PC requirements
Horizon Forbidden West System Requirements
Horizon Forbidden West needs at least Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500XT 4GB graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X | Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500XT 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| Storage | 150 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
| Additional notes | 150GB SSD Space | 150GB SSD Space |
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Quick answers
Running Horizon Forbidden West on PC
Can my PC run Horizon Forbidden West?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Horizon Forbidden West need?
150 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.