Beginner Tips for Unlocking Festival Wristbands in FH6

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1. Complete the Horizon Qualifiers First

Before anything else, you need to finish the Horizon Qualifiers and the Horizon Invitational. These initial races serve as your gateway into the festival. Only after completing them will you earn your first wristband and gain access to official Festival events.

2. Earn Reputation Points (Rep)

Progression isn’t just about racing—Reputation Points (Rep) fuel your advancement. You earn Rep by:

Winning Festival Races (Road, Dirt, Cross Country)
Hitting PR Stunts like Speed Traps or Danger Signs
Performing Skill Chains (drifts, near misses, air time)

Keep an eye on Rep milestones—each color wristband has a minimum requirement.

3. Master Specific Car Classes

FH6 has curated car sets for each type of event:

Road Races: Usually require fast roadsters or sports cars
Dirt Races: Off-road ready vehicles like rally cars or trucks
Cross Country: 4x4s or versatile SUVs
Hypercars: Locked until Purple Wristband

Using the correct car type makes races easier and helps you hit high Rep faster.

4. Beat Wristband Events

To officially move to the next wristband tier, you must complete a Wristband Event, which can include:

Showcase Events: Spectacular races against unique opponents, e.g., Chaser Zero mech battles.
Horizon Rush Events: High-adrenaline obstacle courses like those at Tokyo City Docks or Sotoyama Ski Resort.

These milestone events often test more than speed—they check precision, skill, and knowledge of the course.

5. Pick Your Progression Path

While Festival races have strict rules, the Discover Japan system lets you explore unofficial events:

Experiment with cars outside of Festival restrictions
Earn additional Rep and in-game rewards
Practice techniques for harder Wristband Events

Balancing official and unofficial events can make leveling faster and more enjoyable.

6. Collect Your Reward

Even after earning enough points, you must visit Race Central to physically collect your new wristband. This unlocks access to the next tier of races and events, so don’t skip it!

Wristband Tiers & Key Unlocks
Order Wristband Color Key Unlocks
1 Yellow Official Festival Entry
2 Green New Event Categories
3 Blue —
4 Pink —
5 Orange —
6 Purple Hypercars eligible in Festival races
7 Gold Legend Island & Colossus Circuit

The Gold Wristband crowns you a Horizon Legend and grants access to Legend Island, featuring the colossal Colossus Circuit that loops the entire map—your ultimate challenge.

Pro Tip: Focus on one wristband tier at a time. Complete all curated Festival races, nail PR Stunts, and save special events for last. This strategy maximizes efficiency and minimizes frustration for beginners.

Following this path ensures you’ll progress smoothly from Tourist to Horizon Legend, unlocking all Japan’s hidden challenges along the way.