Festival Playlist events and rewards Jan. 20th - 27th (Winter S3)

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Below are the seasonal events and rewards found in the Campaign / Festival Playlist menu. Use this thread to share tips and tuning setups for completing challenges!

WINTER | DRY SEASON
SERIES 3: HAPPY NEW YEAR

This is the third season of Series 3.
The season starts at 6:30am Pacific on January 20th and closes at the same time on January 27th, 2022.

SERIES PROGRESS

Series total: 266 Points
Points are accumulated across all four seasons. Each event in the Festival Playlist has a number of points to earn noted in the bottom left corner of the event tile. Accumulate points with any combination of completed events to earn the first reward car, and continue earning points from remaining events to earn the second reward car. Cars noted as Exclusive are not available in the Autoshow, so grab them while you can! But don’t worry if you miss them, these cars may come back again for future Festival Playlists.

Reward: 2016 Zenvo TS1 (new Exclusive car) (120 points)
Reward: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (new Exclusive car) (200 points)

SEASON PROGRESS

Total Points: 65
Accumulate points with any combination of completed events this season to earn the first reward car, and continue earning points from remaining events to earn the second reward car.

Reward: 2003 Porsche Carrera GT (Autoshow value 1,000,000 CR) (25 points)
Reward: 2007 Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT38 (new Exclusive car) (45 points)

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FORZATHON EVENTS

Not only do completing these events earn seasonal points, they also earn Forzathon Points which can be used in the Forzathon Shop.

#Forzathon Weekly Challenge: Ultimate Offroader (5 points)
These four challenges must be completed in sequence for completion.

  • Safari Concept | Own and drive the 2016 Jeep Trailcat (Autoshow value 75,000 CR)
  • Hellcat Power | Win 3 Dirt Trail Events in your Jeep Trailcat
  • Natural Instincts | Earn 15 Air Skills in your Jeep Trailcat
  • Treacherous Terrain | Win 3 Cross Country Series Events in your Jeep Trailcat [Note: must be P2P, not circuit]

#Forzathon Daily Challenges (1 point each)
Each day a new challenge opens at 6:30am Pacific.

  • Dry Run | Reach 140 mph in any Dirt Racing Event
  • Plot Twist | Earn 5 Drift Skills in any Horizon Story Chapter
  • Taco This | Smash a Taco Cart
  • In Reverse | Complete a Drift theme Horizon Arcade in any Drift car
  • Hyper Equipment | Win a Road Race in a Hypercar
  • Play by the Rules | Play an Event Blueprint that was created by another player
  • A Little Something | Send a Gift Drop to another player

Forzathon Shop

  • 700 FP Car: 2018 Bugatti Chiron (Autoshow value 2,400,000 CR)
  • 400 FP Car: 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon (Autoshow value 150,000 CR)
  • 75 FP Clothing: Pink Blazer
  • 75 FP Emote: Pop ‘n’ Lock
  • Wheelspins and Super Wheelspins cost 80 and 300 FP each

SEASON EVENTS

Toggle the menu to show the rewards and restrictions for each event - if you complete the event in a car outside the restrictions or fail to meet the target, you won’t get the reward and points from completion.

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  • Horizon Arcade* (3 points)
  • Complete any Horizon Arcade theme.
  • The Trial* (10 points) | Grand Finale | Road Racing | (S1 900) Classic Racers
  • Note: You must have unlocked the Hall of Fame with Accolade points to enter the Trial.*
    Reward: Super Wheelspin
  • Seasonal Playground Games* (3 points) | Cat and Mouse | Aerodromo En La Selva | (A800) Horizon Special: David & Goliath
    Reward: 1983 GMC Vandura G-1500 (Autoshow value 25,000)
  • Danger Sign* (2 points) | La Cruz | (A800) 2016 Bentley Bentayga (Autoshow value 180,000 CR) | 702.1 feet
    Reward: Wheelspin
  • Speed Trap* (2 points) | Bypass | (S2 998) Anything Goes | 195.0 mph
    Reward: Wheelspin
  • Trailblazer* (2 points) | Over the Dune | (A800) 2017 Ford #25 ‘Brocky’ Ultra4 Bronco RTR (Autoshow value 500,000 CR) | 25 seconds
    Reward: Super Wheelspin
  • Championship* (5 points) | Cross-Country Skiing | Cross Country | (A800) Unlimited Buggies
    Reward: 2016 Ariel Nomad (Autoshow value 93,000)
  • Championship* (5 points) | Speed Skating | Street Scene | (S1 900) Super Saloons
    Reward: 2012 BMW M5 (Autoshow value 112,000)
  • Championship* (5 points) | Athletes | Road Racing | (S2 998) Cars Named “Super Sport”
    Reward: Classic Running Man Emote
  • Horizon Tour Co-op Championships* (3 points)
  • Win with your team.

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CHALLENGES

  • Photo Challenge* (2 points) | #BIGCITYLIGHTS | Photograph Guanajuato at night
    Reward: Action!!! Forza LINK phrase unlocked
  • Horizon Open* (2 points) | Third Time Lucky | Secure 3 Car Drops in the same game of The Eliminator
    Reward: Kinda sus Forza LINK phrase unlocked
  • The Eliminator* (2 points) | Battle Royale | Finish 30th or better
    Reward: I have the high ground Forza LINK phrase unlocked
  • Collectibles* (3 points) | Light the Beacons! | Smash 50 Floating Chinese Lanterns in the Dunas Blancas
    Reward: Eat my dust Forza LINK phrase unlocked

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MONTHLY RIVALS

  • Ferrari 488 GTB at Plaza Circuit* (4 points for the season, 16 points for the series)
  • Set a clean lap in the provided car in as many laps as you like.

SUPER7

Complete the Horizon Super7 in the Creative Hub menu
Reward: 2018 Ford #88 Mustang RTR (Autoshow value 500,000 CR)

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CarPass: Ferrari FXX-K Evo 2018

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Reminders and Notes:

If you encounter the game not behaving as expected, follow the basic troubleshooting steps before posting:

  1. Read the event requirements - both car type and class - to make sure you are eligible to complete it.
  2. Reboot your device and try again to see if that clears the issue.
  3. Read the Known Issues article at Forza Support and posts in this thread to see if there’s an issue or a workaround.
  4. Report the issue by using the link at the bottom of any article at Forza Support to Submit a Ticket with your details so it can be logged and investigated.

Tips

  • Remember to toggle the Festival Playlist menu to see the requirements for each event - both performance class and eligible vehicles.
  • You can View Eligible Cars from the Festival Playlist menu, and when entering an event location, but this may only show cars currently eligible under the combined event restrictions. There may be eligible cars in a lower PI class that can be upgraded to become eligible for the current seasonal event.

Horizon Special Themes
Horizon Special Themes are another way of grouping cars. You can find these in the Blueprint menu at any event location. David vs. Goliath offers a choice of small cars (Austin-Healey Sprite, BMW Isetta) vs. large vehicles (Local Motors Rally Fighter, Mercedes-Benz Unimog).

Accolades

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Lanterns should now be visible around the dunes on the West side of the map - smashing these not only unlocks the Collectibles challenge but also the Evolving World Accolade “Another One Lights the Dust!” which awards the Blue Camo Utility Trousers.

  • During the New Year, smash 25 Lanterns in the Toyota AT38 or the Toyota AT37 [disregard the incorrect model year in the description]

The Bugatti EB110 Super Sport can be upgraded to S2 to be eligible for the “Athletes” Championship. While you’re at it, you can use the EB110 to unlock the “Cars Can’t Fly!” Danger Sign Accolade:

  • Earn 3 stars at the Basejump Danger Sign in the 1992 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport
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That Speed Trap is tough in a S2.

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I haven’t tried yet so I apologize in advance if I’m off but S2 is one point shy of the highest class. A speed trap can’t be too difficult can it?

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My impression after trying it with several cars and tunes is that this speed trap is a bit difficult to get enough acceleration when approaching from the south because of the compound corner in front of it, and the uphill slope makes it difficult to gain speed.
The approach from the north side is downhill, but rather more difficult to get enough help than the south side because it is closer to the speed trap than the south side.
In addition to this disgusting layout, the target score is 40km/h higher than 3 Star score.

What’s more, the performance direction of the S2 class cars varies greatly from model to model.
Unless finding a car with decent handling and overwhelming power, this challenge will be a difficult one.

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Koenigsegg One:1 is probably a good choice and is recommended.
But I must say that I dislike this speed trap.
I can’t really explain why, but it was the most frustrating season PR stunt I’ve ever played. That was a more unpleasant experience than last week’s F40 speed trap.

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Thanks for this. Used a tuned One and got it on the first attempt.

Just about getting the right car!

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Just did it in Jesko using DUBS’ offroad tune.

  • came from south
  • big cut in second to last turn
  • cut only slightly in last corner, lifted just enough that I don’t go offroad anymore

Even got new PB.

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I used the Mosler (342 504 332) - Codcaos WR tune. Approached from the South and went through at 217.5 mph (about 20 mph over the required limit).

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Used the Rimac and got 205mph with ease.

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Think thats harder one without blueprint. For me the night is not rly working

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I wasn’t surprised and expected as much from the last time Forza didn’t know it was “night” in freeroam. But the first event I loaded wasn’t at night (I couldn’t recall which was and didn’t go looking for a blueprint right off). And when I quit out of the event it was almost night so I figured why not try it “au natural” again. Three tries, three fails, even one with the Chinese Lanterns just like the pic. Then I had a crazy idea… what if ALL that I have in the frame is “night” ? So I pointed the camera straight up, nothing but stars in the frame, and… it worked ! IT WORKED ! ! …such a stupid bug.

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I had a different experience. I had to abandon the speed trap with the F40 last week - the best I could do was still 2kms short. I must have tried a dozen different tunes and even purchased another F40 from Autoshop as someone said the barn find version wouldn’t do it. However, for this week, my 8yo grandson and I used the Rimac Concept 2 with S2-998 tune and it worked straight away. The Rimac has very powerful acceleration and I think this was a big advantage with the relatively short run-up.

We have both had issues with (a) the night photo and (b) Eliminator car drops. The Eliminator challenge result didn’t show up at first (did it twice), but later we noticed it was acknowledged and the points issued (!) We are using an Xbox Series X and Xbox One - same problems, but different hardware (same “platform” though).

I also had the same issue of only winning one race in the Trial, but winning the championship. It was my second attempt so I don’t know if the results were added together, if so, its a wierd thing to do.

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In case you’re wondering which event is bugged this week. It’s the “secure three car drops within one game of Eliminator”
I secured three of them. Didn’t register. Because of course it didn’t.

Edit: taking photo at night doesn’t work either. Good work.

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Maybe it’s like Christmas trees and you have to get two to three times as many for it to register…

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Worked fine for me, I secured 4. Maybe that made a difference. Who knows?

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I just had an Eliminator game where I secured 5 car drops and I still didn’t get credit for Third Time Lucky. Ugh.

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Try restarting the game worked for few players

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Weirdly enough it just auto-completed for me a good 45 minutes after the Eliminator match. Didn’t even restart the game, I was just driving around randomly and out of nowhere it popped up as completed. Strange, but I’ll take it.