The upcoming PC release of Horizon: Forbidden West, following its original debut on PlayStation 5 in 2022, has unveiled its system requirements. As the sequel to the acclaimed Horizon: Zero Dawn, this action RPG is set in a post-apocalyptic future dominated by robotic creatures and continues to story of Aloy as she uncovers the lore behind how the planet has become what it is today. The PC version, scheduled for March 21, 2024, promises to extend the engaging narrative and immersive gameplay to the wider PC gaming audience.
Developed by Guerilla Games, the system requirements for Horizon: Forbidden West is relatively demanding with the very basic Minimum prescribed hardware for 720p30 gaming, still requiring a GTX 1650 while the best experience on 4K60 at least is target for systems with a GeForce RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7900 XT graphics card, coupled with 16 GB of RAM and a processor equivalent to an Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X.
Those aiming for 1440p resolution at 60 FPS might need a GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6800 GPU, supported by a Core i7-9700 or Ryzen 7 3700X CPU. For 1080p gaming at 60 FPS, the requirements suggest a GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 5700, with a mid-range 6-core processor. Entry-level play at 720p and 30 FPS can be achieved with a GTX 1650 or RX 5500 XT graphics card.
Notably, the game does not utilize real-time ray tracing technology, focusing instead on delivering high-resolution assets that demand 150 GB of disk space. This storage requirement underscores the developer’s commitment to providing a visually stunning experience that surpasses the PlayStation version.
Upon release, Horizon: Forbidden West will be accessible through Steam and the Epic Games Store, offering PC gamers the opportunity to dive into its expansive and richly crafted world.