Listen up, Festival fam! If you think youāve seen every weird and wonderful photo challenge in Forza Horizon 5, think again. Spring Series 2 brought us the absolute head-scratcher that is the "Unpeelieveable" challenge. I mean, who decided we had to photograph a Peel Trident at Teotihuacan? A relic of British microcar madness in front of ancient Mexican pyramids? Absolute chaos, and Iām totally here for it.
This photo op was way more involved than just picking a car from your garage and snapping a pic. Trust me, I learned the hard way. I rolled up in my trusty 1962 Peel P50āthe one they gave away for free over the holidays a few years backāonly to get absolutely nothing. The game just stared back at me like, "Nope, wrong tiny deathtrap." Thatās when I realized the task demanded the 1965 Peel Trident specifically, and it wasn't just sitting around in my collection.
Letās talk about how to get that elusive trident without losing your sanity. Back then, and still in 2026 for newer players revisiting the playlist, the 1965 Peel Trident was locked behind 45 Festival Playlist Season/Series Points. And if you're a completionist like me, you know that's a bit of a grind. The fastest way? Banging out The Cossie Weekly Forzathon Challenge and The Trial. Each one gave a juicy 10 points. But hereās the kickerāyou needed to be in the Hall of Fame to even enter The Trial. I had already blitzed through the Hall of Fame, but for anyone still chipping away at it, definitely prioritize that unlock.
Now, hereās where I got clever. Iām no tuning wizard, but I know the power of a good community tune. The weekly PR StuntsāSpeed Trap, Speed Zone, Danger Signāwere a goldmine for quick points. I hopped onto the Creative Hub, grabbed a few high-rated tunes that matched the restrictions, and ripped through those stunts in under 15 minutes. Itās amazing what a maxed-out AWD Peel Trident can do when itās not busy flipping over on a pebble. š
Alright, so I had the car. Next mission: find Teotihuacan. If youāve ever zoomed out on the map and felt personally attacked by the sheer number of icons, donāt worry, I feel you. Teotihuacan is that glorious cluster of pyramids tucked in the southeast, just north of the orange Horizon Wilds Outpost by the river. My pro tip? Go to your map, hit the filter, and uncheck EVERYTHING except Landmarks and Festival Sites. Suddenly, the map becomes readable, and Teotihuacan stands out like a beacon. I fast-traveled there because, honestly, driving across the map in a Peel Trident tests the limits of human patience.
Once I landed in the pyramid zone, I made sure my Peel Trident was clean and photogenicājust kidding, itās a bubble car, thereās only so much you can do. šø I pressed up on the d-pad to enter photo mode. And hereās a massive time-saver: if youāve unlocked Horizon Promo, just tap RB to snap a quick photo. It counts instantly! No need to fiddle with exposure or aperture. Iām all for artistic shots, but when Iām grinding playlist points, efficiency is king.
So, what did I get for my trouble? For completing the challenge, I bagged 2 Season/Series Points and the "Air Guitar" Emote. Perfect for rocking out during a Victory poseāor just looking ridiculous at the start line. But the real dopamine hit came from the bigger picture. Back in Series 2, the Legendary Gingerbread Outfit unlocked at 120 Points, and the jaw-dropping Legendary Aventador SVJ was the ultimate prize at 200 Points. Iām telling you, flexing that SVJ at the Horizon Festival still feels incredible, even in 2026. And when Series 2 ended on January 6 (yes, that was years ago), Series 3 dropped with a whole new set of challenges. The cycle never stops, and I love it.
In summary, hereās your cheat sheet to nail this challenge today:
| Step | What to Do | Pro Gamer Move |
|---|---|---|
| 1ļøā£ Get the Car | Earn 45 Playlist Points for the 1965 Peel Trident | Prioritize The Trial and Weekly Forzathon for max points |
| 2ļøā£ Reach the Location | Head to Teotihuacan, southeast map | Filter map for Landmarks only and fast travel |
| 3ļøā£ Snap the Photo | Use photo mode and press RB (with Horizon Promo) | Donāt use the P50āit wonāt work! |
I canāt even count how many times Iāve seen players mix up the Peel models. Just remember: P50 bad for this, Trident good. Simple.
So whether you're revisiting the Festival Playlist in 2026 or tackling this gem for the first time, now youāre armed with everything you need. Go get that emote, rack up the points, and maybe avoid doing donuts at Teotihuacanāunless you're recording, then definitely do some donuts. š©
Catch you on the leaderboards!
Forza Horizon 5 is available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|Sāand with cloud gaming, you can even grind playlist points on your phone. What a time to be alive.