Earn the Gold Festival Wristband to become a Horizon Legend and access Legend Island. The official campaign guide links that status to Festival progression, rather than ownership of a Premium add-on.
Separate the destination from its unlock
Legend Island is the destination associated with the Gold Wristband. If access is missing, inspect your Festival progression first. An exploration Stamp, a large car collection or a paid pack does not establish that you have reached Gold.
Suggested final-progression review
Use the same objective-first approach at the end of the campaign as at its beginning.
- Check the current Wristband and next required event.
- Prepare for the exact event restriction instead of choosing your fastest car by habit.
- Complete the outstanding Festival requirement.
- Confirm that the Gold Wristband has been awarded.
- Inspect the newly available island events and choose one to learn before attempting a long race.
Prepare for a long event
Our recommendation is to test your car over a shorter route with similar corners first. Check braking consistency and avoid a build you cannot drive comfortably for an extended session. This is preparation advice, not a claimed fastest tune.
Sources & further reading
Sources checked October 3, 2026. Location reports are credited to their authors; this guide does not claim firsthand playtesting. Header artwork is a decorative illustration.
Playground Games — campaign and Festival progressionFrequently asked questions
Is a particular player level the verified unlock condition?
The source identifies the Gold Wristband. This page does not substitute an unverified player-level threshold for that condition.