Join the Horizon Mascot Party in Forza Horizon 6

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Embrace the charm of those quirky mascots scattered all over Forza Horizon 6 with our newest series update, Horizon Mascot Party!

Dive into this festive celebration behind the wheel of three fresh additions to the roster—including the spirited 1970 Honda N600—at the brand-new, limited-time Evolving World Edamame Time Attack Circuit. This patch also introduces comprehensive support for American and British Sign Language during cinematics, while creative directors can now feature beloved mascots in custom races and garage setups using fresh EventLab props.

Looking to upgrade your auditory presence? We’ve introduced two distinct Car Horns: the playful Mascot Car Horn and the legendary Fus-Roh-Dah, inspired by an absolute gaming classic.

Pack your favorite road-trip snacks and prepare to carve up the scenic tarmac of Japan alongside your most cherished mascots. Welcome to the Horizon Mascot Party!

Game Improvements and Release Notes

The latest patch for Forza Horizon 6 becomes available for download on Monday, August 10 at 5:00 PM UTC, preceding the kickoff of the Horizon Mascot Party Festival Playlist series on Thursday, August 13 at 2:30 PM UTC.

Consult the official Forza Support site for the comprehensive Horizon Mascot Party release notes, detailing all included hotfixes and quality-of-life adjustments.

Should you encounter any unexpected bugs not resolved in this deployment, please submit a detailed bug report on the Forza Feedback Portal to assist our development teams in their investigation.

Now Available: American and British Sign Language

Beginning with this update, players can toggle American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) overlays for all in-game cinematics directly through the Accessibility menu. This feature utilizes a picture-in-picture window showcasing an accredited interpreter during narrative sequences. Drivers can freely reposition the interpreter frame and customize the backdrop color to suit their visual preferences.

Our core mission is ensuring Forza Horizon 6 remains an inviting, accessible environment for every driver. Please continue providing invaluable feedback regarding prospective accessibility integrations or refinements via the Forza Feedback Portal.

High Speed Made Cute: The Edamame Time Attack Circuit

Time Attack Circuits push your driving precision to the limit across diverse grassroots layouts, shifting seamlessly from high-velocity asphalt tracks to rugged off-road playgrounds. You can also measure your pace against friends in real-time via the Convoy Leaderboard, displaying your group’s peak lap times.

To honor the current festivities, we’ve unveiled a temporary Time Attack Circuit tailored exclusively for this series. Pilot your preferred vehicle to the mascot-themed Edamame Time Attack Circuit to etch your name onto the global leaderboards. Remember, these boards track your performance at your car’s current Performance Index (PI), benchmark you against your nearest rival, and highlight the global top three before resetting each season.

New EventLab Props

Express your unwavering dedication to the festival mascots by incorporating them as functional props within EventLab creations, Custom Garages, and personal Estates. They are exceptionally charming!

Explore the newly expanded asset catalog below:

28 new assets in Signs & Flags: Mascot Flags (9 distinct variants), Mascot Billboards (9 distinct variants), Mascot Cutouts (9 distinct variants), and an Inflatable Curry Rice Mascot.
9 new assets in Walls & Fences: Mascot Barriers (9 distinct variants).
4 new assets in Road & Racing: Pit Garages (4 distinct variants).
3 new assets in Vehicles: Bicycles, Covered Scooters, and Sports Motorcycles.
2 new Garage assets: Plastic Crates and Plastic Containers.
1 new Rural asset: Plant Box 1.

Additionally, seasonal summer variants for existing assets have been integrated into the creator database.

Festival Playlist

The Horizon Mascot Party introduces 10 Series Reward vehicles ready for acquisition—three of which are entirely new to the franchise, featuring the 1970 Honda N600, the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and the 2018 Exomotive Exocet Sport V8 XP-5.

Meanwhile, returning Series Rewards provide newcomers who recently joined the Forza Horizon 6 community a valuable opportunity to claim previously exclusive rides.

Furthermore, drivers can unlock two distinct Badges: the Mascot Badge and the Shimanoyama Heat Badge, alongside two fresh acoustic horns: Mascot and Fus-Roh-Dah!

To browse historical and active Festival Playlist challenges effortlessly, bookmark our dedicated Forza.net event hub, which archives all past playlists and rewards in a single, convenient location.

Let’s examine the stellar lineup rolling into your garage over the upcoming weeks:

1970 Honda N600

Earn 80 PTS during the ‘Horizon Mascot Party’ Festival Playlist Series. Available August 13 – September 10.

Engine: 0.6-liter inline-2
Horsepower: 36 hp
Torque: 31.8 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: D 100
Drivetrain: FWD

This compact powerhouse was built with a singular global ambition: conquering international compact markets. As the evolutionary successor to the groundbreaking N360, the N600 scales the scales at a mere 500 kg, delivering an astonishing power-to-weight ratio. Revisit Honda’s engineering origins with this featherweight titan.

1967 Renault 8 Gordini

Earn 160 PTS during the ‘Horizon Mascot Party’ Festival Playlist Series. Available August 13 – September 10.

Engine: 1.3-liter inline-4
Horsepower: 103 hp
Torque: 86.1 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: D 322
Drivetrain: RWD

A bona fide tarmac monarch of its generation, the 1967 Renault 8 Gordini was engineered for homologation dominance. Featuring a button-activated automatic transmission and an aggressive auxiliary headlight setup reminiscent of classic rally stages, it demands a high-speed run around the Legend Island Circuit.

2018 Exomotive Exocet Sport V8 XP-5

Earn 20 PTS during the Summer Season of the ‘Horizon Mascot Party’ Series. Available August 13 – August 20.

Engine: 6.2-liter V8
Horsepower: 525 hp
Torque: 486 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: S2 841
Drivetrain: RWD

Stripped down to pure mechanical essence, the 2018 Exomotive Exocet Sport V8 XP-5 delivers uncompromising thrills without the bulk. By fusing donor Mazda Miata underpinnings with a monumental V8 powerplant, the XP-5 achieves a power-to-weight ratio typically reserved for hypercars.

1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster

Earn 40 PTS during the Summer Season of the ‘Horizon Mascot Party’ Series. Available August 13 – August 20.

Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
Horsepower: 135 hp
Torque: 132 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: D 323
Drivetrain: RWD

Long before the iconic 240Z captured global adoration, Japanese engineering excellence manifested as the 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster. Whether you choose to drop the top for a leisurely coastal cruise or configure it into a nimble contender for Horizon Drift Championships, its timeless agility never disappoints.

2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Earn 20 PTS during the Autumn Season of the ‘Horizon Mascot Party’ Series. Available August 20 – August 27.

Engine: 6.2-liter V8
Horsepower: 650 hp
Torque: 650 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: S1 718
Drivetrain: RWD

A commanding, muscular powerhouse, the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 redefines modern muscle car capabilities. Serving as a roaring farewell to a celebrated lineage, this iteration pairs sophisticated suspension geometry with hyper-responsive steering, ensuring dominance on both high-speed straightaways and technical twisties.

2016 Abarth 695 Biposto

Earn 40 PTS during the Autumn Season of the ‘Horizon Mascot Party’ Series. Available August 20 – August 27.

Engine: 1.4-liter inline-4
Horsepower: 186 hp
Torque: 183 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: B 540
Drivetrain: FWD

The 2016 Abarth 695 Biposto packs track-bred performance into a micro-sized hatchback format. Do not let its diminutive footprint deceive you; the ferocious T-Jet turbocharged engine guarantees authentic circuit pedigree.

1974 Toyota Celica GT

Earn 20 PTS during the Winter Season of the ‘Horizon Mascot Party’ Series. Available August 27 – September 3.

Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
Horsepower: 97 hp
Torque: 106 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: D 287
Drivetrain: FWD

Designed to challenge American pony car dominance overseas, the 1974 Toyota Celica GT balances stylish cruiser aesthetics with immense potential for aggressive Touge street racing setups.

1989 Toyota MR2 SC

Earn 40 PTS during the Winter Season of the ‘Horizon Mascot Party’ Series. Available August 27 – September 3.

Engine: 1.5-liter inline-4
Horsepower: 145 hp
Torque: 140 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: D 397
Drivetrain: RWD

No Japanese automotive anthology is complete without Toyota’s mid-engine marvel. Beneath the rear decklid lies the defining characteristic of its moniker: a forced-induction supercharged engine perfectly complementing the MR2’s razor-sharp handling.

1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R

Earn 20 PTS during the Spring Season of the ‘Horizon Mascot Party’ Series. Available September 3 – September 10.

Engine: 2.5-liter inline-4
Horsepower: 188 hp
Torque: 234 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: C 446
Drivetrain: RWD

An undiscovered gem among 1980s Japanese sports cars, the 1988 Mitsubishi Starion ESI-R features advanced engineering including electronic fuel injection and a dedicated intercooler. Best of all, those aggressive widebody arches and 17-inch wheels come straight from the factory floor.

1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock

Earn 40 PTS during the Spring Season of the ‘Horizon Mascot Party’ Series. Available September 3 – September 10.

Engine: 7.0-liter V8
Horsepower: 425 hp
Torque: 490 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: B 540
Drivetrain: RWD

The timeless recipe of dropping a massive powerplant into a lightweight chassis achieves perfection in the 1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock. Ready for immediate deployment from the showroom straight to the drag strip without modifications.

Car Pass

The Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass grants access to 30 unique vehicles delivered directly to your garage on a weekly basis, representing the ultimate method for expanding your fleet with premier machinery making its festival debut.

New to the program? Explore the official Forza Horizon 6 vehicle roster to track released models and acquisition guidelines. Newly unlocked Car Pass vehicles are automatically integrated into your garage at zero in-game credit cost every Thursday.

The Car Pass is included with Deluxe and Premium Editions, as well as the standalone Premium Upgrade bundle, and is available for separate purchase for Standard Edition owners or Game Pass subscribers.

Here is the rollout schedule for the upcoming four weeks across Horizon Japan:

1968 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/2

Available via the Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass starting August 13.

Engine: 2.0-liter V8
Horsepower: 269 hp
Torque: 160 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: A 696
Drivetrain: RWD

Prepare garage space for an authentic endurance racing icon. The 1968 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/2 stands as one of the Italian manufacturer’s most decorated mid-engine competition machines.

1957 Ford Thunderbird

Available via the Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass starting August 20.

Engine: 5.1-liter V8
Horsepower: 289 hp
Torque: 320 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: D 332
Drivetrain: RWD

The inaugural generation of American automotive royalty rolls onto the festival grounds, built with an emphasis on plush cruising comfort and timeless aesthetic elegance.

1983 Nissan Skyline 2000 Turbo RS

Available via the Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass starting August 27.

Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
Horsepower: 187 hp
Torque: 166 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: C 413
Drivetrain: RWD

Famed for silver-screen television appearances and status as the ultimate turbocharged Skyline of its decade, the Turbo RS features the potent FJ20E powerplant enhanced by a Garrett T3 turbocharger.

1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961

Available via the Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass starting September 3.

Engine: 2.8-liter flat-six
Horsepower: 632 hp
Torque: 464 lb-ft
Stock Class & PI: S2 840
Drivetrain: AWD

Rewrite racing history by unleashing the 1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961 across Japanese asphalt highways or challenging the punishing endurance demands of the Legend Island Goliath.

What’s Next

British Automotive takes center stage in our upcoming September update, celebrating iconic engineering from vintage classics to modern performance masterpieces!

Japan Awaits!

The Horizon Festival is always better with companions. To find fellow drivers for Convoys and seasonal challenges, join our official Forza Discord server. Follow @ForzaHorizon across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) for continuous community updates.

Remember that you can directly influence future patches by submitting proposals for cars, gameplay changes, and feature requests on the Forza Feedback Portal.

Your Japanese automotive journey reaches new heights with the Horizon Mascot Party! Stop by the redecorated Edamame Circuit with friends, experiment with new EventLab assets, and we will see you on the leaderboards!

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