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Horizon Forbidden West System Requirements (2026)

Minimum vs recommended PC specs, RAM, storage, and whether your GPU can run Horizon Forbidden West.

Check your PCSteam DeckBest settings
Minimum CPUIntel Core i5 / Ryzen 5 class
Recommended CPUIntel Core i7 / Ryzen 7
Minimum GPUGTX 1650 / RX 5500 XT
Recommended GPURTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT
Minimum RAM16 GB
Recommended RAM16 GB
Storage~150 GB
Steam DeckSteam Deck Playable

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FAQ — Can I run Horizon Forbidden West?

Does Horizon Forbidden West run on Steam Deck?

Playable on Steam Deck with FSR — not ultra-smooth in dense machine fights.

Best settings for Horizon Forbidden West on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.