06-21-2026, 07:48 AM
If you have been tearing up the streets of Japan since launch, it is time to shift gears. Following the massive "Welcome to Japan" debut, Playground Games has officially dropped the Series 2 update, titled Horizon Decades. Launched on June 18, 2026, and running through July 16, 2026, this four-week celebration is all about taking a nostalgic trip through automotive history while tackling a brand-new Festival Playlist.
Whether you are looking to expand your garage, hang out with the community, or test your skills in returning competitive modes, Series 2 brings plenty of fresh content to the table. Here is a breakdown of everything you need to know.
The Festival Playlist: Earnable Rewards and Weekly Eras
The core of Series 2 is a retrospective journey where each week shifts focus to a different era of car culture. By accumulating points across the four seasonal cycles (Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring), you can unlock 10 distinct reward vehicles.
The big milestones for the overall Series 2 playlist are:
Each season brings its own flavor and exclusive machines to grab:
For players who own the Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass, four unique vehicles are rolling out consecutively over the course of the series, adding some serious variety to your garage:
Series 2 isn't just about dropping new cars; it also introduces a couple of major feature updates and some much-needed quality-of-life adjustments.
Evolving World Car Meet
If you love showing off your builds, there is a new temporary social space located at the Hokubu Time Attack Circuit parking area. You can drive right into this shared world spot seamlessly to show off your custom liveries, check out and download community tunes, or quickly form Convoys with other players before hitting the touge.
The Return of The Trial
The high-stakes 6v6 co-op championship against "Unbeatable" AI Drivatars is officially back. However, Playground Games is treating this as true endgame content this time around. Access is strictly gated for players who have achieved Horizon Legends status and earned their Gold Wristband. If you want those top-tier rewards, you will need to prove your skills first.
Long-Term Rewards: Series History
A new long-term progression system has been introduced to reward consistent players. If you manage to accumulate a combined total of 500 points across both Series 1 and Series 2, you will automatically unlock the classic 1972 Mazda Cosmo 110S Series II when Series 3 goes live next month.
Quality of Life Tweaks
Alongside the flashy content, a new patch rolled out to address several launch pain points. Playground Games has improved the Drivatar AI difficulty scaling to make races feel more balanced, fixed a handful of bugged playlist challenges that were annoying the community, and added a handy "Roads Driven" percentage directly inside the Region Overview UI to make tracking down those last few hidden streets a lot easier.
Series 2 is a solid nod to the roots of car culture and a great excuse to keep exploring Horizon's take on Japan. Which car are you grinding for first? Drop a comment below or look for the crew at the Hokubu car meet!
Whether you are looking to expand your garage, hang out with the community, or test your skills in returning competitive modes, Series 2 brings plenty of fresh content to the table. Here is a breakdown of everything you need to know.
The Festival Playlist: Earnable Rewards and Weekly Eras
The core of Series 2 is a retrospective journey where each week shifts focus to a different era of car culture. By accumulating points across the four seasonal cycles (Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring), you can unlock 10 distinct reward vehicles.
The big milestones for the overall Series 2 playlist are:
- 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau – Unlocks at 80 points.
- 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430 – Unlocks at 160 points.
Each season brings its own flavor and exclusive machines to grab:
- Summer (1980s Focus): Kicking things off with retro icons, featuring the highly requested 1989 Volkswagen Rallye Golf.
- Autumn & Winter: The vibe shifts toward heavy-hitting muscle and retro-supercars. Nostalgia fans will be thrilled to see the V10-powered 2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10 making its return from the Forza Motorsport 4 days, alongside the iconic 2003 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning.
- Spring: The series wraps up in style with modern track weapons and high-end exotics, offering the track-focused 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R and the incredibly rare 2017 Saleen S7 LM.
For players who own the Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass, four unique vehicles are rolling out consecutively over the course of the series, adding some serious variety to your garage:
- 2023 Audi R8 Coupé V10 GT RWD – A final, rear-wheel-drive send-off to the legendary V10 supercar.
- 1974 Mazda #123 Mad Mike 808 Wagon 'FURSTY' – A wild, rotary-powered drift machine built for slicing up mountain passes.
- 1998 Nissan Skyline GT-R 40th Anniversary – A rare four-door take on the legendary R33 Godzilla.
- 2023 Toyota GR Corolla – The highly requested, rally-bred hot hatch that feels right at home on Japanese roads.
Series 2 isn't just about dropping new cars; it also introduces a couple of major feature updates and some much-needed quality-of-life adjustments.
Evolving World Car Meet
If you love showing off your builds, there is a new temporary social space located at the Hokubu Time Attack Circuit parking area. You can drive right into this shared world spot seamlessly to show off your custom liveries, check out and download community tunes, or quickly form Convoys with other players before hitting the touge.
The Return of The Trial
The high-stakes 6v6 co-op championship against "Unbeatable" AI Drivatars is officially back. However, Playground Games is treating this as true endgame content this time around. Access is strictly gated for players who have achieved Horizon Legends status and earned their Gold Wristband. If you want those top-tier rewards, you will need to prove your skills first.
Long-Term Rewards: Series History
A new long-term progression system has been introduced to reward consistent players. If you manage to accumulate a combined total of 500 points across both Series 1 and Series 2, you will automatically unlock the classic 1972 Mazda Cosmo 110S Series II when Series 3 goes live next month.
Quality of Life Tweaks
Alongside the flashy content, a new patch rolled out to address several launch pain points. Playground Games has improved the Drivatar AI difficulty scaling to make races feel more balanced, fixed a handful of bugged playlist challenges that were annoying the community, and added a handy "Roads Driven" percentage directly inside the Region Overview UI to make tracking down those last few hidden streets a lot easier.
Series 2 is a solid nod to the roots of car culture and a great excuse to keep exploring Horizon's take on Japan. Which car are you grinding for first? Drop a comment below or look for the crew at the Hokubu car meet!