With its launch fast approaching, Forza Horizon 6 has unveiled its official PC system requirements, giving players a clearer idea of the hardware needed to experience the game at different performance levels. Developed by Playground Games, the upcoming title is set to arrive on Xbox Series X|S and PC in May, with a strong focus on visual fidelity and performance scalability.
The newly shared specifications outline four distinct configurations, ranging from entry-level setups to high-end systems capable of delivering 4K gameplay with ray tracing enabled.
Modern Features Push Hardware Demands
Forza Horizon 6 will support the latest upscaling technologies, including DLSS 4, AMD FSR (versions 3 and 4), and Intel XeSS 2.1. These features are expected to help players achieve smoother performance across a range of hardware.
In addition, the game introduces ray-traced reflections and global illumination, significantly enhancing lighting realism but also increasing system requirements for those aiming at higher settings.
Minimum Requirements Target 1080p Players
At the lower end, the game remains accessible to a wide audience. Players targeting 1080p at 60 FPS on low settings will need:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, or Intel Arc A380
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: SSD required
- OS: Windows 10/11 (version 22H2 or later)
This configuration ensures that players with modest systems can still access the full experience, albeit with reduced visual quality.
Recommended Specs Aim for 1440p Performance
For a more balanced experience at 1440p and high settings, the recommended configuration steps up performance expectations:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, or Intel Arc A580
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: SSD
- OS: Windows 10/11 (22H2 or later)
This tier is likely to represent the sweet spot for most PC players, offering strong visuals without requiring cutting-edge hardware.
Extreme Settings Demand High-End Systems
Players aiming for 4K resolution at 60 FPS with maximum settings will need significantly more powerful hardware:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- RAM: 24 GB
- Storage: NVMe SSD
- OS: Windows 10/11 (22H2 or later)
The jump to NVMe storage reflects the game’s likely reliance on fast data streaming for its open-world environment.
Ray Tracing Pushes Requirements Even Further
For the most demanding experience—4K upscaled gameplay at 60 FPS with ray tracing enabled—the requirements increase again:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
- RAM: 32 GB
- Storage: NVMe SSD
- OS: Windows 10/11 (22H2 or later)
This configuration is clearly aimed at enthusiasts looking to experience the game at its visual peak, combining advanced lighting with high-resolution output.
