Working from 9 to 5
Complete your first task
The task is unlocked immediately after the introduction. Open the Activities tab, select a task mission and complete all objectives. Difficulty level doesn't matter.
Just getting started
Complete your first Tuge battle
The Toge battle unlocks early in the mountainous region. Even if you lose, complete the race to earn achievements. Having an AWD grip car makes this task easier.
Welcome to Japan
Complete the opening act
Once you complete the tutorial sequence and reach free roam, you'll unlock a can't-miss story achievement.
first of many
Complete the first qualifier
As you progress through the festival story, the preliminaries appear. Enter the qualifiers and complete the event.
welcome to horizon
Obtain a yellow wristband
Complete races, stories, and PR stunts until your first Horizon rank-up is automatically unlocked.
festival fan
Get the green bracelet
Instead of working through one event repeatedly, focus on completing a variety of activity types.
making waves
Get the blue wristband
The fastest progression comes from a combination of racing, discovery, and story missions.
Well, do you think it's difficult?
Get the pink wristband
Progressing to higher level festivals typically requires completing regional championships and showcase events.
Orange Are you glad you made it?
Get the Orange Wristband
Prioritize unfinished icons on the map for the fastest Festival XP gains.
in the spotlight
Get the purple bracelet
Most players will naturally unlock this feature as they work towards completing the map.
Horizon Legends
Get a gold bracelet
Near final game progression is required across all major festival categories.
stamping ground
Get the yellow collection stamp
Complete enough collection journal objectives, including roads, landmarks, and collectibles.
View attractions
Get the green collection stamp
Reveal more of the map and interact with optional side activities.
travel everywhere
Get the Blue Collection Stamp
Activities focused on discovery, such as roads and landmarks, are the quickest route.
Create your own path
Get the Pink Collection Stamp
Accelerate your collection progress quickly by mixing exploration with event completion.
Here! listen!
Get the Orange Collection Stamp
Treasure cars, bonus boards, and mascots all contribute.
What an adventure!
Earn the Purple Collection Stamp
Save this for late-game cleanup while you complete other achievements.
master explorer
Get the Gold Collection Stamp
You'll need to explore the map and complete side objectives extensively.
boss
Maximize your career advancement
Repeat the same job category and complete bonus objectives for faster promotion XP.
Good addition to my collection
Get a Treasure Car
Treasure cars are hidden vehicles marked with clues or rumors on the map. Claim one at your location.
treasure hunter
Obtain 9 treasure cars
Use off-road vehicles to quickly reach hidden areas and fully reveal areas marked with clues. We have a full guide detailing their locations.
bargain hunting
Buying an Aftermarket Car
Visit your dealer or aftermarket supplier to purchase the right tune/import vehicle.
horizon cartographer
Reveal the entire map
Drive every section of road. Small dirt roads and parking lots are usually the last missing pieces.
Another lap won't hurt
Setting Lap Times on the Time Attack Circuit
Participate in the Time Attack event and complete 1 clean lap without resetting.
fresh tire smoke
Drag meeting completed
Drag meets appear in industrial or highway areas. Complete all rounds of an event.
four swords
Complete the LINK skill
LINK skills require you to link together cooperative or combo-based actions. Look at the skill prompt.
Accumulate mileage
See all 10 regions
Drive to each named area once. Fast travel is helpful once it is unlocked.
Tokyo resident
Complete 33 activities in downtown Tokyo
PR stunts, races, collectibles and stories are all important. Short events are the fastest way.
a crowd pleaser
Earn 36 PR stars in Otani
Instead of one utility vehicle, use special stunt vehicles for speed traps, drift zones and hazard signs.
white ghost
Complete 5 Tuge battles
Lower AI difficulty if necessary. Grip-oriented Japanese cars perform best on narrow downhill roads.
Kakur!
Complete Horizon Rush
Horizon Rush events focus on stunt driving and traversing challenges. Complete one event.
feel the rush
Complete 3 Horizon Rush events
You can play shorter rush events for faster completion.
blank slate
Buy Yashiki Player House
Save your credit early and avoid unnecessary car purchases until you can afford to buy a home.
What are you doing on my property?
Visit other players’ estates
Join free roaming online, open the player menu and select “Visit Estate”.
Show us what you've got!
Display 3 cars in your garage
Use the Garage Showcase feature to assign three unique vehicles.
a devoted tourist
Get 3 stars in your day trip story
Play easier story chapters with upgraded cars to quickly improve your score.
collector
COLLECT 100 DIFFERENT CARS
Wheelspins, trade-in cars, Barn Finds and Autoshow purchases all count toward the total.
first love
Buy a car at an auto show
If you want it right away, buy the cheapest vehicle you can get.
Meeting My Way Downtown
Complete the Mech My Day Showcase
Showcase events are unlocked through festival progression. Complete the entire scripted race sequence.
rise to new heights
Complete the Flight Club Showcase
Typically unlocked after earning a mid-tier wristband and completing local events.
parking around the world
Parking at 3 car gathering spots
Drive to the indicated Car Meet hub and remain parked until your visit is registered in the game.
a whole new world
Drive an R-Class car.
If you don't already own a car, upgrade your existing car to the R-Class by tuning it.
Ready to rumble
Obtain 10 Horizon Play levels
Online race and team modes deliver the fastest Horizon Play XP.
maximum
Obtain 100 Horizon Play levels
Build them up naturally over time by completing daily and weekly multiplayer challenges.
even the stadium
Complete a Spec Racing Championship race
Spec Championship uses preset tuning rules, so focus on driving cleanly rather than tuning the settings.
to the moon
Get 1 star on the Irokawa release
Approach from the longest possible runway and use a fast AWD vehicle.
All eyes are on you
Park the 2025 GR GT Prototype at a car meet
Win a car from a trade-in, dealership, or auction, then drive it to a car meet and greet location.
track day
Set lap on track toy
Use a Track Toy category vehicle on the Time Attack Circuit and complete one timed lap.
a historic effort
Receive Series Record Rewards
Complete enough Season Playlist objectives to unlock milestone rewards.
playlist
Earn all playlist points in a season
All Season Challenges must be completed before the weekly reset. Prioritize limited-time events first.
smash coat
Smash your first local mascot
Mascots are large collectible props scattered throughout each area. Drive through one.
We have to destroy them all
Smash 200 local mascots
Use fast travel and explore urban areas dense with mascot collectibles.
A few fragments are nothing!
Destroy 200 bonus boards
Both XP and Fast Travel boards are included. Use off-road vehicles to reach hidden boards faster.
racing enthusiast
Win 57 festival race events
For an easier win, lower the Drivatar difficulty to Highly Skilled or lower. Circuit racing is generally the fastest.
at the board of directors
Win your first festival race
Every standard race counts as long as you finish first.
Pin it!
Discover 10 landmarks
Landmarks appear on the map when you arrive nearby. Exploring the city is the fastest way.
novelist
Obtain 81 Story Stars
Replay short story chapters and use upgraded cars to continually achieve the 3-star requirement.
