style, don't blow credits at the Autoshow, and unlock garages as fast-travel points as you explore. The 14-step Beginner's Guide walks through the whole path.
From the community
More Guides
Curated, machine-translated English summaries of Gamersky's Chinese strategy guides, grouped by topic. Nothing here is invented - the source is the authority.
Hidden Cars & Barn Finds
All Secret Garages & Barn Finds
via GamerskyEvery Secret Garage and Barn Find in Horizon Japan, with locations.
- 9 Secret Garages (drive up to unlock): Nissan Figaro (Tokyo, near Rainbow Bridge), Ford GT '05 (South Bank), Nissan Safari Turbo (Ito), Dodge Charger R/T (Nanano), Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE (Otani), Porsche 959 '87 (Frost Mountain), BMW M1 '81 (North), Mitsubishi Evo III '95 (Takagi), Lancia Stratos HF '74 (Soto-yama).
- 15 Barn Finds unlock by raising exploration points to earn Commemorative Medals, then they appear on the map.
- Barn Find locations include Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R (South Bank); Mitsubishi Montero Evolution '97, Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 (Frost Mountain); Honda NSX-R GT, Nissan R390 GT1, Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 (Otani); Nissan PAO (Nanano); Ford RS200, Toyota 2000GT, Lamborghini Diablo SV '97, Nissan #11 Tomica Skyline Turbo (Ito); Lincoln Continental '62 (North); Nissan #23 Pennzoil NISMO Skyline GT-R, Mazda 787B (Takagi).
- Earn exploration points by smashing mascots, finding secret garages, racing, and finishing story mode.
How to Unlock the AE86
via GamerskyThe AE86 unlocks after ten Exploration Master achievements.
- AE86 unlocks after completing 10 Exploration Master achievements (check the condition in Menu > Collection > Exploration Master).
- Grind Touge & Street races/rivals, smash all region mascots, 3-star the four story items (day trip, Japan Drift Club, the magazine, the workshop), and finish the house/garage steps on the Subaru BRZ.
- Tip: drop difficulty to minimum and use autopilot to clear races easily.
Car Recommendations
Cars in the Reveal Trailer
via GamerskyReal cars spotted across the official reveal trailer, with the timestamps they appear at.
- Confirmed: BMW M3 E30, Audi RS 6 Avant, Ferrari 488 Pista, Mazda RX-7 Type R/FD, Toyota Land Cruiser, Hyundai Veloster N, Toyota Chaser Tourer V, Mazda MX-5 Miata NA, Honda Acty, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Can-Am/Polaris Maverick.
- The pre-order bonus card at ~92s shows a pre-tuned Ferrari J50.
- Possible/unconfirmed: McLaren 765LT/Artura, Porsche 911 GT3/GT3 RS, Toyota GR Supra/GR86.
Raffle-Only Cars List
via GamerskyCars that can only be won via Wheelspins/raffles, not bought at the Autoshow.
- 50+ raffle-only cars including hypercars (Apollo Intensa Emozione, Koenigsegg One:1, Rimac Nevera, Ferrari F8 Tributo) and classics (Audi Sport quattro, Toyota Sports 800).
- Some also appear as Festival Playlist rewards - e.g. the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta showed up as a Series 1 Winter championship prize.
- These are flagged 'obtainable via raffle' in the collection book and never drop from the Autoshow, Barn Finds, or skill rewards.
Best Starter Stunt Cars
via GamerskyTuned Autoshow cars for speed zones, danger signs, trailblazer gates, and drift.
- Road speed zones/cameras: 2015 Ultima Evolution Coupe 1020 (Autoshow), tune 181 683 984.
- Dirt speed zones, danger signs, trailblazer gates: same Ultima Evolution Coupe 1020, tune 959 835 334.
- Drift zones: 1995 Formula Drift #34 Toyota Supra MKIV (Autoshow), tune 872 275 595.
B-Class Wristband Event Cars
via GamerskyBudget Autoshow cars for the B-class wristband events across road, rally, and offroad.
- Road (Japan-only sports): 2022 Toyota GR86; hot hatch: 2023 Honda Civic Type R; family: 1991 Honda Beat.
- Rally: 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR TME; modern rally: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR.
- Offroad / heavy (2t+): 2024 RAM 1500 TRX.
- Apply tunes via Creative Hub > Tunes > search creator or share code. AI difficulty is raised vs Horizon 5; avoid slamming the brakes to prevent front lock-up.
Fanta Collab Car (Xbox only)
via GamerskyHow to claim the limited Fanta collab car before the promo ends.
- Xbox version only.
- Open the Fanta 'Wanta Fanta' promo page, pick a challenge, scan the QR code, and finish the mini-game.
- Redeem the reward, register an account (163 mailbox works, QQ does not), and link your Xbox/Microsoft account.
- Redeem the CD key in the Microsoft Store to receive the car.
Full Car Collection Table
via GamerskyA reference table of every FH6 car with brand, source, and price.
- A full table of every Forza Horizon 6 car with brand, source, and price for collection tracking.
- Use it to find unobtained vehicles by Autoshow, Wheelspin, Festival Playlist, or DLC.
- Pair it with the interactive map for hidden cars and barn finds.
Purchasing
Editions & Pre-order Guide
via GamerskyStandard/Deluxe/Premium editions, pre-order bonuses including the Ferrari J50, and the PC minimum specs.
- Launch: May 19, 2026; Premium edition plays 4 days early (May 15).
- Platforms: Steam, Xbox Series X, and PS5 (no PS5 price listed).
- Pre-order any edition to get a pre-tuned exclusive Ferrari J50 (only 10 built, honouring Ferrari's 50 years in Japan).
- Car Pass = 30 cars, one unlocked weekly from May 19; included in Deluxe and Premium.
- Min specs: Windows 10 22H2, Intel i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT / Arc A380.
Limited Controller & Headset
via GamerskyWhere to pre-order the Forza Horizon 6 limited Xbox controller and headset.
- The Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Wireless Headset opened pre-orders on April 21.
- Available via the Microsoft Store, the Xbox JD.com flagship, the Microsoft Tmall flagship, and Xbox authorized resellers.
Car Pass Overview
via GamerskyThe Car Pass adds 30 cars, one per week from launch.
- The Car Pass adds 30 cars, one unlocked per week from May 19.
- Confirmed first batch: Audi R8 GT, Datsun 240Z Time Attack, Honda Civic Type R, Honda Civic Type R (FD2), Koenigsegg Gemera, 1974 Mazda Cosmo 808 Wagon, Nissan CALSONIC Skyline GT-R.
- All cars are added straight to your garage for free (no credits); included in Deluxe/Premium or the Premium Upgrade, or sold separately.
Liveries & Tuning
911 GT3 Livery Share
via GamerskyA community-shared 'itasha' (anime-style) livery design for the Porsche 911 GT3.
- Player-shared livery for the 911 GT3; apply it through the paint/customization menu.
- One of Gamersky's community livery-sharing posts.
AMG ONE Classic Livery (code)
via GamerskyA near 1:1 replica of the real-life AMG ONE livery, shared with a code.
- Share code: 825245573.
- Near 1:1 recreation of the real-world AMG ONE paint scheme.
Festival Event Tuning Codes
via GamerskyA large library of share codes for festival-event cars, organized by class.
- Class C: 1989 Nissan Silvia K's 708630539 (road); 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 142821010 (dirt/rally); 1970 GMC Jimmy 132883852.
- Class B: 2002 Toyota GR86 118511679; 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B-STI 445427993; 2021 Toyota GR Yaris 876983333; 2024 RAM 1500 TRX 130570832; 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI GSR TME 848421224.
- Class A: 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 987086923; 2020 BMW M2 Competition 169659900; 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 115952389; 2016 Ariel Nomad 600706886; 2022 Subaru BRZ FE 164401570; 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR 124686990.
- Class S1/S2/R: 2026 GR GT Prototype 443677835; 2024 Nissan GT-R NISMO 174714312; 2016 Lamborghini Centenario 840998654; 2023 Porsche 911 Rallye 920353829; 2015 Ultima Evolution Coupe 1020 735727292.
Universal Gear Ratios
via GamerskyThree copy-paste gear sets that work on almost any car.
- Three 'universal' gear sets for new players, usable on any car except drift and drag builds.
- 6-speed: 2.89 / 1.99 / 1.49 / 1.18 / 0.97 / 0.81.
- 7-speed: 3.75 / 2.38 / 1.70 / 1.34 / 1.11 / 0.96 / 0.85.
- 8-speed: 3.88 / 2.68 / 2.01 / 1.60 / 1.33 / 1.14 / 1.00 / 0.89. Set the final drive for max top speed.
Walkthrough
Story Mode Event Walkthrough
via GamerskyA full video walkthrough of every story-mode event, from the prologue onward.
- Video guide covering the complete story-mode event sequence.
- Best used alongside the in-game Horizon Qualifiers and Invitational events.
Final Trailblazer Gate (3-star)
via GamerskyHow to 3-star the last Trailblazer Gate, which has a tight 350s target inside 600s.
- The final Trailblazer Gate is 600s; the 3-star target is 350s, leaving 250s of margin.
- Route: use the festival straightaway and the final jump ramp plus some off-road for an almost straight line to the Tokyo endpoint.
- Car: Porsche 917 LH Forza Edition, X-class tune, off-road tires; press Y to rewind if you spin out.
Features & Systems
New Gameplay Features
via GamerskyWhat is new in Horizon Japan: seasons, Horizon Rush, Time Attack, Car Meets, CoLab, audio, and customization.
- Japan setting with real landmarks (Shibuya Crossing, Ginkgo Avenue, Tokyo Tower), C1-loop-inspired roads, and passes like Haruna and Bandai-East.
- Four distinct seasons with visual and audio changes; fit snow tires year-round to drive alpine snow.
- New activities: Horizon Rush obstacle courses, Time Attack (gates, fastest lap), Car Meets, and a 12-car Drag Strip.
- Build your life in Japan: a customizable garage showroom, the Estate you build in the open world, and CoLab (up to 12 players building together in EventLab).
- Upgrades: Forza Aero, window-livery painting, separate front/rear wheels, visible tire wear, 540-degree wheel rotation, vehicle proximity radar, and Triton Acoustics spatial audio.
Three Progression Systems
via GamerskyThe three core progression tracks: Wristbands, Stamps, and Horizon Play.
- Wristbands: 7 total; your pass to stricter-class festival events. The gold wristband unlocks Legend Island and the series' longest Goliath race.
- Stamps: 7 earned from the 'Explore Japan' storyline, inspired by Japanese stamp-collecting culture; fill the book to unlock garage treasure rumours, properties, and the grandparents' Estate.
- Horizon Play: online modes (The Eliminator battle royale, Hide & Seek, Touge Showdown best-of-3, Spec Racing with stock cars) plus Free Race and Horizon Drift; independent level to 100 with badges, and series-resetting leaderboards.
The Eliminator (King of the Hill) Tips
via GamerskyCore tips for the Eliminator battle-royale mode's duel mechanics.
- Never duel at the circle center - fight at the edge and run toward the center; your duel endpoint spawns along the diameter toward the middle.
- If the circle covers a main road (e.g. a highway), focus duels there - run it back and forth or camp both ends.
- In the finals with a weak car, exit opposite to the mainstream direction and hug the 3-second exit limit.
- When chasing, don't overcommit near the edge - veterans bait you out then steal the start. If you're being chased, crash into a restroom/small house to stop them and steal a big start.
Season & Festival Playlist
S2 Winter Season Guide
via GamerskyHow to clear every S2 Winter seasonal challenge and claim all the rewards.
- Covers every S2 Winter seasonal challenge and how to earn all rewards.
- Includes the photo-challenge restricted cars and treasure-chest locations.
Autumn Reward Cars Unlock
via GamerskyHow to hit 40 points and unlock the two limited autumn hypercars.
- Two limited hypercars: TVR Cerbera Speed 12 (unlocks at 20 points) and Schuppan 962CR (unlocks at 40 points).
- The speedrun unlock guide covers collectibles, photos, all stunts, and all championships.
Five Events Speedrun Blueprints
via GamerskyEventLab blueprint codes that shrink the five main event types for fast playlist farming.
- Road: circuit 158 464 795, sprint 960 394 906.
- Dirt: circuit 895 281 489, sprint 119 934 985.
- Offroad: circuit 457 592 752, sprint 313 658 357.
- Drag 103 403 867; Street 194 780 762. (Note: Horizon 6 removed 0-second blueprints, so these are the fastest practical loops.)
S2 Autumn Season Guide
via GamerskyDetailed S2 Autumn challenge solutions, with a warning about a tuning-load bug.
- Full walkthrough of every S2 Autumn championship and trial, with tested tunes.
- Warns of a tuning-load bug carried over from Horizon 5: re-apply any tune 2-3 times for it to fully take effect.
S1 Summer Season Guide
via GamerskyWeek-by-week S1 Summer playlist: reward cars and the tunes that win each event.
- Weekly challenge car is the 2022 Toyota GR86 (A-class tune 184 957 505 for stages 2-3; B-class tune 159 617 021).
- Cup rewards: Toyota MR2 SC (C retro hot hatch), Pagani Huayra R (A modern super saloon), McLaren Sabre (B retro rally).
- Photo challenge is at the festival (black-and-white H marker); the treasure chest is at Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion).
Collectibles & Photos
All Billboards & Mascots
via GamerskyThe map hides 400 smashable collectibles - 200 mascots and 200 bonus boards across ten regions.
- Total: 200 region mascots + 200 reward billboards = 400 collectibles.
- Per region (mascots / billboards): South Bank 25/14, Tokyo 25/19, Frost Mountain 20/22, Otani 25/19, Nanano 20/24, Ito 25/32, North 20/22, Takagi 25/20, Soto-yama 15/19, Legend Island 0/99.
- Use the interactive map to hit every spot efficiently instead of driving blind.
Koinobori Photo Spots
via GamerskyWhere to find the carp-flag (koinobori) photo spots needed for certain challenges.
- Carp flags are scattered across the map; one sits right at the entrance of Mei's house - fast-travel there to grab it.
- Photograph each flag to satisfy the related photo challenges.
All 26 Photo Landmarks
via GamerskyAll 26 photo landmarks and how to reach each; completing all unlocks a reward.
- There are 26 photo landmarks; photographing all of them unlocks a bonus reward.
- Example: the Kite spot is summer-limited - use EventLab challenge code 166653853 (not a blueprint) and shoot it on your left after the map loads.
Performance & Settings
Fix Low / Stuttering FPS
via GamerskyA one-setting fix for low and unstable frame rates.
- If you get low or stuttering frames, turn OFF 'Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling' in the display/graphics settings.
- Disabling it gives a large FPS recovery.
Auto-Explore All Roads
via GamerskyUse blueprints + autopilot to collect every road automatically.
- Enter the region blueprint code, start the race, then enable autopilot to auto-collect all roads.
- Vehicle picks: open areas use the Fenglai (fast, stable); Tokyo city use the MX-5 FE (compact); snowy mountains use the Subaru Monster truck (stable, no slip).
C1 Ring Circuit Route
via GamerskyA 14.8 km loop recreating the famous C1 elevated circuit.
- A 14.8 km loop recreating the popular C1 city elevated circuit.
- Start/end at the Tatsumi parking exit/entrance; run one side of the C1 outer loop, bridge onto the Wangan, return, then the full C1 inner loop, taking the middle fork at the final junction back to Tatsumi.
Auto CR (Credits) Farm
via GamerskyAn autopilot loop for grinding credits in Horizon Rivals.
- Online > Rivals > Horizon Rivals > Road Racing, pick the 'Face the Giant' map.
- Set rival mode to 1st place (avoids the auto-pause after winning), use the Toyota Tacoma Forza Edition with tune 129273717, difficulty Ultimate, then autopilot and skip the race for CR.
Skill Point Farm
via GamerskyFarm skill points quickly with the Impreza 22B and a property map.
- Buy the 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B-STI and upgrade so your Skill multiplier can reach x9.
- Go to your Property, load an obstacle-dense map, and drive through obstacles end-to-end for ~10 skill points in a few minutes; teleport away and back to respawn obstacles.
Chinese Text + English Audio
via GamerskyKeep the Chinese UI but switch the voice-over to English (or Japanese).
- Set game language to Simplified Chinese, then in the install's /media/Stripped/StringTables folder swap the names of CHS.zip and EN.zip (so CHS.zip now holds the English audio).
- In C:/Users/<you>/AppData/Local/ForzaHorizon6 create a file named 'UserPreferredLang' (no extension) containing 'EN' (or 'JP' for Japanese dub).
- Game updates can revert the files - just repeat the steps.
Minimum System Requirements
via GamerskyThe minimum PC specs needed to run Forza Horizon 6.
- OS: Windows 10 22H2 (build 19045) or higher.
- CPU: Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600.
- RAM: 16 GB; GPU: GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT / Arc A380 or B390; DirectX 12.
- Broadband internet connection required; SSD required.