This Points of Interest list for Forza Horizon 6 offers a concise overview of all map markers placed on interactive maps designed specifically for the game. It acts as a central hub, enabling players to navigate the game world efficiently and effectively.
Aftermarket Car Locations in Forza Horizon 6 are special spawn points around the Japan map where you can discover pre-tuned cars for sale at discounted prices. These cars often come with custom builds or setups already installed.
Barn FindsIn Forza Horizon 6, Barn Finds are hidden abandoned cars scattered across the open-world map of Japan. As you progress through the game, you unlock "Barn Find Rumors" that mark a search zone on your map. Inside each hidden barn is a rare or classic car that gets restored and added to your garage. In total, there are 15 such cars.
Bonus BoardsIn Forza Horizon 6, Bonus Boards / XP Boards are a type of collectibles with which you can gather some experience relatively quickly. There are a total of 200 Boards in Forza Horizon 6. In order to score a board, all you have to do is simply drive through it and destroy it. They can be divided into three groups, depending on how much experience you get after destroying a certain board.
Cross Country Racing EventsCross Country Racing Events in Forza Horizon 6 are the game's most extreme off-road races, built around rough terrain, massive jumps, water crossings, and unrestricted driving routes across Japan's wilderness areas. They're separate from Dirt Racing because they focus less on rally roads and more on full off-road chaos. They're one of the main Horizon Festival race categories alongside Road Racing and Dirt Racing events.
Danger SignsDanger Signs in Forza Horizon 6 are special challenges in which you have to make a jump from a special ramp and fly as far as possible in the air. It is important to land correctly, otherwise the jump will not be scored. The distance achieved will be rated with 1-3 stars.
Dirt Racing EventsDirt Racing Events in Forza Horizon 6 are off-road festival races focused on gravel, mud, forest trails, mountain roads, and rally-style driving across Japan's countryside. They're one of the main Horizon Festival race categories alongside Road and Cross Country events.
Drag Meets Drag Racing EventsDrag Racing Events in Forza Horizon 6 are straight-line sprint races where the only goal is to reach the finish line as quickly as possible, with no corners or technical driving involved. These events take place on dedicated drag strips or specially designated long, straight sections of highway or airport-style runways.
Drift ZonesIn Forza Horizon 6, Drift Zones are sections of road where your drifting skills will be rated. The evaluation starts when you drive onto the defined section of the road from either side. The score you achieve will be rated with 1-3 stars.
Festival SitesIn Forza Horizon-style games, Festival Sites are the main "hub locations" tied to the Horizon Festival - essentially the game's central bases of operation spread across the map. Festival Sites function as outposts where you interact with most core systems of the game.
Jobs LandmarksIn Forza Horizon 6, landmarks are named locations or notable points of interest on the map. They're part of the game's world discovery system - when you drive into a new landmark area, the game announces and records it as "discovered."
Other Player HousesIn Forza Horizon 6, Player Houses are homes you can buy around the map that work as your personal bases. You can use them as spawn locations, manage your garage, and unlock bonuses like Wheelspins or extra Credits. Some houses also let you customize your garage, display cars, and decorate the space. There are 8 Player Houses in the game. One is free at the start, while the others must be unlocked and purchased as you progress.
RegionsIn Forza Horizon 6, regions are the main named areas of the map that divide the world into different locations and environments, helping organize exploration, events, and progression throughout the game.
Regional MascotsForza Horizon 6 takes the festival to Japan, and with it comes a new scavenger hunt. Scattered across the diverse landscape are 200 food-themed region mascots. Smashing each mascot rewards you with 5,000 Credits, totaling a 1,000,000 Credits for those who find them all.
Road Racing EventsRoad Racing Events in Forza Horizon 6 are the game's main street and asphalt racing series, focused on high-speed driving across Japan's highways, cities, mountain passes, and scenic roads. They're one of the main Horizon Festival race categories alongside Dirt Racing and Cross Country Racing events.
Speed TrapsIn Forza Horizon 6, Speed Traps are places on the road where your current speed will be measured. The speed measurement takes place when you drive in any direction through a gate located at that location. The speed you reach will be rated with 1-3 stars.
Speed ZonesIn Forza Horizon 6, Speed Zones are road sections where your average speed over the entire distance will be measured. Speed recording starts when you drive in the right direction through one of the two gates located on both sides of the designated road section. The speed you reach will be rated with 1-3 stars.
StoriesStories in Forza Horizon 6 are narrative-driven mission chains that focus on specific characters, car cultures, and themed challenges within the Horizon Festival. Unlike regular races or championships, Stories are designed to feel like short “mini-campaigns” that combine driving, storytelling, and unique gameplay scenarios.
Street Racing Time Attacks Touge BattlesTouge Battles in Forza Horizon 6 are one-on-one mountain pass races inspired by Japanese street-racing culture, focused on tight corners, downhill and uphill driving, drifting, and precision rather than top speed. They mainly take place at night on narrow winding roads and are designed to test car control and driving skill in intense head-to-head battles.
TrailblazersTrailblazers in Forza Horizon 6 are special challenges in which you must drive from the starting gate to the end gate in the shortest possible time. Depending on how much time you have left, you will be rated with 1 - 3 stars.
Treasure CarsIn Forza Horizon 6, Treasure Cars are a new discovery-based mechanic similar to Barn Finds but with a distinct twist. These represent iconic, abandoned vehicles hidden across the map that players must locate and restore. There are a total of nine such cars to be found.
Wristband EventsWristband Events in Forza Horizon 6 are part of the game's main progression system, designed to control how players unlock new content as they advance through the Horizon Festival. Instead of giving access to everything from the start, the game uses Wristbands as a ranking structure that reflects your progress and reputation within the festival.