Beginner's Guide to Forza Horizon 6

Welcome to Forza Horizon 6. Whether you're new to the series or returning from previous games, this guide will help you hit the ground running.

Getting Started

When you first boot up the game, you'll be dropped into the Horizon Festival. Complete the introductory races to unlock the open world and earn your first car.

Key things to do early:

Complete the Showcase events — they're cinematic races against unique vehicles and earn you big XP

Join the Horizon Festival main events to unlock car upgrades

Explore the map to discover roads, collectibles, and Bonus Boards

Earning Credits

Credits (CR) are the main currency for buying cars and upgrades. Here's how to earn them fast:

MethodCR per hour

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Road Racing~80,000 Seasonal Events~150,000 Auction HouseVaries WheelspinsBonus Tip: Always equip a VIP membership or use a Treasure Hunt to double your credit earnings on certain events.

Your First Car

The game gives you a starter car, but you'll want to upgrade quickly. Recommended early targets:

Nissan GT-R R35 — versatile, AWD, great for beginners

Ford Mustang GT — cheap, fast, and easy to tune

Subaru WRX STI — excellent off-road capability

Car Classes Explained

Cars are rated by Performance Index (PI) and grouped into classes:

ClassPI RangeStyle

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D100–500Classic / Budget C501–600Everyday B601–700Performance A701–800Sports S1801–900Supercar S2901–998Hypercars X999+Modded monsters

Higher PI doesn't always win — the class must match the event type.

Tips for Winning Races

Brake before corners, not in them — trail braking helps but learn the basics first

Use the racing line assist — it shows you when to brake and accelerate

Upgrade for the event type — road cars on dirt will lose to off-road builds

Rewind is your friend — use it freely when learning tracks

What's Next?

Once you've got the basics down, check out our Tuning Guide to start building faster cars.