Forza Horizon 6 Series 3 update is officially live. This update is quite substantial, including 11 vehicles making their debut in Horizon series, continued updates to Car Pass, the release of Italian Passion Car Pack, and a series of important changes such as AI behavior optimization, auction house price cap adjustments, and a reset of Rivals leaderboard. We will break down all the key features of this update one by one.

Festival Playlist Free Cars

This Festival Playlist offers three brand-new vehicles making their debut in Horizon series, which players can unlock for free by accumulating Festival Playlist points.

2024 Lamborghini Temerario

This is the most significant reward vehicle in this update. It can be unlocked by accumulating 80 points throughout Festival Playlist period. If you efficiently complete the weekly challenges, you can add it to your garage as early as the second week.

The Temerario is the successor to Lamborghini Huracán, but it departs from Lamborghini's iconic V10 naturally aspirated engine, replacing it with a completely new powertrain: a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine paired with three electric motors, delivering a combined output of 907 horsepower. Compared to the original Huracán's 500+ horsepower, the Temerario represents almost double that.

1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5

De Tomaso Pantera finally appears in Horizon series, unlocked by achieving 20 points in Summer Season of the Italian Exotics Festival Playlist.

Pantera is equipped with a Ford 5.8-liter V8 engine, producing approximately 300 horsepower from the factory. While the figures aren't particularly impressive, the car's greatest charm lies in its design; its aggressive body kit gives it a wild and untamed look. For longtime enthusiasts who have followed this model since Forza Motorsport 3, the addition of Pantera is undoubtedly a long-awaited surprise.

2022 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder

This is the relatively conservative of the three new cars, as it is essentially a convertible version of the Huracán Evo already present in Forza Horizon 6. The only difference is that you can lower the roof and enjoy the experience of driving with the top down. For collectors who enjoy collecting different versions of the same model, this car still has its value.

Car Pass Vehicles

If you unlock Car Pass, four more Forza Horizon 6 cars will be added to your garage starting this week.

2003 Aston Martin DB7 GT

This is a British supercar, equipped with a Cosworth V12 engine, producing over 400 horsepower. DB7's design language represents the classic aesthetics of Aston Martin in the early 2000s, making it highly collectible for enthusiasts of elegant GT sports cars.

1972 Nissan Patrol

This is a hardcore off-road vehicle, similar in role to Toyota FJ40 already in the game. In Forza Horizon 6's PI calculation system, these boxy SUVs from the 60s and 70s often become incredibly powerful through upgrades. The developers mentioned in a blog post, "This car is so powerful that it's even used as a police car and fire truck.” This makes one wonder if there will be corresponding exterior customization options.

2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium

This is perhaps the most controversial car in the entire Car Pass, as the value of Toyota Prius largely depends on the customization options the studio provides. If it's just added to the game in its stock form, it will undoubtedly be disappointing. However, if the developers provide more customization options, this car could very well become one of the most interesting choices in Car Pass.

1972 Honda Z GT

This is a K-Car built specifically for JDM, equipped with a 0.3-liter inline-twin engine, producing only 36 horsepower from the factory. These types of small cars have always had a unique charm in the series. Thanks to their extremely light bodies, if you equip them with wide tires and a motorcycle engine, they can become surprisingly fast machines.

Italian Passion Car Pack

The Italian Passion Car Pack was officially released on July 14th. Players who unlocked Premium Edition can directly obtain this Car Pack, while other players need to unlock it separately. This Car Pack includes four legendary Italian models:

2025 Ferrari F80

This is Ferrari's latest supercar, producing over 1,200 horsepower, making it arguably the most powerful road-legal Ferrari ever. It also generates over 1,000 kg of downforce, making it a true track machine.

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm

The racing spirit of Alfa Romeo in the 1960s is revived in the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm. It eliminated the rear seats, replacing them with a roll cage, and upgraded the V6 engine to 533 horsepower, enabling it to accelerate to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.

1990 Alfa Romeo SE 048SP

SE 048SP was originally built to replace Lancia LC2 in racing. It featured a 3.5-liter V12 engine from Ferrari, producing approximately 680 horsepower. Its carbon fiber monocoque chassis and aerodynamic body design were geared towards Group C racing, while retaining Alfa Romeo's signature grille design.

1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 Spider

This is the rarest model in this Car Pack, with only 10 produced worldwide. GTB4 Spider was built as the successor to the 250 California Spider. This car perfectly embodies the idea that performance and elegance can coexist, delivering an unforgettable experience only a classic convertible Ferrari can offer.

Game Experience Improvements

Besides the new cars, this update also brings several significant changes to the game mechanics.

AI Behavior Optimization

The development team has fine-tuned AI ​​Drivatar in FH6, significantly reducing instances of AI vehicles directly colliding with the player's side when entering corners. If you've ever been knocked off the track by the AI ​​while entering a corner at high speed, this update should provide a noticeable improvement.

Auction House Price Cap Adjustment

Previously, many vehicles in FH6 had price caps, preventing players from selling vehicles above the cap. In this update, the development team has removed all price caps, and the new cap is uniformly adjusted to 20 million credits. This means that the selling price of rare vehicles will be entirely determined by market supply and demand. If you have a rare model, now is a good time to sell.

Rivals Leaderboard Complete Reset

Due to some players exploiting a bug to create unrealistic lap times in Rivals mode, the development team has decided to completely reset all affected leaderboards. The reset will remove all abnormal results obtained through the bug.

However, Collection Journal rewards already earned through Rivals event will be retained and will not be lost. This means the main impact will be on the leaderboards for A and B class road and street races.

In summary, the Forza Horizon 6 Series 3 Italian Exotics update is a highly content-dense update. The addition of 11 new cars and optimizations to the gameplay not only provides players with a wealth of choices but also demonstrates the studio's commitment to maintaining a fairer competitive environment.