Forza Horizon 6 Series 3 Week 4 Guide: tournament

Week 4 of Series 3 in Forza Horizon 6 marks the final chapter of the Italian Exotics theme, and it packs in a dense set of Festival Playlist events before the series resets. Whether you are chasing the full completion reward or just hunting specific cars, this guide from Tournament Click walks you through every event, recommended vehicle, and strategy you need to wrap up the week cleanly.

What Is the Series 3 Week 4 Festival Playlist?

The Festival Playlist is Forza Horizon 6's live-service progression system. Each week within a series refreshes a curated list of events — championships, PR stunts, seasonal challenges, and online activities — that reward players with points redeemable for exclusive cars and cosmetics. Week 4 of Series 3 is the closing act of the Italian Exotics theme, meaning many of the featured vehicles are high-revving Italian machines that you will want to experience before the series ends.

Completing enough playlist events to cross the 50-percent and 80-percent thresholds unlocks the two headline reward cars for the week. Hitting 100 percent earns a bonus prize and contributes toward your overall series completion percentage, which unlocks the Series 3 Super Wheelspin reward at the end of the month. Understanding this structure is essential before you dive in.

Featured Cars and Why They Matter

The Italian Exotics theme means the championship events are gated around cars with specific PI ratings and regional origins. For Week 4, the headline Forzathon Shop car sits in the S1 900 class, and the Trial event requires a mid-engine Italian sports car. Before you start, confirm you have access to at least one eligible vehicle in each relevant class — the Autoshow and the Auction House are your fastest options if your garage is missing something.

The weekly prize car, earned through the championship circuit, is one of the most sought-after rewards in Series 3. Unlike Wheelspin duplicates, playlist prize cars are guaranteed the first time you earn them, making the championship completion well worth the time investment. Even if you are not a competitive racing player, setting the difficulty to Highly Skilled or lower with assists enabled makes the championship entirely approachable.

PR Stunts: Locations and Targets

PR stunts in Week 4 include a Speed Trap, a Danger Sign, and a Drift Zone, each with a specific score threshold tied to the Italian Exotics theme. The Speed Trap target for this week sits above 180 mph, which is achievable with any tuned S1-class Italian car running a street-focused tune. Approach the trap with a long straight behind you and activate any nitrous or boost upgrade you have applied.

The Danger Sign requires significant air distance, and the recommended approach is to use a high-downforce car with its aero tuned for launch rather than top speed. The Drift Zone target is the most forgiving of the three — a smooth, momentum-based drift through the marked corners earns the required score without needing a dedicated drift tune. If you are struggling, search the community tuning board for a setup tagged "drift" on your chosen car.

Championships: Routes, Classes, and Tips

Week 4 features two championships: a Road Racing Series restricted to Italian GT cars and a Cross-Country Series open to Italian off-road vehicles. The Road Racing Series spans three events across the map's coastal circuits, where clean cornering and late braking reward you more than raw power. Tune your suspension for road surfaces and lower your ride height slightly for better aerodynamic stability at speed.

The Cross-Country Series is the trickier of the two because terrain damage and rival AI aggression are higher. Use a car with all-wheel drive and high ground clearance, and do not be afraid to take unconventional lines through open fields to avoid bottlenecks. Winning all three events in each championship earns you the maximum playlist points from that category, so prioritize clean finishes over risky overtaking maneuvers.

Online Events and the Trial

The Trial is Forza Horizon 6's cooperative online championship where a team of six players races against an AI convoy. In Week 4, the Trial is restricted to Italian mid-engine sports cars in the A 800 class. The key to winning the Trial is collective team score rather than individual placement — even a third-place finish contributes positively if your teammates are winning their races. Communicate car choices with your lobby if you can, and avoid bringing undertuned vehicles that will drag the team score down.

The Forzathon Live event, which runs on a fixed hourly schedule, is worth completing at least once this week for the bonus points. It requires no specific car class, so jump in with whatever you are already driving. Online multiplayer events like these are where the competitive community shines, and platforms built around organized play — from casual lobbies to structured tournament software used by esports organizers — demonstrate just how much infrastructure now exists to support competitive gaming at every level.

Seasonal Challenges and Forzathon Shop

Beyond the main events, Week 4 includes three Seasonal Photo Challenges, two Accolades tied to Italian Exotics, and a set of Forzathon Daily Challenges. The photo challenges ask you to capture specific cars at designated landmarks, which is a relaxed break from racing and takes no more than ten minutes if you fast-travel directly to each location. The Accolades reward you for performing specific actions — such as clean laps or near-miss bonuses — during any event.

The Forzathon Shop refreshes with new items each week, and Series 3 Week 4 includes at least one exclusive cosmetic that will not return after the week ends. Spend your Forzathon Points on the exclusive clothing or car horn before the reset if those collectibles matter to you. Points carry over between weeks, so there is no penalty for saving them if the current offerings do not appeal.

How Tournament Click Covers Competitive Gaming

Tournament Click is built for players and organizers who care about structured competition. While Forza Horizon 6's Festival Playlist is a solo-and-cooperative progression system, the broader Forza esports scene runs on organized bracket play, time-trial leaderboards, and community-run events. Tournament Click covers all of it, from weekly playlist guides like this one to deep dives into esports tournaments and the tools that power them.

For readers who organize their own community events — whether that is a Forza drag-race bracket, a time-trial leaderboard, or a full bracket maker setup for a multi-game club night — Tournament Click regularly reviews and recommends the best platforms available. Understanding the infrastructure behind competitive gaming helps every player appreciate how much effort goes into making organized play accessible, fair, and fun at every scale, from a local tournament platform to a global esports circuit.

Conclusion

Forza Horizon 6 Series 3 Week 4 is a rewarding final week for the Italian Exotics theme in 2026, offering two full championships, a cooperative Trial, PR stunts, photo challenges, and Forzathon Shop exclusives — all of which Tournament Click has broken down here so you can complete the playlist efficiently, earn the headline prize cars, and close out the series with maximum points before the reset arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cars are required for the Series 3 Week 4 Trial in Forza Horizon 6?

The Trial in Week 4 is restricted to Italian mid-engine sports cars in the A 800 class. Check the Autoshow or Auction House if you need to acquire an eligible vehicle.

How many playlist points do I need for the 50-percent reward?

The exact point threshold varies by week, but typically crossing 50 percent of available events completed unlocks the first reward car. Check the in-game Festival Playlist screen for the live count.

Can I complete Week 4 events after the week resets?

No. Festival Playlist events expire when the weekly reset occurs. You must complete them before the timer shown on the playlist screen runs out.

What is the Series 3 completion reward in Forza Horizon 6?

Completing a sufficient percentage of all four weeks in Series 3 unlocks the Series 3 Super Wheelspin, which contains rare cars and high-value cosmetics.

Is the Italian Exotics theme returning in a future series?

Themes rotate on Playground Games' schedule. There is no confirmed return date for Italian Exotics in 2026, so earning theme-specific cars during Series 3 is your best opportunity.

What difficulty should I set for the championships if I am a casual player?

Setting AI difficulty to Highly Skilled or below with all driving assists enabled makes the championships completable without specialized tuning knowledge.

How do I earn Forzathon Points quickly in Week 4?

Completing Forzathon Daily Challenges and participating in Forzathon Live events are the fastest ways to accumulate points for the Forzathon Shop.

Does Tournament Click cover other Forza Horizon 6 weekly guides?

Yes. Tournament Click publishes weekly Festival Playlist guides for Forza Horizon 6 throughout each active series in 2026, covering every event type and reward.

What is the best car class for the Week 4 Cross-Country Championship?

An all-wheel-drive Italian car tuned for off-road performance in the S1 900 class is the most versatile choice for the Cross-Country Series events.

Where can I find community tunes for the PR stunts?

The in-game tuning board lets you search by car name and filter by tags like "drift" or "speed". Community tunes are free to download and can dramatically improve your PR stunt scores.