Summary
This guide covers Forza Horizon 6 Series 4 Autumn (August 20-27, 2026) under the Horizon Mascot Party theme. It lists all challenges such as Monthly Rivals, weekly task, photo challenge, championships and PR stunts. Players earn playlist points to unlock reward vehicles including the 2024 Camaro ZL1 and Abarth 695 Biposto, alongside wheelspins and in-game currency. Quick-point activities are recommended for efficient progression. Gamers can buy Forza Horizon 6 Credits to obtain rare cars and tuning parts without heavy repetitive farming.
Series 4 of the Forza Horizon 6 Festival Playlist has shifted into Autumn, bringing cooler virtual weather, fresh challenges, and a playful Horizon Mascot Party theme. With leaves falling in the game world and rain tapping outside real windows, there is no better time to stay indoors and rack up Festival Playlist Points. This guide covers everything you need to know about the Series 4 Autumn challenges running from August 20th to August 27th 2026.
Players can complete a wide range of events across the map to earn points, unlock reward cars, claim Wheelspins, and gather Forza Horizon 6 Credits. Whether you play through Xbox Game Pass or own the title outright, diving into these seasonal activities keeps the Horizon Festival feeling fresh.
What Is the Festival Playlist?
The Festival Playlist is Forza Horizon 6's rotating weekly challenge system. Each Series spans four weeks and rotates through Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring. Series 4, themed around the Horizon Mascot Party, began on August 13th 2026. Completing events builds seasonal progress and unlocks exclusive cars and other rewards before the playlist resets.
Key details for this Autumn week include:
Series: Series 4 - Horizon Mascot Party
Season: Autumn
Dates: August 20th - August 27th 2026
Main reward cars: 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and 2010 Abarth 695 Biposto
Series reward cars: 1970 Honda N600 and 1967 Renault 8 Gordini
Easiest points sources: Photo Challenge, Homerun Collectables, and Horizon Stunt Party
Seasonal Reward Cars
Playlist Points determine the cars you unlock this week. Reaching 20 points grants the rare 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Hitting 40 points unlocks the common 2010 Abarth 695 Biposto. Higher totals of 80 and 160 points deliver the 1970 Honda N600 and 1967 Renault 8 Gordini respectively.
These rewards encourage consistent play across multiple event types. Players who want extra cars or upgrades often look for ways to buy Forza Horizon 6 Credits to speed up progress, especially when chasing rare vehicles or fine-tuning new acquisitions.
Monthly Rivals
This week's Monthly Rivals event awards 4 points and a Super Wheelspin. It takes place on the Edamame Circuit using the Honda N600. Success requires a clean lap rather than raw speed. Given the car's modest performance, a careful, neat drive is the only realistic approach.
Weekly Challenge: Hot Hatcha Tea
Worth 5 points and 25,000 Forza Horizon 6 Credits, this challenge focuses on the 2021 Hyundai i20 N. The steps are straightforward:
Own and drive the car.
Earn four Speed Skills.
Win any Street Race.
Complete three laps of the Edamame Time Attack circuit at the Stadium.
Completing the Scenic Nights championship also unlocks the i20 N for free if you do not already own it.
Daily Challenges and Photo Challenge
Daily Challenges offer 1 point each across seven individual tasks. New challenges unlock every day, making regular logins essential for players aiming for the full seasonal achievement.
The Photo Challenge is even simpler. Worth 2 points and the Dango Outfit clothing reward, it requires a picture of your character outside the car in the Mascot Party's Tokyo City Dango area inside the main stadium.
Collectables and Seasonal Championships
The Homerun Collectables event awards 3 points and a Super Wheelspin. Smash 15 Shimanoyama Heat mascots that resemble baseballs at the Stadium. These are easy points for most players.
Three Seasonal Championships each deliver 5 points:
Cross Country "All Wheel Domination" requires a Total AWD B-Class car. Win all three races solo or best two of three in a convoy to claim the #179 Hammerhead.
Street Racing "Scenic Nights" uses Hot Hatch B-Class cars. A Renault Megane R26.R is a solid choice and unlocks the Hyundai i20 N.
The Trial "Fun Fair" calls for Modern Sports Cars in A Class. A Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 Final Editionperforms reliably. Team coordination is key.
Other Events for Quick Points
Hide & Seek simply requires participation for a Wheelspin and the Forzalink phrase "Their vision is based on movement."
The Danger Sign at Tanbo Launch asks for a 180-metre jump in a Retro Sports Cars B-Class vehicle. A 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 with clears it comfortably at around 140 mph on the ramp.
Two Speed Zones and one Trailblazer use C-Class UTVs. Targets are an 85 mph average on Arashiyama Run, a 70 mph average on Festival Loop, and a finish with more than 33 seconds remaining on On Par. A Polaris RZR Pro XP Ultimate handles all three; avoid braking where possible.
Horizon Stunt Party awards 3 points and the Green Gingham Relaxed Shirt for completing Round 3. Horizon Online "Squeaky Clean" requires three LINK Clean Start skills in Spec Racing for 2 points and the 2017 MX-5 Cup car.
Fastest Ways to Earn Playlist Points
Prioritise the Photo Challenge, Homerun Collectables, and Horizon Stunt Party. These deliver solid points with minimal time investment. Once those are complete, move on to the Seasonal Championships and remaining PR Stunts. This approach builds progress quickly before the longer events.
Earning Forza Horizon 6 Credits through these challenges helps fund new cars, upgrades, and customisation. For players who prefer a faster route to the best tunes or rare vehicles, the option to buy Forza Horizon 6 Credits remains available through official channels.
Final Tips for Series 4 Autumn
Keep an eye on daily challenges and jump into Stunt Party or Online events as soon as they appear. Use the recommended share codes to save time on tuning. Clean driving matters more than outright speed in several events this week, particularly Monthly Rivals and the Trial.
With the Horizon Mascot Party theme adding personality to the map and a solid mix of easy and competitive challenges, Series 4 Autumn offers plenty of reasons to stay logged in. Complete the events, claim the cars, stock up on Forza Horizon 6 Credits, and enjoy the seasonal rewards before Series 5 arrives.
