Forza Horizon 6 PC System Requirements: Minimum, Recommended, 1440p & 4K Specs
Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19, 2026, and as of today (May 14, 2026) Playground Games and Xbox have published the official PC system requirements on Steam and forza.net. This page consolidates the confirmed minimum and recommended tiers, what we know about higher 1440p/4K configurations, storage and SSD rules, and the supported upscaling technologies (DLSS 4, FSR 4, XeSS 2.1). Where the Steam page does not officially publish a tier (for example a dedicated 4K Extreme tier), we say so rather than invent hardware.
Key Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| PC Release Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Minimum OS | Windows 10 22H2 (version 19045) or higher |
| Minimum CPU | Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Minimum GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1650 / AMD RX 6500 XT / Intel Arc A380 |
| Minimum RAM | 16 GB |
| Minimum DirectX | 12 |
| Minimum Storage | 167 GB SSD |
| Recommended OS | Windows 10 22H2 (version 19045) or higher |
| Recommended CPU | Intel i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Recommended GPU | NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc A580 |
| Recommended RAM | 16 GB |
| Recommended Storage | 167 GB SSD |
| 4K Ultra Tier (Steam) | Not listed — Steam publishes Minimum and Recommended only |
| 4K Ultra CPU | (unconfirmed) |
| 4K Ultra GPU | (unconfirmed) |
| 4K Ultra RAM | (unconfirmed) |
| Ray Tracing | Ray-Traced Reflections and RTGI supported |
| DLSS | DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation (RTX 50), Frame Generation (RTX 40+), Super Resolution (all RTX), DLAA, Reflex |
| FSR | FSR 4 or FSR 3 depending on GPU |
| XeSS | Intel XeSS 2.1 |
| DirectStorage | (unconfirmed) |
| Minimum NVIDIA Architecture | Turing (Pascal/GTX 10-series not supported) |
| Minimum AMD Architecture | RDNA (Polaris/Vega not supported) |
| Steam Deck | Verified |
| Handheld Support | Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, ROG Ally X |
| Cross-Save | Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam, SteamOS, PC handhelds; PS5 upcoming |
| Benchmark Mode | Built-in |
| Live Settings | Render settings changeable without restarting |
Official Forza Horizon 6 PC Requirements at a Glance
Microsoft and Playground Games have published two official tiers on the Steam store page for Forza Horizon 6. Both tiers require an SSD, Windows 10 22H2 or newer, DirectX 12, and 16 GB of RAM — only the CPU and GPU change between them.
| Tier | OS | CPU | GPU | RAM | Storage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Windows 10 22H2 (19045) or higher | Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | NVIDIA GTX 1650 / AMD RX 6500 XT / Intel Arc A380 | 16 GB | 167 GB | SSD Required, DirectX 12 |
| Recommended | Windows 10 22H2 (19045) or higher | Intel i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc A580 | 16 GB | 167 GB | SSD Required, DirectX 12 |
A dedicated 4K Ultra / Extreme / Ray Tracing tier is not published on the Steam store page itself. Third-party outlets have reported higher tiers based on a Forza-published infographic, but those numbers vary across outlets and we do not list them as confirmed.
Both GPU options on the minimum tier — the GTX 1650 and RX 6500 XT — sit at the very bottom of what Playground Games considers playable. If you are targeting even a smooth 1080p experience you will want headroom above these cards. The Intel Arc A380 is the only Intel option at this tier, and while it is officially listed it is the least powerful of the three minimum-tier options. All three options share the same 16 GB RAM requirement, meaning RAM is not a bottleneck on paper, but system RAM speed can matter on platforms with shared memory (integrated graphics excluded from support entirely).
Storage, SSD and DirectStorage
The Steam store page lists 167 GB available space for both Minimum and Recommended tiers, and both explicitly require an SSD — HDDs are not supported. This is a significant jump over Forza Horizon 5’s roughly 100 GB footprint. For more on what changed between the two titles, see Forza Horizon 6 vs Forza Horizon 5 — what’s new.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Install size (Steam) | 167 GB |
| HDD supported | No — SSD Required |
| NVMe specifically required | Not stated on Steam page |
| DirectStorage | (unconfirmed) |
- PC install size: 167 GB (Steam listing)
- HDD: Not supported — SSD Required for both tiers
- NVMe specifically: not called out as mandatory on the Steam page
- DirectStorage: not mentioned as a requirement on the official Steam store page or on the forza.net PC feature article reviewed; some third-party outlets state DirectStorage 2.0 is used for asset streaming, so this is marked as (unconfirmed) pending official confirmation
Microsoft’s support article on the PC specs page (support.forza.net) was not directly retrievable at the time of writing (HTTP 403), so the SSD/NVMe distinction at the higher tiers is also uncertain. Budget at least 200 GB free after the install if you plan to record clips or install multiple games alongside FH6.
GPU Compatibility Floor: Turing and RDNA or Newer
Forza Horizon 6 has a hard architectural floor for supported GPUs. Per the official Forza support documentation, certain older GPU families are explicitly unsupported regardless of raw performance.
| Vendor | Minimum Supported Architecture | Unsupported (Examples) |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | Turing (GTX 16-series / RTX 20-series) | GTX 1070, GTX 1080 (Pascal) |
| AMD | RDNA | RX 400/500 (Polaris), RX Vega (Vega) |
| Intel | Arc (A-series) | Iris Xe and older not listed |
- NVIDIA: Minimum supported architecture is Turing (GTX 16-series / RTX 20-series). Pascal-based cards like the GTX 1070 and GTX 1080 are below the minimum spec and are not guaranteed to work.
- AMD: Polaris (RX 400/500 series) and Vega-based cards are below the minimum spec and will not work.
- Intel: Arc A380 is the minimum listed Intel option on the Steam page.
This matches the minimum-tier GPU recommendation (GTX 1650, RX 6500 XT, Arc A380) — all of which sit at or above the Turing/RDNA floor. Owners of older GTX 10-series or RX 500-series cards will need to upgrade before launch on May 19. This is a harder cut than Forza Horizon 5 made, which still ran on a broader range of older NVIDIA hardware.
Upscaling and Ray Tracing Support (DLSS 4, FSR 4, XeSS 2.1)
Forza Horizon 6 ships day one with the latest vendor upscalers and ray tracing features. Per the official forza.net PC deep-dive, this is one of the most comprehensively featured PC launches in the Forza series. For a full breakdown see DLSS 4, FSR 4 and XeSS 2.1 in Forza Horizon 6.
Ray Tracing
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Ray-Traced Reflections | Supported |
| Ray-Traced Global Illumination (RTGI) | Supported |
NVIDIA Upscaling and Frame Rate Technologies
| Technology | GPU Requirement |
|---|---|
| DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation | RTX 50 Series |
| DLSS Frame Generation | RTX 40 Series and above |
| DLSS Super Resolution | All GeForce RTX cards |
| DLAA | All GeForce RTX cards |
| NVIDIA Reflex | All GeForce RTX cards |
AMD and Intel
| Technology | Notes |
|---|---|
| AMD FSR 4 | Supported depending on GPU |
| AMD FSR 3 | Fallback depending on GPU |
| Intel XeSS 2.1 | Supported |
The game also includes a built-in benchmark mode, live previews for many graphics settings, and the ability to change render settings without restarting — useful for tuning to your monitor, whether you target 1080p60, 1440p high, or 4K with upscaling.
1440p, 4K and “Max Settings”: What Is and Isn’t Confirmed
Steam’s listing only defines Minimum and Recommended. The Recommended tier (RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT / Arc A580) is widely reported as the target for 1440p High at 60 FPS, but that exact performance target is not printed on the Steam store page itself — it appears on the Forza-published spec infographic referenced by outlets such as PC Gamer and dotesports.
Reports of a higher “Extreme” / “4K” / “Extreme RT” tier exist, citing CPUs like the i7-12700K or Ryzen 7 7700X and GPUs in the RTX 40/50 or RX 7000/9000 families — but the exact models vary by outlet and have not been confirmed against a first-party page directly. Until the official forza.net specs article is fully accessible, those higher-tier hardware numbers are (unconfirmed).
What is confirmed:
| Feature | Confirmed |
|---|---|
| 4K HDR output | Yes |
| Ray tracing on PC | Yes |
| Ultrawide support | Yes |
| Upscaling (DLSS/FSR/XeSS) as path to high-res targets | Yes |
| 60+ FPS uncapped framerate | Yes |
| Steam Deck Verified | Yes |
| ROG Ally / Ally X optimized | Yes |
For handheld coverage see Forza Horizon 6 on Steam Deck and ROG Ally. On PC handhelds, cross-save is supported across Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Steam, SteamOS, and PC gaming handhelds, with a PS5 version described as upcoming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum PC requirements for Forza Horizon 6?
Per the official Steam listing: Windows 10 22H2 or newer, Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 1650 / AMD RX 6500 XT / Intel Arc A380, DirectX 12, and 167 GB of SSD storage. An SSD is required — HDDs are not supported.
What are the recommended specs for Forza Horizon 6?
Steam lists Intel i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 16 GB RAM, and NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc A580 on Windows 10 22H2+, with 167 GB on an SSD. Third-party outlets report this tier targets 1440p High at 60 FPS.
How much storage does Forza Horizon 6 take on PC?
167 GB of free space on an SSD, per the Steam store page. This is a sizeable jump over Forza Horizon 5’s approximately 100 GB install size.
Does Forza Horizon 6 support DLSS, FSR and XeSS?
Yes. The game supports NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation on RTX 50 cards, DLSS Frame Generation on RTX 40+, DLSS Super Resolution on all RTX cards, plus DLAA and Reflex. AMD FSR 4 (or FSR 3 depending on GPU) and Intel XeSS 2.1 are also supported at launch.
Will Forza Horizon 6 run on a GTX 1070 or GTX 1080?
No — Forza support states that NVIDIA Pascal-architecture GPUs (GTX 10-series) are below the minimum supported specification and are not guaranteed to work. Turing (GTX 16-series / RTX 20-series) is the minimum supported NVIDIA architecture.
Is an SSD required for Forza Horizon 6?
Yes. The Steam store page lists “SSD Required” in the additional notes for both the Minimum and Recommended tiers. HDDs are not supported.
Is Forza Horizon 6 Steam Deck Verified?
Yes. Forza confirmed FH6 will be Steam Deck Verified at launch and is optimized for PC handhelds including the ASUS ROG Ally and Ally X.
What CPU and GPU do I need for 4K max settings in Forza Horizon 6?
The Steam store page does not publish a dedicated 4K Ultra tier. Hitting 4K typically relies on the Recommended-tier hardware paired with DLSS / FSR / XeSS upscaling. Specific higher-tier model numbers have been reported by third-party outlets but are not consistently confirmed by a first-party source we could fetch — those specs are (unconfirmed).
Sources
- Steam (Valve) — Pre-purchase Forza Horizon 6 on Steam
- Steam (Valve) — Pre-purchase Forza Horizon 6 on Steam — Recommended specs
- Forza.net (Playground Games / Xbox) — Experience Japan with Ray Tracing in Forza Horizon 6 on PC
- GosuGamers — Forza Horizon 6 storage space and system requirements revealed for PC and Xbox
- Forza.net (Playground Games / Xbox) — Forza Horizon 6 is Verified on Steam Deck
- Forza Support (Microsoft) — Forza Horizon 6 PC Specs