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1. Don’t Jump Into High-Level Events With Low-Class Cars

Taking a D-class car into an A-class race is a recipe for disaster. You’ll struggle with cornering, lose speed, and finish last. Stick to the correct class for each event.

2. Don’t Ignore Wristband Progression

FH6 returns to a colored wristband system. You unlock races and car classes gradually. Skipping this step will leave you underpowered and missing rewards.

3. Don’t Spend Your Initial Credits on Supercars

It’s tempting to buy flashy supercars right away, but they’re expensive and hard to control early. Invest 50k–100k credits in a solid A-class car with upgrades in handling, tires, and power.

4. Don’t Overlook the Collection Journal

Your Collection Journal is a key part of progression. Completing it earns rewards and opens new events. Ignoring it slows your journey from tourist to Horizon Legend.

5. Don’t Skip Aftermarket Cars

FH6 has special locations for Aftermarket Cars. They often include unique vehicles that aren’t available elsewhere. Explore these spawns to expand your garage efficiently.

6. Don’t Ignore the “Buy All Clothing” Strategy

Some veteran players recommend buying all clothing from stores early. This removes them from the Super Wheelspin pool, increasing your chance of winning cars and credits.

7. Don’t Start Tuning Complex Cars Too Soon

Tuning can be tricky. Stick to a simple, manageable car—like the Nissan 240SX—to learn suspension, tires, and gearing before applying upgrades to more complicated vehicles.

8. Don’t Miss “Legend Island” Preparation

Legend Island is FH6’s endgame area. Focus on completing early festivals, climbing leaderboards, and leveling your wristbands so you’re ready for the challenges there.

9. Don’t Neglect New Social Hubs

You can now get out of your car in garages, festivals, and car meets. Ignoring this means missing out on social interactions, player garages, and inspiration for builds.

10. Don’t Wait to Explore the Map

Exploration is key for barn finds, treasure cars, and hidden boards. Don’t rely too much on guides or treasure maps—discovering secrets yourself is part of the fun.

11. Don’t Ignore Car Classes

Pay attention to D, C, B, A, and S classes. Using the wrong class for an event will cost you speed and rewards. Match cars to events for optimal performance.

12. Don’t Miss Early Access

If you have the Premium Edition, play starting May 15th. Early Access lets you earn a head start on credits, cars, and festival progression before the general release on May 19th.

Many players are adjusting to the stricter progression system in FH6 compared to the instant-supercar approach of FH5. Focus on mastering the basics, respecting class restrictions, and exploring Japan’s open world. This approach saves time, credits, and frustration, letting you enjoy the game from the very first race.

“The one thing I hate about FH5 is that new players get supercars instantly.” —Reddit, r/ForzaHorizon
“We’re moving toward a progression system focused on unlocking colored wristbands… eventually reaching Legend Island.” —Community discussion