The Festival Playlist keeps finding new ways to trip players up, and this week's winter daily challenge is no exception. The Bouncing off the Walls challenge asks players to perform three drift taps in Forza Horizon 6, a skill that sounds simple enough until you're spinning out for the fifth time trying to figure out exactly what counts.
A drift tap is exactly what it sounds like: your car's rear end must physically touch a wall while you're actively drifting. It sits inside the Horizon Decades series as part of the winter rotation, which means the window to complete it is limited. Miss it, and you're waiting for the next cycle.
The best spot on the map for this
Not every drift zone is built for this. The Kawazu Nanadaru Loop Bridge Drift Zone is the standout pick here because a long, solid wall runs alongside most of the track. That wall isn't going anywhere, and it gives you a consistent surface to work with rather than hunting for barriers in open-world areas. Starting at the beginning of the drift zone also makes other traffic invisible, so you're not fighting AI cars while trying to land a precise skill.
Car choice matters less than you'd expect. The Lotus Evija Forza Edition is a natural fit given its handling profile, but players have confirmed the technique works even in a stock Honda Acty with zero upgrades. The key here is momentum, not horsepower.
How the technique actually works
Drive toward the outer wall in second or third gear, keeping your line tight. Hit the e-brake (A/X on controller, Space on keyboard), then steer slightly away from the wall. The goal is to let the rear swing out and kiss the barrier, not slam into it. A light tap registers the skill; a full collision just resets your run.
The tricky part is the cooldown. Drift taps can't be chained back-to-back. You need to wait several seconds between each one, which means a single pass through Kawazu Nanadaru Loop Bridge might only yield one or two valid taps. Expect to run the zone two or three times before all three register.
What this means for your Festival Playlist progress
The Bouncing off the Walls challenge is one piece of the larger Horizon Decades series 2 winter reward chain. Completing it pushes your playlist percentage forward and contributes toward unlocking the season's locked cars and cosmetics. Missing daily challenges during winter weeks consistently is one of the fastest ways to fall behind on the reward track.
For players still building their drift fundamentals, the Forza Horizon 6 drift guide covering the best drift cars and techniques is worth bookmarking before attempting this challenge. And if you want to squeeze more speed out of whatever car you're running, the Forza Horizon 6 tuning guide breaks down every setting from tire pressure to differential balance so your setup isn't working against you.
