Forza Horizon 6 Series 2 Update: Complete Patch Notes, Fixes, and Improvements – Horizon Play XP Boost, Drag Tire Fix, and More!

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Forza Horizon 6 Series 2 Update is now live with 30+ bug fixes and improvements including major Drag Tire physics changes, Horizon Play XP rebalancing, AI difficulty improvements, and visual fixes.

The update (Steam version 375.327) was released on June 15, 2026, and is up to 8 GB in size across Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam/Xbox app).

Series 2 Update Key Changes

Category Key Fix/Improvement Impact
Upgrades & Tuning Drag Tire physics adjusted Drag Tires no longer optimal outside drag racing  
Horizon Play XP required between Level 26-100 reduced Significantly faster ‘Maxed Out’ Achievement  
Horizon Play Level 32+ players auto-jump to 100 Instant Badges + ‘Maxed Out’ Achievement 
AI Difficulty balancing improved Better race difficulty calibration  
Festival Playlist Series 1 Daily Challenge Points retroactive Claim points via Playlist History 
Visuals Rain particles fixed on PC ‘High’ preset Rain effects restored  
Visuals Photo Mode lighting inconsistencies fixed Smooth time-of-day switching  
Road Discovery Roads Driven % added to Region Overview New tracking metric 
General Benchmark Mode launch delay fixed Faster game launch after benchmark  
Audio Lower-spec device audio improved Better performance on weak hardware 

How to Get the Series 2 Update

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Step 1: Check for Update on Your Platform

Navigate to your game library and check for updates:

  • Xbox Series X|S: Go to My Games & Apps → Select Forza Horizon 6 → Press Menu button → Check for updates.

  • Steam: Right-click Forza Horizon 6 in library → Properties → Updates → Ensure automatic updates are enabled.

  • Windows PC (Xbox App): Open Xbox app → My Library → Click Forza Horizon 6 → Check for update button.

The update should automatically download if automatic updates are enabled. The patch is approximately 8 GB.

Step 2: Verify Version Number

After installation, confirm you have the correct version:

  • Steam: Version 375.327.

  • Xbox Series X|S: Version 375.327 

  • Windows PC (Xbox App): Version 375.327.

Step 3: Launch and Confirm

Start Forza Horizon 6 and check the update notification on the loading screen. All changes should be active immediately.

Complete Patch Notes: All Fixes & Improvements

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General Performance

  • Performance and stability fixes applied across all platforms.

  • Fixed issue where launching the game after running Benchmark Mode would take longer than expected.

AI Improvements

Fix Description
Difficulty balancing Improvements to AI difficulty balancing for better race calibration  
Drivatar start behaviour Fixed issue with Drivatar race start behaviour  

Audio Changes

  • Improvements to audio performance on lower specification devices.

  • Adjusted volume of air vents on the 2010 Lamborghini Murciéłago LP 670-4 SV.

Badge Fixes

  • Fixed issue with Screechy Clean Badge where progress would only count during a Touge Event.

Design & Leaderboards

  • Fixed issue where Leaderboards would sometimes display the wrong drivetrain.

  • Fixed Convoy Leaderboards issue where times may not appear consistently for all players in the Convoy at Drag Meets and Time Attack Circuits.

Festival Playlist Fixes

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Fix Details
Daily Challenges timing Fixed issue where some Daily Challenges and Seasonal Job could be completed ahead of time 
Weekly Challenges label Fixed issue where completed Weekly Challenges in previous Season missing Completed label 
Daily Challenge unlock Fixed issue where various Daily Challenges across Seasons did not unlock for some players 
Series 1 retroactive points All Daily Challenge Points in Series 1 retroactively rewarded – visit Series 1 in Playlist History to claim 

Horizon Play XP Rebalancing (Major Change)

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This is the most significant progression change in the update:

  • Fixed issue where some players did not unlock Level 12 in Horizon Play until entering another race Event.

  • Adjusted XP required between Level 26 and Level 100 – significantly reduces time for ‘Maxed Out’ Achievement.

Automatic Level Boosts:

Your Current Level What Happens
Level 25+ Significant level jump + unlock new Badges 
Level 32+ Auto-jump to Level 100 + unlock Badges + ‘Maxed Out’ Achievement 

Road Discovery Updates

  • Added Roads Driven percentage to Region Overview.

  • Fixed issue where two road nodes would never be marked as Undiscovered.

  • Fixed inconsistencies in Road Discovery between Mini Map and World Map.

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Visual Fixes

Fix Car/Location
Motion blur artefact 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI GSR TM Edition rear  
Photo Mode lighting Inconsistent lighting when switching between times of day  
Green artefacts When taking photo through metal mesh fence  
Rain particles Disabled in ‘High’ Graphics Preset on PC – now fixed  
Red smoke Improved pixelated red smoke in Street Races when using upscaling  

Upgrades & Tuning: Drag Tire Physics (Critical Change)

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This is the most impactful gameplay change in Series 2:

Aspect Before Patch After Patch
Drag Tire cornering Too effective outside drag racing Significantly reduced cornering performance 
Optimal use case Used for multiple event types No longer optimal outside drag racing  
PI cost Same Retained – existing tunes won’t change PI class 
Example A 700 tune with good cornering A 700 tune with reduced cornering 
Leaderboards Many times using Drag Tires Will be reviewed and removed  
Drag times Unaffected Drag Leaderboards unaffected 

Developer Notes:
The team noticed Drag tires were reducing Performance Index (PI) significantly while still providing enough lateral grip to work effectively outside Drag Racing. This is not the expected behavior. Drag Tire physics now align with their intended use case.

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Critical Mistakes to Avoid After This Update

  • Don’t keep using Drag Tires on non-drag events – they now have significantly reduced cornering performance and are no longer optimal.

  • Expect leaderboard recalibration – lap times set with Drag Tires prior to this patch will be identified and removed.

  • Claim your Series 1 retroactive points – visit Series 1 in Playlist History to claim Daily Challenge Points you earned.

  • Don’t worry about PI changes – your existing tunes will stay in the same PI class but will perform differently.

  • If you’re Level 32+, you’ll automatically hit 100 – no need to grind XP manually.

 

The Series 2 Update delivers meaningful gameplay rebalancing with the Drag Tire changes, massive progression acceleration for Horizon Play grinders, and numerous quality-of-life fixes. If you’re competitive on leaderboards, recalibrate your tire choices immediately. If you’re chasing the ‘Maxed Out’ Achievement, you’re now months closer to completion.

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