Short answer: to play Forza Horizon 6 on PC you need Windows 10 22H2 or newer, an Intel Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB of RAM, a GTX 1650, RX 6500 XT or Arc A380, and 167 GB on an SSD. That gives 1080p at 60 FPS on Low. For 1440p at 60 FPS on High, Playground asks for a Core i5-12400F or Ryzen 5 5600X and an RTX 3060 Ti, RX 6700 XT or Arc A580.
One detail catches many players: the GTX 1650 is supported, but older GTX 10 cards such as the GTX 1070 and GTX 1080 are not guaranteed, because Playground only supports NVIDIA cards from the Turing generation and newer.
Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official Forza Horizon 6 requirements.
Official Forza Horizon 6 PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 22H2 (version 19045) or higher | Windows 10 22H2 (version 19045) or higher |
| CPU | Intel i5-8400 OR AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel i5-12400F OR AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | Nvidia GTX 1650 OR AMD RX 6500 XT OR Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti OR AMD RX 6700 XT OR Intel Arc A580 |
| Storage | 167 GB | 167 GB |
Source: official Forza Horizon 6 website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.
Forza Horizon 6 PC system requirements
Playground Games gives four tiers. All of them target 60 FPS:
| Minimum | Recommended | Extreme | Extreme RT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 1080p, 60 FPS, Low | 1440p, 60 FPS, High | 4K, 60 FPS, Extreme | 4K, 60 FPS, Extreme + ray tracing |
| Processor | Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 1600 | Core i5-12400F / Ryzen 5 5600X | Core i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 7700X | Core i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 7700X |
| Graphics card | GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT / Arc A380 | RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT / Arc A580 | RTX 4070 Ti / RX 7900 XT | RTX 5070 Ti / RX 9070 XT |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 24 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 167 GB, SSD | 167 GB, SSD | 167 GB, NVMe SSD | 167 GB, NVMe SSD |
| Operating system | Windows 10 22H2 or newer | Windows 10 22H2 or newer | Windows 10 22H2 or newer | Windows 10 22H2 or newer |
All tiers need DirectX 12 and an internet connection. The game also runs on Steam Deck (SteamOS), but Linux is not supported.
Forza Horizon 6 at a glance
| Release date | May 19, 2026 (Early Access from May 15 with the Premium Edition) |
| Developer / publisher | Playground Games / Xbox Game Studios |
| Setting | Japan, with over 550 real-world cars |
| Platforms | PC (Steam, Xbox app, PC Game Pass), Xbox Series X|S, PS5 later in 2026 |
| Price on Steam | $69.99 Standard, $99.99 Deluxe, $119.99 Premium |
| Steam reviews | Very Positive (82% of English reviews) |
| Account | Xbox account required (can be linked to Steam) |
What the requirements mean for your PC
GTX 1650 yes, GTX 1080 maybe not
This is the most confusing part. The GTX 1650 (Turing, 2019) is the official minimum, but Playground says Pascal cards and older (GTX 1060, 1070, 1080) are not guaranteed, even though a GTX 1080 is faster than a GTX 1650. On AMD, Polaris and Vega cards (RX 400 and RX 500 series, such as the RX 580) are not supported. If you have one of these cards, the game may not start or may crash.
| Your graphics card | Expected result |
|---|---|
| GTX 1060, GTX 1070, GTX 1080, RX 580, Vega 56/64 | Not officially supported |
| GTX 1650, GTX 1660 Super, RX 6500 XT, Arc A380 | 1080p Low, 60 FPS |
| RTX 2060, RTX 3060, RTX 4060, RX 6600, RX 7600 | 1080p High, 60 FPS |
| RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 4060 Ti, RTX 5060 Ti, RX 6700 XT, RX 9060 XT, Arc B580 | 1440p High, 60 FPS |
| RTX 4070 Ti, RTX 5070, RX 7900 XT, RX 9070 | 4K Extreme, 60 FPS |
| RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 4080, RTX 5080, RX 9070 XT | 4K Extreme with ray tracing, 60 FPS |
These tiers are FpsGen estimates based on the official specs. Compare cards in our GPU Tier List 2026.
16 GB of RAM is the minimum
Even the minimum tier asks for 16 GB. The Extreme tier asks for 24 GB and Extreme RT for 32 GB. With 8 GB of RAM, the game is below the minimum. Read Is 16GB RAM Enough for Gaming?
167 GB on an SSD
That is one of the biggest installs of 2026. An SSD is required, and the Extreme tiers ask for an NVMe SSD. Check your free space before you download.
Ray tracing and upscaling
The Extreme RT tier turns on ray-traced reflections and ray-traced global illumination. Playground lists every upscaler:
- NVIDIA: DLSS Super Resolution on all RTX cards, DLSS Frame Generation on RTX 40, Multi Frame Generation on RTX 50, DLAA and Reflex.
- AMD: FSR 4 or FSR 3, depending on your card. See How to Enable FSR 4 on AMD GPUs.
- Intel: XeSS 2.1.
The game also supports ultrawide, 4K HDR and uncapped frame rates, and has a built-in benchmark mode. It even shows how much video memory and RAM your settings use, which helps a lot on 8 GB cards.
How to check your PC
- Test your PC against these exact requirements: Can I Run Forza Horizon 6?
- Find your processor, graphics card and RAM in one click with Check My PC.
- Playing with a controller? See How to Use a PS5 Controller on PC or Xbox Controller Not Working on PC.
- Low FPS? Try How to Increase FPS on PC.
FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Forza Horizon 6?
Windows 10 22H2 or newer, an Intel Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB of RAM, a GTX 1650, RX 6500 XT or Arc A380, and 167 GB on an SSD. That targets 1080p at 60 FPS on Low.
Can I run Forza Horizon 6 on a GTX 1060 or GTX 1080?
Not officially. Playground only supports NVIDIA cards from the Turing generation (GTX 16 and RTX 20) and newer. Pascal cards like the GTX 1060, 1070 and 1080 are not guaranteed to work.
Can I run Forza Horizon 6 on an RX 580?
No. AMD Polaris cards (RX 400 and RX 500 series) and Vega cards are not supported.
How big is Forza Horizon 6 on PC?
167 GB, on an SSD.
Does Forza Horizon 6 run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Playground lists SteamOS on Steam Deck as supported. Linux on a desktop PC is not supported.
Is Forza Horizon 6 on Game Pass?
Yes, on PC Game Pass through the Xbox app. It is also sold on Steam.
Sources: Steam store page (requirements, prices, reviews), Forza Support: Forza Horizon 6 PC Specs (supported GPU generations, OS, upscalers), Forza.net (PC features, platforms, release date), TweakTown (all four spec tiers). Graphics card tiers are FpsGen estimates. Last checked November 4, 2026.
Gaming writer at FpsGen. Guides and reviews are built on official sources, patch notes and real player data.
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