On November 2nd, Playground Games released a new major update for Forza Horizon 6. Earlier today, the team shared its full patch notes. So, let’s see what this new update brings to the table.

The update adds two permanent race routes. Players can now race on the Edo Circuit Road Race and the Shuto Charge Street Race. It also adds 35 new IKEA props. These include lamps, bookcases, tables, chairs, shelves, cushions, a trolley, and a carrier bag. Some items are based on gaming gear, such as controller display boxes, a controller platter, and thumbstick stools. These new props give players more ways to build and dress up their custom spaces.

Car fans also get many new engine swap options. The update adds a 4.7L V8 for the 1997 Maserati Ghibli Cup, 2004 Maserati MC12, and 2022 Maserati MC20. The Racing V12 can now go into the 1998 Nissan R390 (GT1), 2020 Gordon Murray Automotive T.50, and 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE.

The 5.2L V10 is now an option for several cars. These include the 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition, 2017 Ford GT, 2017 Nissan GT-R, 2019 Aston Martin Vantage, 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo, 2020 Gordon Murray Automotive T.50, 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO, 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto, and 2024 Nissan GT-R Nismo. The 4.5L V8 can also go into the 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition, 2017 Nissan GT-R, 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo, 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO, and 2024 Nissan GT-R Nismo.

Other new swaps include the 8.4L V10 for the 2017 Ford GT and 2024 Ram 1500 TRX. The 1.6L I4 – VVT is now available for the 2016 Abarth 695 Biposto and 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec. The 2003 Aston Martin DB7 GT gets both the 5.0L V8 and 6.2L V8 options.

The 3.5L V6-PDSC can now be used in the 2020 Toyota GR Supra, 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium, and 2025 GR GT Prototype. The Racing 7.2L V8 is also available for the 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE. The 2.4L I4-CSC can go into the 1992 Honda #21 Hardrace/JDMYard Civic WTAC.

The update adds more options for Nissan cars, too. The 2.1L I4-T is now available for the 1990 Nissan #12 Skyline GT-R (BNR32 Gr.A) JTC, 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, 1998 Nissan #23 Pennzoil NISMO Skyline GT-R, and 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R V Spec II. The 3.7L V6 and 2.4L F4 can both go into the 2022 Subaru BRZ Forza Edition and 2025 GR GT Prototype. Finally, the 3.5L V8TT is now an option for the 1990 Nissan #12 Skyline GT-R (BNR32 Gr.A) JTC.

Series 7 also brings 10 new cars to the Festival Playlist. These cars will be available from November 5. Players can earn the 2016 Honda S660 Alpha and 1970 Honda N600 through the Series rewards. The other eight cars are split across the four seasons:

• Summer: 2025 Citroën Ami and 1996 Toyota Starlet Glanza V.
• Autumn: 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde and 2016 Abarth 695 Biposto.
• Winter: 1987 FIAT Panda and 1989 Volkswagen Rallye Golf.
• Spring: 1966 Hillman Imp and 1974 Toyota Corolla SR5.

Four more cars will arrive through the Car Pass. These are the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD on November 5, 2025 Volkswagen Electric Buzz on November 12, 1983 Nissan 240RS on November 19, and 2025 Porsche Macan GTS on November 26. These cars are only included with the Car Pass, Deluxe, Premium, and Premium Upgrade editions.

The limited-time City Life series runs from November 5 to December 3. It adds a Gashapon Machine collectible and brings back the Edamame Time Attack Circuit. Players can also earn a Master Chief outfit, the Tower Power player badge, three new car horns, and the RingRing emote. The horns are Keyboard Typing, Pedestrian Crossing Chirp, and Pedestrian Crossing Cuckoo.

The patch also makes several changes to the game. Map progress now reaches 100% after players discover every part of each region. The team has also reset all PR Stunt leaderboards. This follows fixes for exploits that allowed players to set unfair scores. The reset gives everyone a fresh start.

Players will also need fewer Festival Playlist points to unlock new cars. This change follows player feedback and makes the rewards easier to earn. It also helps players who do not have access to the game’s online content.

The update fixes many car issues. It corrects the shadows on the Varis Widebody Kit for the 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR TM Edition. Players can now place stickers over the windshield banner of the 1990 Nissan #12 Skyline GT-R (BNR32 Gr.A) JTC. It also fixes the wheels on the 2018 Exomotive Exocet Sport V8 XP-5 clipping through barriers.

Other car fixes cover the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista dashboard, the reversed brake calipers on the 2017 Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro, and a typo on the 2025 McLaren W1 dashboard. The 2004 Saleen S7 now has its badge in the right place on the bumper. The update also fixes livery mapping on the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-1.6 Evolution II Forza Edition.

The 2019 Ginetta G40 Junior has also received a performance fix. The car was too strong compared to other cars in its class. This had an effect on Horizon Play and Rivals. The change aims to bring its performance in line with other cars.

A new filter has been added to the Autoshow and Garage. It lets players show only cars that can enter the current Festival Playlist events.

There are also changes to seasonal events and gameplay. Solo Seasonal Championships now use the difficulty chosen by the player. Co-op Seasonal Championships are now harder. The team has also adjusted the target for the Bridge Underpasses Trailblazer across all PI classes. Another fix makes Convoy members visible at Custom Estates.

The patch also fixes two old Festival Playlist reward issues. Players who logged in during Series 6 Week 1 (Summer) but could not finish the seventh Daily Challenge will get the missing points. The same applies to players who could not finish the third part of the Weekly Challenge in Series 5 Week 4 (Spring). To claim the Series 5 points and unlock its rewards, players must visit the Series 5 – British Automotive Playlist in the Playlist History tab.

Finally, the update includes general performance and stability fixes. It is available on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC through the Xbox app, and Steam. The version numbers are 3.479.874.0 on Xbox and the Xbox PC app, and 1.479.874.0 on Steam.

As always, Steam and the Xbox PC app will download this update the next time you launch their clients. Below, you can also find its full changelog.

Forza Horizon 6 November 2nd Update Notes

Bug fixes and changes (Available from Nov 2)

General

• Performance and stability fixes.
• Fixed an issue where the Percentage Map Discovered did not reach 100% even after discovering the entirety of each Region (Bug 4500482).
• Reset all PR Stunt Leaderboards due to the presence of unrealistic entries (Bug 4610362)
  • Developer’s Note:
    With the release of Series 7, there will be a reset of all PR Stunt leaderboards. The team has focused on addressing several exploits that could be used to set illegitimate PR stunt scores, and we want to wipe the slate clean as a result to provide players with a fairer experience going forward.
• The number of Festival Playlist Points required to unlock new cars has been reduced.
  • Developer’s Note:
    We have made this change based on community feedback, with the intent of making new cars easier to earn for all players, including those without access to the game’s online content.

Cars

• Fixed an issue with shadows on the Varis Widebody Kit for the 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR TM Edition (Bug 4588148).
• Fixed an issue with the 1990 Nissan #12 Skyline GT-R (BNR32 Gr.A) JTC where players could not place stickers over the windshield banner (Bug 4581352).
• Fixed an issue with the 2018 Exomotive Exocet Sport V8 XP-5 where the wheels clip through barriers (Bug 4534145).
• Fixed an issue with the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista dashboard where the boost gauge and gear were not being displayed properly (Bug 4588775).
• Fixed an issue with the 2017 Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro where the brake calipers were reversed (Bug 4538304).
• Fixed a typo on the 2025 McLaren W1 dashboard (Bug 4562888).
• Fixed an issue with the 2004 Saleen S7 where the badge was on the hood (pre-production) rather than the bumper (production) (Bug 4602256).
• Fixed an issue with the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-1.6 Evolution II Forza Edition where livery mapping changed depending on level of detail (Bug 4581348).
• Performance fix for the 2019 Ginetta G40 Junior (Bug 4578281).
  • Developer’s Note:
    The Ginetta G40 Junior was released in Series 5 and was quickly noted to perform significantly better than cars within the same PI Class across several different PI Classes. Its overperformance created a negative sentiment surrounding the car and its effect on the meta, while also negatively impacting the experience of Horizon Play and Rivals. As a result, within this patch, we have made the decision to fix the performance of the Ginetta G40 Junior.
• Added a filter to the Autoshow and Garage to show cars that are eligible for the current Festival Playlist Events (Bug 4569487).

Gameplay

• Solo Seasonal Championships now use the player’s chosen difficulty (Bug 4497533).
• Co-op Seasonal Championship difficulty has been increased (Bug 4617769).
• Adjusted the threshold for the Bridge Underpasses Trailblazer across all PI classes (Bug 4521164).
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to see Convoy members at a Custom Estate (Bug 4457838).

Playlist

• Points will be retroactively awarded for the seventh Daily Challenge during Series 6 Week 1 (Summer) for any players who logged on during this week and were unable to complete this (Bug 4607404).
• Points will be retroactively awarded for the third part of the Weekly Challenge during Series 5 Week 4 (Spring) for any players who logged on during this week and were unable to complete this (Bug 4590617).
  • Developer’s Note:
    In order to redeem these points and unlock any Rewards you will need to visit the Series 5 – British Automotive Playlist in the Playlist History Tab.