Two Progression Tracks
FH6 has two parallel progression systems. You need to advance both to unlock everything.
1. Festival Wristbands (Main Track)
Progress from tourist to Horizon Legend through 7 wristband tiers:
| Wristband | Requirement | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Yellow | Complete opening act + first qualifier | Festival access, basic events |
| 🟢 Green | Win festival events | More race types, car upgrades |
| 🔵 Blue | Complete PR Stunts + races | New regions, tougher events |
| 🩷 Pink | Mixed events + skills | Higher car class restrictions lifted |
| 🟠 Orange | Accumulate influence | R class events, endgame content |
| 🟣 Purple | High-tier events | Legend Island preparation |
| 🥇 Gold | All previous completed | Legend Island, Horizon Legend achievement |
Pro tip: Focus on PR Stunts (speed traps, danger signs) for quick influence. Each takes ~30 seconds and gives as much XP as a 5-minute race.
2. Discover Japan Stamps (Exploration Track)
Inspired by Japan's goshuin tradition. 7 stamp tiers earned by accumulating Japan Points (JP):
| Stamp | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| 🟡 Yellow | 1st Barn Find, The Estate, Mei's House |
| 🟢 Green | 2nd-3rd Barn Finds, Minka House |
| 🔵 Blue | 4th-5th Barn Finds, Hakusan Lodge |
| 🩷 Pink | 6th-9th Barn Finds |
| 🟠 Orange | 10th-11th Barn Finds, Fuji Unkai House |
| 🟣 Purple | 12th-13th Barn Finds, Soko 78 |
| 🥇 Gold | Final Barn Finds, Vision House, Master Explorer |
Earn JP by: discovering roads, photographing landmarks, smashing mascots, completing deliveries, winning street/Touge races, buying cars, completing Day Trips and Stories.
Fastest Path to Legend
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0–1 hour | Festival races only (fastest wristband progress) |
| 1–2 hours | Mix races + PR Stunts |
| 2–4 hours | Focus on Discover Japan stamps + map exploration |
| 4+ hours | Clear fog of war, smash bonus boards, legendary events |
Common Mistakes
- ❌ Buying hypercars before purple wristband — they're locked from festival events
- ❌ Over-investing in starter car — spread credits across 2-3 cars for different classes
- ❌ Ignoring the Collection Journal — you miss unique car rewards
Next: Multiplayer Guide for Horizon Play modes.