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Forza Horizon 6 British Automotive Adds Drift Attack
Forza Horizon 6 received the British Automotive update from Playground Games on September 7, 2026, ahead of the Festival Playlist starting September 10. The update permanently adds Drift Attack at Shimanoyama Circuit, brings three cars that are new to Horizon through Series rewards and opens a British Automotive Takeover at the Aftermarket. Four additional new-to-Horizon cars also arrive through the Car Pass during the four-week series.
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British Automotive Adds a Permanent Drift Mode
The British Automotive update became available on September 7, with its four-week Festival Playlist beginning on September 10. The largest permanent gameplay addition is Drift Attack, a new Shared World activity built around scoring a single drifting lap at Shimanoyama Circuit.
| British Automotive addition | Details |
|---|---|
| New activity | Permanent Drift Attack at Shimanoyama Circuit |
| Festival Playlist | September 10 to October 8 |
| New Series Reward cars | Bentley Continental GT Speed, Ginetta G40 Junior, Vauxhall Astra VXR |
| Aftermarket | British Automotive Takeover |
| Car Pass | Four additional new-to-Horizon cars |
Drift Attack Starts Directly from the Open World
Drift Attack is located at Shimanoyama Circuit. After unlocking the Yellow Wristband, you can drive through the Drift Attack gantry directly from the open world and begin a run without entering a separate loading sequence.
The objective is to score as many drift points as possible in one lap. You can keep completing laps without a fixed attempt limit, but the leaderboard records your strongest single-lap score rather than combining every lap into one total.
| Drift Attack rule | How it works |
|---|---|
| Entry | Drive through the activity gantry at Shimanoyama Circuit. |
| Goal | Set the highest drift score possible during one lap. |
| Attempts | Continue driving additional laps to improve your score. |
| Clipping Zones | Drifting inside marked zones increases points. |
| Leaderboards | Compare scores in the world and through Convoy leaderboards. |
Leaderboard information also records drivetrain data, allowing players to compare scores with more information about how each car was configured.
The Collection Journal Adds Drift Rewards
Drift Attack has its own Collection Journal progression. Completing the applicable objectives unlocks cosmetic rewards and a special Jaguar.
- Drift Attack Racesuit.
- Drift Attack Helmet.
- 1990 Jaguar XJ-S Forza Edition.
The standard 1990 Jaguar XJ-S is also permanently added to the Autoshow, so the British Automotive update expands the normal car catalog as well as the Drift Attack reward path.
Three New Cars Headline the Festival Playlist
The British Automotive Festival Playlist contains 10 Series Reward cars, with three models making their first appearance in Horizon.
| New-to-Horizon Series Reward | Model year |
|---|---|
| Bentley Continental GT Speed | 2025 |
| Ginetta G40 Junior | 2019 |
| Vauxhall Astra VXR | 2006 |
The 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed is also the British Automotive Series Reward and remains available through the September 10 to October 8 series window.
The Aftermarket Gets a British Automotive Takeover
The Aftermarket dealership near Horizon Stadium receives a British Automotive Takeover. The refreshed selection includes cars that normally appear through Wheelspins, such as the 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera and 1961 Jaguar E-type.
The dealership also lets players test drive the current 20-point Festival Playlist reward car each week, giving the takeover a direct connection with the changing weekly Playlist lineup.
Four Car Pass Vehicles Arrive Weekly
The Car Pass adds another four vehicles that are new to Horizon. One car releases each week during British Automotive.
| Date | Car Pass vehicle |
|---|---|
| September 10 | 2025 McLaren W1 |
| September 17 | 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 |
| September 24 | 1998 Renault Sport Spider |
| October 1 | 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Luftauto 002 |
Car Pass is included with the Deluxe Edition, Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade. Players using the Standard Edition or Game Pass can purchase the Car Pass separately.
The September Update Targets Xbox and PC
The September 7 British Automotive update is available through Xbox Series X/S, the Xbox app on PC and Steam. Playground Games lists the download time as 17:00 UTC on September 7.
The Festival Playlist itself does not begin until September 10 at 14:30 UTC. This separates the game update from the start of the four-week British Automotive progression window.
Note: Drift Attack remains in Forza Horizon 6 after British Automotive ends. The October 8 date applies to the Festival Playlist and its rotating Series content, not to the permanent Drift Attack activity.
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8 questionsThe British Automotive game update became downloadable on September 7, 2026. Its Festival Playlist begins September 10 at 14:30 UTC and runs through October 8.
Drift Attack is a permanent Shared World activity at Shimanoyama Circuit. You enter through its gantry from the open world and try to record the highest drift score possible during a single lap.
No. Drift Attack is a permanent feature even though it launches alongside the British Automotive series.
Clipping Zones are marked sections of the Drift Attack route. Drifting within their boundaries increases the points earned during a run.
The three new-to-Horizon Series Reward cars are the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed, 2019 Ginetta G40 Junior and 2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR.
The Car Pass adds the 2025 McLaren W1, 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, 1998 Renault Sport Spider and 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Luftauto 002 across four weekly releases.
You need the Yellow Wristband at the Horizon Festival before entering Drift Attack.
The September 7 rollout covers Xbox Series X/S, the Xbox app on PC and Steam.