Those first few hours in Forza Horizon 6 move quickly. There's Tokyo traffic, new events, a huge map, and a garage that may look a little bare at first. Returning players can get a welcome lift through Loyalty Rewards, which recognise activity in earlier Forza games on the same Microsoft account. The cars arrive at no extra cost, so you can keep more FH6 Credits for tuning parts, auction finds, and the cars you actually want to build. It's a nice nod to players who've stuck with the series over the years, and it can make the opening stretch feel far less restrictive.
What the game looks for
Loyalty eligibility is linked to your Microsoft account, not the machine you happen to be playing on today. If you played Forza Horizon, Horizon 2, Horizon 3, Horizon 4, Horizon 5, or Forza Motorsport from 2023 while signed into that account, FH6 may recognise that history. Xbox players moving to PC are still covered, provided they use the same account and Gamertag. That's the key detail. A lot of people have more than one account from old consoles, family setups, or Game Pass subscriptions, and it's easy to sign into the wrong one without noticing. Before you spend ages searching menus, check the profile name shown in FH6 and compare it with the account used for your older Forza saves. The rewards are tied to account history, so starting a fresh career in FH6 doesn't erase your entitlement.
When reward cars show up
You don't need a code, a special edition, or a separate menu option to collect these vehicles. After you finish the opening race in Tokyo City and gain access to the main game, FH6 should check your profile in the background. Eligible cars are then placed in your garage. Sometimes you'll spot the delivery notice right away; other times, the garage count changes with very little fanfare. Have a proper look through your collection and filter by manufacturer or car type if the garage is already filling up. These are usually signature cars connected with past games, so they're more than throwaway starter vehicles. Some will be useful early on, while others are the sort of cars you'll keep because they remind you of a particular Horizon map, road trip, or long evening spent chasing a seasonal event.
If the garage is still empty
Missing rewards are frustrating, but it doesn't always mean anything has gone wrong permanently. First, complete the introduction if you haven't done so already, then close FH6 fully and load it again. Give the game time to connect and sync before jumping straight into an event. It can also help to confirm that your console or PC is online and that cloud saves have finished syncing. If you recently changed devices, let the older save data settle before making more changes. Server processing can lag behind a launch, especially when lots of players are reaching the same point at once. Check official Forza channels for notices about reward delivery updates, since account-side corrections may be applied without a large download. If a reasonable wait and a restart don't help, contact Forza Support with your Gamertag, platform, and the previous titles you played. They can inspect the account record rather than asking you to wipe a perfectly good save.
Making the most of an early garage
Loyalty cars won't instantly make every race easy, and that's fine. Think of them as useful choices rather than the only cars worth driving. Try them in the classes where they fit naturally, then decide whether a few upgrades suit your style. One player may prefer a clean road build with better tyres and braking, while somebody else will turn the same car into a dirt setup just for seasonal races. The rest of your collection will grow through Autoshow purchases, Festival Playlist prizes, Wheelspins, Car Pass vehicles, seasonal activities, and treasure discoveries across the map. There's no need to rush every purchase during the opening days. A garage with a few dependable cars in different classes is usually more useful than one expensive machine that only shines in a single event type.
Final Thoughts
Loyalty Rewards are a small but worthwhile thank-you for long-time Forza players, and they're especially helpful when you're still finding your feet in Japan. Use the correct Microsoft account, finish the opening sequence, and allow the online services a little time to catch up before worrying about an absent delivery. Once the cars appear, they give you more room to experiment without draining your funds. If you're looking to widen your options even further, some players choose to buy FH6 Super Wheelspins alongside regular play, while still saving their best cars for the events they enjoy most.
