Forza Horizon 6 has barely settled in, and the first big update is already changing the pace. If you have been grinding for new cars or trying to keep your garage in shape, you may also want to keep an eye on your FH6 Credits situation, because Series 2 is bringing a few shifts that will matter pretty quickly. The new cycle, called Horizon Decades, starts on June 18 and runs until July 16, so there is a full month of fresh events, rewards, and a couple of gameplay tweaks that will hit regular players right away.

The Festival Playlist takes centre stage

The biggest change is the return of The Trial, which many long-time Horizon players will know well. It puts you on a team with five other real players, then throws you into a six-on-six fight against Unbeatable Drivatars. It is not a relaxed cruise, and that is kind of the point. If your squad is sharp, it can also be one of the fastest ways to stack Festival Playlist points, which makes it a big deal for anyone chasing the month's reward cars. The Playlist is still the heartbeat of Series 2, so even if you only check in for a few sessions a week, you will probably feel its pull.

Time Attack gets a more social twist

Series 2 also gives Time Attack a new little wrinkle. Hokubu Time Attack Circuit is not just about lap times this time around. During the event, it doubles as a shared space where players can pull up, show off their builds, and basically turn the area into a moving car meet. That is a nice touch, and it should give the mode a bit more life between serious runs. If you are only there for the credits and leaderboard chase, nothing changes much. You will still need to push clean laps and improve your times the old-fashioned way. But for players who like hanging around, swapping cars, and seeing what other people have built, this could be the more memorable part of the update.

New cars worth watching

As always, the new Festival Playlist rewards are likely to be the main reason most people log in each week. Series 2 adds up to 10 fresh cars, spread across the month, and a few of them stand out straight away. The first one up is the 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau, which unlocks at 80 Playlist points. It is one of those cars people talk about because it was built in tiny numbers, and that whale tail alone will probably make it a favourite in photo mode. The 1989 Volkswagen Rallye Golf is another one to watch, especially since it is the only brand-new model in this update that has not been in Forza Horizon before, apart from DLC. It comes with all-wheel drive, a wide-body kit, and a supercharged 1.7-litre engine, so it should be more than just a collector's piece. Rounding out the standout names are the 2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10, the 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430, the 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV, the 1998 TVR Cerbera Speed 12, the 1993 Schuppan 962CR, the 2003 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning, the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R, and the 2017 Saleen S7 LM.

Car Pass and other unlocks

There is more outside the Playlist too. Series 2 adds four cars through Car Pass, and if you already own it, the 2023 Audi R8 Coupé V10 GT RWD lands straight in your garage. The other three are the 1974 Mazda #123 Mad Mike 808 Wagon "FURSTY," the 1998 Nissan Skyline GT-R 40th Anniversary, and the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla. On top of that, there are three new badges to chase. Festival Enjoyer asks you to complete every type of Festival Playlist activity. Time Traveler is tied to playing during the Horizon Decades event. Egg-cellent! wants you to show up to the Evolving World Car Meet while driving the 2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10. None of them are complicated on paper, but they do reward people who actually spend time moving through the event rather than only grabbing one easy win and logging off.

Final Thoughts

There are also some changes happening behind the scenes, and these are the ones that players will probably feel in more awkward ways. The Eliminator was hit after credit farming exploits started spreading, and accounts that abused the issue have been capped at 10 million credits. That will annoy some people, sure, but it was never going to stay untouched for long. Drag racing tires have also been toned down, which means the old trick of stuffing a build with huge grip for a low PI number is no longer as strong as it was. A lot of leaderboard times made with that setup are being wiped, so the shake-up is real. If you are getting ready for the new Playlist, now is the time to sort your garage, finish up Series 1 rewards, and make sure you are not walking into the new month half-prepared with your Forza Horizon 6 Credits already tied up somewhere else.