Forza Horizon 6 Rivals Leaderboard Reset Explained (2026): What You Lose, What You Keep & PR Stunts Reset Warning
Rivals times disappeared? Collection rewards missing? PR Stunts next? Garage affected?
The Italian Exotics update brought more than just new Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Playground Games has completely reset the Rivals leaderboards, wiping every lap time from the books.
Here's exactly what Playground Games reset, why it happened, what stays unlocked, and what you should do now.
Quick Answer Box
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Were Rivals reset? | ✅ Yes |
| Personal bests removed? | ✅ Yes |
| Cars lost? | ❌ No |
| Collection rewards lost? | ❌ No |
| Garage affected? | ❌ No |
| PR Stunts next? | ⚠️ Expected |
What Happened?
The Italian Exotics update (version 398.92.0) included a complete wipe of all Rivals leaderboards, starting with the patch that went live on July 13, 2026.
Every Rivals time — legitimate or otherwise — was removed from the leaderboards. This affects Rivals records only — not your garage, cars, or Credits.
Why Playground Reset Rivals
Playground Games discovered "unrealistic entries" on the Rivals leaderboards. These were achieved through:
| Reason | Impact |
|---|---|
| Glitched times | Removed |
| Drag Tire exploit | Removed |
| AFK Auto Drive runs | Removed |
| Fair competition | Restored |
Some players used Drag Tires to exploit physics before Playground's June 15 balance changes, creating times that were impossible under normal conditions.
Official Statement
Playground Games acknowledged that legitimate players would lose their times, but said a full reset was the fairest solution to ensure everyone starts with a clean competitive leaderboard.
Important: Players with legitimate laps also lost their times because Playground chose a complete wipe instead of trying to separate legitimate and illegitimate entries.
💡 CMS Note: The patch also completely plugs the core gameplay loopholes, including the infamous Estate skill farming loops and the glitch that allowed players to make themselves completely un-challengeable in The Eliminator by adjusting their Freeroam head-to-head privacy toggles.
What You Lose vs What You Keep
| You Lose | You Keep |
|---|---|
| Personal Rivals times | Cars |
| Leaderboard rankings | Credits |
| Friends comparisons | XP |
| Ghost records | Collection rewards |
| PB positions | Garage |
Your previous Rivals ghosts and leaderboard positions are also cleared because they are tied to the deleted lap records.
Most players feared losing unlocks, but only leaderboard records were removed.
Do Collection Journal Rewards Disappear?
NO
Good news: Collection unlocks remain.
The official confirmation is clear: "any clean times posted to earn the associated Collection Journal items for the Rivals will not be lost and will remain unlocked".
✅ Cars remain
✅ Cosmetics remain
✅ Badges remain
✅ Progress remains
Only leaderboard entries disappear.
Does This Affect My Garage?
Affected?
❌ Cars
❌ Credits
❌ Skill Points
❌ Festival Playlist
❌ Wheelspins
❌ Car Pass
✅ Rivals lap records
The reset is purely about leaderboard competition. Everything else in your game is intact.
Why Did Legitimate Players Lose Their Records?
Playground had two options:
Option A: Try to identify and remove only exploit times — risking missing some or falsely removing legitimate players.
Option B: Reset everything and give everyone a clean competitive starting point.
They chose Option B because it guarantees a fair competitive restart.
"We understand this will be disappointing to players with legitimate lap times," the studio said. "However, we've chosen this approach so that way everyone has a clean sheet to play with going forward".
PR Stunts Warning
Could PR Stunts Be Reset Next?
Playground has said it expects to perform a complete PR Stunts leaderboard wipe after the necessary exploit fixes are rolled out, but no date has been announced yet.
The studio is "looking into resolving some glitches that can be used to pollute PR Stunts Leaderboards with unrealistic scores" and expects to perform a complete wipe once the fixes are ready.
| Activity | Current Status |
|---|---|
| Rivals | ✅ Reset |
| PR Stunts | ⚠️ Expected later |
| Festival Playlist | ✅ Safe |
| Collection | ✅ Safe |
No date has been announced yet, but PR Stunts players should be prepared.
If you're chasing top PR Stunts rankings, consider taking screenshots of your best scores now. Playground has already indicated another leaderboard wipe is expected once exploit fixes are ready, although no date has been announced.
Should You Replay Rivals Now?
| Player | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Casual | Wait or replay favorites |
| Completionist | Start rebuilding |
| Competitive | Begin immediately |
| Top leaderboard | Definitely replay |
If you care about leaderboard positions, start fresh now. The new season means anyone can climb the rankings.
Community Reaction
What players liked:
✅ Fair restart
✅ Cleaner competition
✅ Exploit removal
What players disliked:
❌ Lost legitimate records
❌ Friend leaderboards wiped
❌ Months of progress disappeared
The reset is a mixed bag — welcomed by those who wanted fair competition, frustrating for players who spent months perfecting lap times.
What Should You Do Next?
✅ Replay favorite Rivals events
✅ Beat your PB and set new records
✅ Screenshot new records
✅ Watch for PR Stunts news
✅ Ignore fake "restore" videos — old times cannot be recovered
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Drag Tire physics balance update |
| July 13, 2026 | Italian Exotics Update & Rivals Leaderboard Wipe |
| Future update (TBA) | Expected PR Stunts leaderboard reset |
FAQ
Why did Forza Horizon 6 reset Rivals?
To remove unrealistic lap times achieved through glitches and Drag Tire exploits.
Did I lose my cars?
No — garage, cars, and Credits are unaffected.
Do Collection rewards disappear?
No — Collection Journal rewards remain unlocked.
Why were legitimate times removed?
Playground chose a complete wipe instead of trying to separate legitimate and illegitimate entries.
Will PR Stunts reset?
Yes — a PR Stunts reset is expected in the future.
Can I recover old records?
No — they are permanently gone.
Does this affect Festival Playlist?
No — Festival Playlist progress is unaffected.
Do I need to replay Rivals?
If you want to be on the new leaderboards, yes.
Does this affect achievements?
No — achievements tied to Rivals that you already earned remain.
Will Playground restore my old time?
No — the reset is permanent.
Final Verdict
✅ Fair competition restored — no more glitched times polluting the boards
✅ Progress mostly unaffected — your garage, Credits, and Collection rewards are safe
❌ Only leaderboard history disappeared — legitimate players lost their records too
Although losing legitimate lap times is disappointing, every player now starts from the same point. If you enjoy competitive Rivals, this is the best opportunity since launch to establish new personal bests on a clean leaderboard.
If you mainly play Rivals, you'll need to rebuild your records. If you only use Rivals for Collection rewards, your unlocks remain safe.
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