Playground Games has officially revealed the PC system requirements for Forza Horizon 6. The game launches on May 19, 2026, on PC and Xbox Series X|S. A PS5 version is also confirmed, but will arrive at a later, unannounced date within 2026.
Playground Games said their team has made “significant improvements to the custom PC engine that delivered excellent performance in Forza Horizon 5, pushing graphical fidelity and quality further than ever before.”
The full spec list covers four tiers: Minimum, Recommended, Extreme, and Extreme with Ray Tracing.
Minimum PC Requirements
The minimum spec targets 1080p at 60 FPS on low settings.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| GPU | Nvidia GTX 1650 / AMD RX 6500 XT / Intel Arc A380 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | SSD required (size TBA) |
| OS | Windows 10/11 (22H2 or later) |
The GTX 1650 is a budget card, and most AAA titles have already moved past it for base-level requirements, which only shows how confident Playground Games is in FH6’s optimization.
Recommended PC Requirements
The recommended spec targets 1440p at 60 FPS on high settings.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| GPU | Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc A580 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | SSD required (size TBA) |
| OS | Windows 10/11 (22H2 or later) |
Extreme PC Requirements
The extreme tier targets 4K at 60+ FPS with maximum visual settings.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
| GPU | Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti / AMD RX 7900 XT |
| RAM | 24 GB |
| Storage | NVMe SSD required (size TBA) |
| OS | Windows 10/11 (22H2 or later) |
Extreme Ray Tracing Requirements
Enabling ray tracing at 4K upscaled resolution demands the highest hardware tier.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
| GPU | Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti / AMD RX 9070 XT |
| RAM | 32 GB |
| Storage | NVMe SSD required (size TBA) |
| OS | Windows 10/11 (22H2 or later) |
The jump from Extreme to Extreme RT is steep. The GPU requirement moves from an RTX 4070 Ti to an RTX 5070 Ti. RAM goes from 24 GB to 32 GB.
PC-Exclusive Features
On PC, Forza Horizon 6 will support Nvidia DLSS 4, AMD FSR 3 and 4, and Intel XeSS 2.1. The game also targets ultrawide monitor support, uncapped framerates, and ray-traced reflections and global illumination.
Nvidia GPU users get additional options. DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation is available on RTX 50 Series cards. RTX 40 Series cards get DLSS Frame Generation. All GeForce RTX cards support DLSS Super Resolution, DLAA, and Nvidia Reflex.
PC players also get live previews for graphics settings, meaning no restarts are needed to see how visual changes look in-game.
Handheld Support Confirmed
Players planning to game on the go can also play on Steam Deck or ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. Native support is confirmed for both devices, with full cross-save progression included.
Release and Setting
Forza Horizon 6 will release for PC and Xbox Series X|S on May 19, 2026. A PS5 version has been announced but will arrive at a later point in 2026 with no confirmed date.
The game is set in Japan and features over 550 real-world cars. Players start as tourists and work their way through the Horizon Festival to become a Horizon Legend.
Pre-purchasing the game on Steam grants four days of early access before the May 19 launch.
