Recently, Playground Games has released the official PC requirements for its upcoming open-world racing title, Forza Horizon 6. This is easily one of the most anticipated entries in the series, especially as it takes the Horizon Festival to Japan. From neon-lit city streets to iconic countryside roads, and of course, plenty of opportunities for drifting, the setting alone has fans excited for what’s next.
However, with PC hardware prices still fluctuating and availability not always guaranteed, you’ll want to make sure your system is ready before jumping in.
On PC, Forza Horizon 6 comes packed with a range of modern features, including support for NVIDIA DLSS 4, AMD FSR 3/4, and Intel XeSS 2.1, alongside uncapped framerates for smoother performance. Players can also take advantage of ultrawide monitor support, enhanced visuals through ray-traced reflections and global illumination, and full compatibility with both controllers and racing wheels. Additionally, the game will be playable on handheld devices such as the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and ROG Xbox Ally, offering flexibility for those who want to race on the go.
Forza Horizon 6 PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT / Intel Arc A380
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: SSD
- OS: Windows 10/11 (22H2 or newer)
- Target: Low settings, 1080p, 60 FPS
Recommended Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc A580
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: SSD
- OS: Windows 10/11 (22H2 or newer)
- Target: High settings, 1440p, 60+ FPS
Extreme Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- RAM: 24GB
- Storage: NVMe SSD
- OS: Windows 10/11 (22H2 or newer)
- Target: Extreme settings, 4K, 60+ FPS
Extreme RT (Ray Tracing) Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT
- RAM: 32GB
- Storage: NVMe SSD
- OS: Windows 10/11 (22H2 or newer)
- Target: Extreme RT settings, 4K (upscaled), 60+ FPS
As always, performance will vary depending on your system configuration, background processes, and whether you’re using upscaling or ray tracing features. Still, it’s clear that Playground Games is aiming to deliver a scalable experience across a wide range of hardware.
It’s also good to see that a number of GPUs that may not be recommended for other games, are still alive and kicking. I’m actually shocked that the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti is recommended for the Extreme RT Requirements.
Forza Horizon 6 releases on May 19, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game is also headed to the PlayStation 5, however, its release date has not been revealed as of yet.
