Now that Forza Horizon 6 is finally available to everyone, the first season of live-service content has officially begun. Series 1: Welcome to Japan kicks off the game’s seasonal structure, offering players a chance to earn exclusive vehicles and points through the Festival Playlist.
The headline reward for this series is the highly sought-after Mazda Furai, but there are many other exclusive rides to unlock. While the base game is straightforward, navigating the Festival Playlist requires strategy. Below is a complete breakdown of Series 1, including the weekly schedule, point thresholds, and exactly how to claim your rewards.
Series 1: Welcome to Japan Explained
Series 1 runs from May 21 until June 18, after which it will be replaced by Series 2: Horizon Decades. During this month, you will progress through different seasonal weeks, each bringing new challenges and rewards.
To access the Festival Playlist, you must first earn your first Wristband. If you have been playing during early access, the playlist is now live and can be found on the right side of the pause menu or in your garage. If you are just starting, expect this to take about an hour of gameplay.
The playlist features a set of challenges—including races, PR stunts, and events—that you complete to earn points. These points unlock weekly, time-gated rewards. Most weeks offer two primary car rewards, which are often among the best vehicles in the game. The schedule also aligns with the game’s seasonal weather changes, affecting how you approach different events.
Festival Playlist Challenges: May 21-28
The first week of Series 1 takes place during the Summer season. Below is the complete schedule of events for this week (May 21-28), including the event type, points available, and immediate rewards.
- Monthly Rivals: Sōni Circuit – 4 Points (Reward: Super Wheelspin)
- Weekly Challenge: Gazoo Racer – 5 Points (Reward: 25,000 CR)
- Road Seasonal Championship: Hot Like Summer – 5 Points (Reward: 1989 Toyota MR2 SC)
- Street Seasonal Championship: Street Fighter – 5 Points (Reward: 2022 Pagani Huayra RD)
- Dirt Seasonal Championship: Throwback Throwdown – 5 Points (Reward: 2021 McLaren Sabre)
- Speed Trap PR Stunt: Bamboo Hilltop – 2 Points (Reward: Wheelspin)
- Danger Sign PR Stunt: Airfield Takeoff – 2 Points (Reward: Wheelspin)
- Treasure Hunt: Ohtani Region – 3 Points (Reward: 100,000 CR)
- Photo Challenge: Festival Vibes – 2 Points (Reward: Cat Meow car horn)
- Horizon Floor It! – 3 Points (Reward: 2003 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning)
- Hide & Seek 5 vs 12 – 5 Points (Reward: 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB)
- Time Attack: Sekibe Time Attack – 3 Points (Reward: Wheelspin)
Completing these events accumulates the points needed to unlock the permanent Series 1 cars.
How to Unlock All Series 1 Reward Cars
The ultimate goal of Series 1 is to earn the 2008 Mazda Furai, along with nine other exclusive Japanese and performance vehicles. Each car has a specific point threshold that must be reached during the series' duration.
Here is the exact breakdown of what you need to do to earn every Series 1 reward car:
Early Season Rewards (Summer & Autumn)
- 1999 Toyota Altezza RS200 Z Edition: Earn 20 points during the Summer season (Week 1: May 21-28).
- 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR: Earn 40 points during the Summer season (Week 1: May 21-28).
- 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec: Earn 20 points during the Autumn season (Week 2: May 28-June 4).
- 1991 Honda CR-X SiR: Earn 40 points during the Autumn season (Week 2: May 28-June 4).
Mid-Season Rewards (Winter)
- 2019 Subaru STI S209: Earn 20 points during the Winter season (Week 3: June 4-11).
- 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Trucks AT37: Earn 40 points during the Winter season (Week 3: June 4-11).
Late Season Rewards (Spring)
- 1996 Toyota Starlet Glanza V: Earn 20 points during the Spring season (Week 4: June 11-18).
- 1974 Toyota Corolla SR5: Earn 40 points during the Spring season (Week 4: June 11-18).
Series Endgame Rewards
- 2008 Mazda Furai: Earn 60 points during the entire duration of Series 1 (May 21 to June 18).
- 2010 Nissan 370Z: Earn 120 points during the entire duration of Series 1 (May 21 to June 18).
Planning Your Progress
To secure the Mazda Furai and the Nissan 370Z, you will need to prioritize high-point events. The weekly challenges and seasonal championships provide the bulk of the points required for these milestones. Keep an eye on the point totals as you complete the weekly events listed above to ensure you stay on track for the final Series 1 rewards before the season ends on June 18.
