FH6 Festival Playlist: Weekly Challenges & Rewards Guide
Published: May 16, 2026 · 8 min read
What Is the Festival Playlist?
The Festival Playlist is FH6's live service content system. Every week (Thursday at 9:30 AM UTC), a new set of challenges goes live across multiple categories. Completing these challenges earns you Series Points, which accumulate toward seasonal rewards. Each "Series" lasts four weeks (a full season in-game), and at the end of the Series, your total points determine which exclusive reward cars and cosmetics you receive.
The Playlist is accessible from the Pause Menu under "Festival Playlist" or from a tile on the main menu. The interface shows all available challenges for the current week and the overall Series progress.
Challenge Types
Seasonal Championships
These are the backbone of the Festival Playlist. Each week features 3-4 Seasonal Championships — themed race events with specific car restrictions. Example: "Vintage Roadsters — A Class, classic roadsters only." Each championship contains 2-3 races and awards 2-3 Series Points for completion.
- Difficulty matters: Completion rewards are the same regardless of difficulty, but the bonus point requirement (see below) increases with higher difficulty settings.
- Car restrictions: Pay close attention to the car class and type requirements. You cannot use Hometown Hero or rental cars.
- Rewind allowed: Rewinding mid-race does not invalidate your completion. Use it freely.
PR Stunts
Speed Zones, Drift Zones, Speed Traps, Danger Signs, and Trailblazers each appear as weekly challenges. You must achieve a specific target score with a specific car class or type.
- Speed Traps / Zones: Target speeds are roughly 15-20% above the 3-star threshold. Use a high-speed car (Veyron, Jesko, similar) tuned for top speed.
- Danger Signs: Target distances require a car with good air control. COPO Camaro and Hoonigan RS200 are top choices.
- Drift Zones: Use a tuned drift car (Formula Drift #777 BMW, or any RWD car with drift tuning). Targets are generous this season.
- Trailblazers: A to B off-road sprints against the clock. Use the RJ Anderson #37 Pro 2 Truck or a similar off-road vehicle.
The Trial
The Trial is a co-op PvE event where 6 human players race against 6 highly skilled AI Drivatars. It is the most challenging weekly event but also the most rewarding, offering 5 Series Points and often a rare car.
- Team scoring: Your team's total points across both races determine the outcome. Finishing positions award points (1st = 100, 2nd = 75, etc.). The team with more total points wins.
- Best strategy: You do not need to be the fastest driver. Focus on staying on the road and not hitting teammates. One clean mid-pack finish is better than crashing out while chasing first place.
- Block Drivatars: If you are ahead of the AI but cannot catch your teammate for 1st, slow down the leading Drivatar by blocking. The AI is aggressive but will back off if you hold the racing line.
- Tip: Do The Trial early in the week. The player pool is larger and matchmaking is faster. Wait times on Sunday or Monday can exceed 5 minutes.
Photo Challenge
A simple weekly challenge: take a photo of a specific car at a specific location. This awards 1 Series Point and takes under 2 minutes to complete.
- You must own the required car or have access to it via a Car Pass or DLC.
- The location is described in the challenge text (e.g., "Photograph any Hypercar at the Hotel Castillo sign").
- Drive to the location, enter Photo Mode, frame the car with the landmark visible, and snap the photo.
- Photo Challenges are the easiest points of the week. Do not skip them.
Monthly Challenges (Rivals & Horizon Tour)
These run for the full four-week Series and award bonus points at the end:
- Rivals: Post a clean lap on a specific Rivals event. You do not need a top time — any clean lap counts.
- Horizon Tour: Complete any Horizon Tour event (the open-world multiplayer playlist). Can be done solo or with a group.
Weekly Playlist Breakdown
| Challenge Type | Count per Week | Points Each | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Championships | 3-4 | 2-3 | 8-10 |
| PR Stunts | 4-5 | 1-3 | 8-12 |
| The Trial | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Photo Challenge | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Monthly Rivals | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Horizon Tour | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Daily Challenges (x7) | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Total per Week | ~32-38 |
Series Rewards & Point Thresholds
Each four-week Series has reward tiers based on total accumulated points. The exact thresholds vary by Series but follow a consistent pattern:
| Points | Reward |
|---|---|
| 20 | 50,000 Credits + Wheelspin |
| 40 | 100,000 Credits + Super Wheelspin |
| 60 | Exclusive Cosmetic (Horn, Emote, or Clothing Item) |
| 80 | Rare Car #1 (usually a returning car from a previous Series) |
| 120 | Rare Car #2 — The "80% Completion" reward car |
| 160 | Super Wheelspin + 200,000 Credits |
| 200 | Rare Car #3 — The "100% Completion" reward car (typically a new exclusive) |
To guarantee both exclusive cars (at 120 and 200 points), you need roughly 30 points per week — easily achievable by completing all non-daily challenges each week. Daily challenges help cover any gaps if you miss a championship or two.
Tips for Efficient Completion
- Do the Photo Challenge first: It takes 2 minutes and immediately gives you 1 point on the board.
- Build a garage of "completion cars": Keep one car of each class (D through S2) for each race type. Label them in your garage with a naming convention so you can find them quickly.
- Use the "Car Collection" tab: When a seasonal championship has a restriction, check the Playlist tile for a direct link to eligible cars. Do not manually search the Autoshow.
- Stack daily challenges: Daily challenges reset every day but last the full week. You can complete all 7 daily challenges on Saturday or Sunday if you prefer to play in one session.
- Do not ignore PR Stunts: Even if the target seems difficult, you can often switch to a better car or tune. Check the leaderboard to see what car and setup other players are using.
- Use rewinds in PR Stunts: Speed Zones and Drift Zones allow rewinding. If you make a mistake, rewind to 10 seconds before and try again without restarting.
- Watch for "Forzathon Shop" discounts: The Forzathon Shop sometimes sells the required car for a Photo Challenge at a discount. If you do not own the car, check the shop before buying from Autoshow.
Common Pitfalls
- Missing the car restriction: Many players enter a Seasonal Championship with an ineligible car and waste time. Double-check the class and type before starting.
- Quitting The Trial: Leaving The Trial mid-event counts as a loss and awards zero points. Even if you are in last place, stay until the end — other players can carry the score.
- Forgetting to bank Series Points: Your points are auto-saved, but some players mistakenly think they need to "claim" them. Points are tracked automatically. As long as you completed the challenge, the points count.
- Skipping daily challenges: Seven daily challenges at 1 point each equals a full seasonal championship worth of points. They are quick — a single race or PR stunt usually completes one.