All 'Italian Exotics' Series 3 challenges and rewards in Forza Horizon 6

Italian Exotics is the third Festival Playlist series in Forza Horizon 6, and it brings the charm and history of the Italian automobile industry to its roads. Running for four weeks starting July 16, this seasonal event is divided into four seasons (summer, autumn, winter, spring), each with a unique playlist of activities. As you complete weekly and daily challenges, you can earn wheelspins, cosmetics, credits, and exclusive Italian cars. Here’s everything you need to know about the Series 3 challenges and rewards.

How the Series Works

Each playlist lasts seven days, and the entire series runs for four weeks. You must have at least the yellow wristband unlocked to access seasonal activities. Completing challenges rewards you with points, and accumulating enough points unlocks two headline cars: the 2024 Lamborghini Temerario (80 points) and the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB (160 points). During the second week (autumn), you can also earn the 2017 Abarth 124 Spider (20 points) and the 2020 Lamborghini Huracán EVO (40 points).

Weekly Seasonal Challenges

Each week includes a four-step multi-stage challenge, a photo challenge, and a treasure hunt. Here’s the full summer playlist breakdown:

Weekly Challenge (Summer) — Requires the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C:

• Step 1: Own and drive the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C.
• Step 2: Complete a run at any Drag Meet in the Alfa Romeo 4C.
• Step 3: Earn 4 Speed Skills of any grade in Road Circuit Races.
• Step 4: Earn 5 stars at Speed Zones.

Reward: 25,000 credits and 5 points.

Photo Challenge: #AfternoonTee — Take a photo of the 1997 Maserati Ghibli Cup at the Naruo Golf Course. Reward: "Relax, you're doing fine!" Forza Link.

Treasure Hunt: Tanks for the Coffee — Smash 20 Tank Lattes in Ine. Reward: Karaoke emote.

Daily Seasonal Challenges

A new daily challenge unlocks each day at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Here are all seven for summer:

• July 23 – Wrecking Time: Earn 5 Ultimate Wreckage Skills in any Italian car. (5,000 credits, 1 point)
• July 24 – Lap Time: Complete 3 laps at the Hokubu Time Attack Circuit. (5,000 credits, 1 point)
• July 25 – From Me To You: Send a Gift Drop to another player. (5,000 credits, 1 point)
• July 26 – Many Miles in a Maserati: Drive 10.0 mi in any Maserati. (5,000 credits, 1 point)
• July 27 – Midnight Cruising: Win a Touge Race. (5,000 credits, 1 point)
• July 28 – 5 Star Drift View: Earn a total of 5 stars across Drift Zones. (5,000 credits, 1 point)
• July 29 – Rushing to the Finish: Complete a Horizon Rush Event. (5,000 credits, 1 point)

Seasonal Events

These are specific races with car restrictions. You must use a qualifying car to earn rewards:

• Rally Up and Go! (Cross Country): Alfa Romeo 4C, B (600), Modern Rally. Reward: Alfa Romeo 4C (5 points).
• Scenic Scrambles (Dirt Racing): Maserati Ghibli '97, A (700), Modern Super Saloons. Reward: Maserati Ghibli '97 (5 points).
• Irokawa Quarter Mile Drag Meet: S1 (800), Country: Italia. Reward: 1 wheelspin (2 points).
• Irabu Ohashi Bridge Speed Trap: S1 (800), Country: Italia. Reward: 1 wheelspin (2 points).
• Minamino Curve Speed Zone: S1 (800), Country: Italia. Reward: 1 wheelspin (2 points).

Seasonal Online Challenges

Race against others for special rewards:

• The Trial – Racing Horses: Team competition against Unbeatable Drivatars. Reward: Ferrari 458 S (10 points).
• Horizon Play – Speed Tech: Earn 5 Speed LINK Skills in Spec Racing. Reward: Portofino '18 (3 points).
• The Eliminator – Battle Royale: Finish 30th or better. Reward: Abarth 131 (3 points).
• Horizon Stunt Party – Mini Games: Complete any stunt party. Reward: "Green Round Shades" clothing (3 points).

Series Event: Monthly Rivals

Beat an NPC rival’s time on the Electric Town Circuit using the same car. Post a clean lap to complete, and you’ll earn a Super Wheelspin (4 points). You only need to beat one rival to claim the reward, though tougher opponents appear afterward.

Why This Series Matters

Italian Exotics isn’t just a thematic celebration of Italian engineering — it’s a smart play by Playground Games to keep the Forza Horizon 6 community engaged through structured, time-limited content. The point-based reward system encourages players to return weekly, and the car restrictions force experimentation with vehicles many would otherwise ignore. For completionists, the exclusivity of the Lamborghini Temerario and Ferrari 296 GTB adds genuine collector value.

The daily challenges, while modest in points, create a routine that keeps the player base logging in. The treasure hunt and photo challenge add light exploration and creativity. And the Trials and Eliminator events ensure the competitive crowd has reasons to stick around.

What Comes Next

After Italian Exotics ends on August 13, expect the next series to pivot to a different automotive theme — likely Japanese or American classics, given the series’ pattern. Keep an eye on the AI arms race in driving games: as AMD and rival studios push more realistic physics and smarter Drivatars, future series may tweak difficulty or add procedural events to keep the meta fresh. For now, though, the focus is on racking up points for those beautiful Italian machines.