In Forza Horizon 6, the wristband system is back, offering a fresh way to progress through the game. Instead of becoming an immediate "superstar," you start from scratch as a "Tourist" in Japan and have to earn your way into the Horizon Festival. Through a series of challenges and races, you’ll rise through seven distinct wristband tiers. Here's how to progress through the tiers and what rewards you'll unlock along the way.

The Progression Loop

To move through the wristband tiers, you'll need to engage in various activities ranging from standard races to open-world challenges and special events. Here's how it works:

Step 1: Qualify for the Festival

Before you can officially enter the Horizon Festival, you need to prove your skills. This begins with the Horizon Qualifiers, a series of introductory races. After that, you’ll face the Horizon Invitational, which acts as the game's tutorial for mechanics and event structures.

Successfully completing these events will earn you your first wristband, the Yellow Wristband, and mark your official entry into the festival.

Step 2: Earn Points to Level Up

After you’ve gained your first wristband, the next step is accumulating progress points. You’ll gain points by participating in the following:

Festival Events: These races are part of the main story and are divided into disciplines like Road Racing, Dirt Racing, and Cross Country. Each race may have specific car themes or class restrictions.

PR Stunts & Skills: Completing challenges such as Speed Traps, Danger Signs, and skill chains (building combos while driving) will also contribute to your progression.

Step 3: Complete the Wristband Event

Once you’ve earned enough points for your current wristband tier, you need to complete a special Wristband Event to officially level up. These events offer exciting challenges, such as:

Showcase Events: High-energy races featuring unique opponents like the “Chaser Zero” racing mech, which offers a twist on the usual racing challenges.

Horizon Rush: A new set of skill-based obstacle courses set in iconic locations, such as the Tokyo City Docks and Sotoyama Ski Resort.

Wristband Tiers & Unlocks

The wristband system has seven tiers, and while the exact point requirements and color order can vary, here’s a general overview:

Yellow Wristband: The starting point; unlocks basic Festival Events.

Orange & Red Wristbands: These are early progression tiers, unlocking more difficult races and cars from Classes D to B.

Green & Blue Wristbands: Mid-tier wristbands, unlocking even faster cars and tougher festival events.

Purple Wristband: By this point, you're unlocking Hypercars, and you’ll face the toughest races in the game.

Gold Wristband: The ultimate achievement, making you a Horizon Legend and granting access to Legend Island.

Legend Island: The Final Reward

The Gold Wristband marks the end of your journey in the festival. This tier unlocks access to Legend Island, an exclusive area featuring:

The Legend Island Circuit: A series of high-speed, challenging races that will push your skills to the limit.

The Colossus: The longest race in the game, a "Goliath-style" event that loops the entire map of Horizon 6.

Exclusive Exploration Opportunities: Discover hidden secrets and take on high-difficulty races that are only available on Legend Island.

Reaching the Gold Wristband and unlocking Legend Island is the ultimate goal of the campaign. Here, you’ll find the most challenging content, including some of the most exciting and rewarding races in the game.

The wristband system in Forza Horizon 6 offers a clear and rewarding progression path. From your humble beginnings as a Tourist to becoming a Horizon Legend, the journey through the tiers adds depth and challenge. Whether you're completing races, PR stunts, or special events, each step brings you closer to the ultimate goal of conquering Legend Island and becoming the top driver in Horizon 6.