Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Winter runs from September 24 through October 1, 2026 as the third week of the British Automotive Festival Playlist. The two seasonal reward cars are the 2016 Vauxhall Astra VXR at 20 points and the 2016 Bentley Bentayga at 40 points, while every completed event also pushes the wider Series 5 totals toward the Bentley Continental GT Speed and Aston Martin Valhalla Concept Car.
The quickest way through Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Winter is to collect the low-friction points first, then use the championships and Trial only if you still need progress. This week includes the #BambooPerfect Photo Challenge, the Shimanoyama Treasure Hunt, Drift Attack, a Jaguar C-X75 Weekly Challenge and several championships.
For the live seasonal schedule and reward cars, the official Forza Series 5 overview is the best first-party reference. It is worth checking alongside this Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Winter guide if you are playing near the Thursday playlist changeover.
Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Winter: Rewards and Point Targets
Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Winter Image Xbox Game Studios.
| Target | Reward |
|---|---|
| 20 Winter points | 2016 Vauxhall Astra VXR |
| 40 Winter points | 2016 Bentley Bentayga |
| 80 Series points | 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed |
| 160 Series points | 2019 Aston Martin Valhalla Concept Car |
If you only care about the two Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Winter seasonal cars, stop once you reach 40 Winter points. Players chasing the full British Automotive Series rewards should keep earning points because the monthly total carries across Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring.
Fastest low-risk points this week
Start with the two-point #BambooPerfect Photo Challenge, the three-point Shimanoyama Treasure Hunt and any easy daily challenges already unlocked. Monthly Rivals contributes Series progress after a clean lap, and Drift Attack/Horizon Play can add more without demanding a full three-race championship.
For #BambooPerfect, use a McLaren and take the required photo in the Bamboo Forest on the eastern side of the map around the Ito/Minamino border. The challenge cares about the correct manufacturer and location, not a specific McLaren model.
Jaguar Explorer Weekly Challenge
The four-stage Weekly Challenge in Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Winter uses the 2010 Jaguar C-X75. First own and drive it, then take the required photo north of Tokyo at Shinakawa, complete two Road Races and finish by parking at any Car Meet. If you do not own the C-X75, the Country Pickups seasonal championship can award one and is a better route than spending 3.2 million Credits at the Autoshow purely for one challenge.
Seasonal championships and the Trial
| Event | Requirement | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Country Pickups | B Class Pickups & 4x4s | Jaguar C-X75 |
| Cult Street | D Class Cult Cars | Reliant Supervan |
| Winter Rallies Trial | A Class Rally Monsters | Metro 6R4 |
Championships are where Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Winter becomes slower, so use them after the easier points. Solo seasonal championships normally require winning the series; in a convoy, focus on the team result across the races. The Trial is cooperative, so a sensible A-class Rally Monster and clean driving are more useful than arriving with a badly tuned maximum-power build.
Shimanoyama Treasure Hunt and when to do it
The Series 5 Winter Treasure Hunt is worth doing early because it takes only a short drive once the chest appears and pays 100,000 Credits, 5,000 XP and three Playlist Points. The chest is in southern Shimanoyama, north of Izu Skyline and southwest of Matsumi Great Bridge.
What to do before Winter resets
Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Winter ends when the playlist rotates on October 1. Before then, claim the 20- and 40-point cars from the Festival Playlist screen rather than assuming they will be delivered automatically. Check any unfinished daily challenges as the reset approaches because those are easy points to lose simply by forgetting to open the playlist.
For players short on time, Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Winter does not require clearing every icon. Prioritise the reward threshold you actually want, use the Treasure Hunt and photo challenge for efficient progress, and only grind the longer online/championship objectives if you still need points.
