Keep in mind the minimum system requirements listed below. The minimum specs are aimed at running the game with the Very Low preset in a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels with an average frame rate of 30 FPS. The recommended specs are aimed at Medium settings with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and an average frame rate of 60 FPS.

Minimum

• Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
  
• Memory: 16GB
  
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500XT 4GB
  
• Storage: 150GB SSD space
  
• OS: Windows 10 (1909 or higher)

Recommended

• Processor: Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  
• Memory: 16GB
  
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
  
• Storage: 150GB SSD space
  
• OS: Windows 10 (1909 or higher)

AVX and F16C support is required for this game. Most CPUs up from 2012 are supported.

For recommendations on system specifications for higher resolutions and higher graphical presets, please refer to this infographic:

https://gtm.you1.cn/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3193048834

For optimal performance, make sure you are using the latest drivers for your GPU and ensure your game is up to date. Restart Steam and check the Downloads section to make sure you have the latest version.

• NVIDIA GeForce drivers[www.nvidia.com]
  
• AMD Radeon drivers[www.amd.com]
  
• Intel drivers[www.intel.com]

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on PC has built-in support for a range of controllers, listed below. When using a supported controller, the game displays in-game icons for each type and fully supports rumble features. We recommend using one of these controllers for the best experience.

• DualSense (PlayStation 5)*
  
• DualSense Edge (PlayStation 5)*
  
• DualShock 4 (PlayStation 4)
  
• Xbox One
  
• Xbox 360
  
• XInput compatible controllers
  
• Steam Deck

*Use wired USB connection to experience full set of DualSense controller features

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on PC also supports Steam Input, that allows you to use any controller and enables controller reconfiguration. You can configure your controller in the General Controller Settings, found in the Controller section of the Steam Settings menu.

If you are experiencing issues:

• Try disabling Steam Input: right click the game in Steam, select Properties, choose Controller and select Disable Steam Input.
  
• Try disconnecting any other controllers that might be connected to your system.
  
• Try a different connection method for your controller, such as a different USB port, or try a wired connection instead of wireless.

You can link your Steam account to PlayStation Network to receive unlocks in this game and in other PlayStation Studios games on PC. In Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on PC, you receive two in-game items while your accounts are linked:

• Nora Legacy Outfit
  
• Nora Legacy Spear

To link your accounts, start the game and select Connect to PlayStation Network from the main menu. Both items will be available in your Stash after linking your accounts. The Stash becomes available during the main mission To the Brink and is first encountered in Chainscrape.

You can find more details on account linking here: https://www.playstation.com/pc-registration/

If you have pre-purchased the game, you will get access to the Quen tribe items listed below. These items are available from the start of the Burning Shores expansion, after completing the main quest line of Horizon Forbidden West.

• Blacktide Dye (available at all Dye merchants after starting the Burning Shores expansion)*
  
• Blacktide Quen Commander Outfit (available at the Stitcher merchant in Fleet's End for 1 shard)
  
• Blacktide Sharpshot Bow (available from the Hunter merchant in Fleet's End for 1 shard)

* You may notice an in-game pop-up showing the addition of the Blacktide Dye to your inventory early in the game. This Dye is only applicable on Quen gear and will be useable after starting the Burning Shores expansion.

To check if your game is eligible for pre-purchase bonuses, right-click the game on Steam and select DLC. You will see a tick next to Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition - Pre-Purchase Entitlements. By clicking the tick, you can disable the pre-purchase entitlements if you wish to do so.

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on PC includes two special outfits and two special weapons. You can access these in-game items from the Stash, found in settlements in the game. The first Stash you will encounter during your playthrough is in Chainscrape.

• Carja Behemoth Elite Outfit & Short Bow
  
• Nora Thunder Elite Outfit & Sling
  
• In-game Resources Pack
  
• Apex Clawstrider Strike Piece

You can force the game to show the launcher by using a launch command option:

Right click the game on Steam, go to properties and add -launcher in the Launch Options field.

On non-NVIDIA GPU based systems, NVIDIA PCL markers are disabled by default, and Reflex options are unavailable. Latency benchmarking is possible on non-NVIDIA GPU based systems by using the launch command option below. After doing so, you can enable PCL markers by selecting 'Latency Measurements Only' under the Reflex menu. Note that the NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency feature is available only on NVIDIA GPU based systems.

Right click the game on Steam, go to properties and add -unlockReflexOptions in the Launch Options field.

This game uses the DirectX Agility SDK, which requires Window 10 version 1909 (Build 18363) or newer.

Supported Windows Versions

• Windows 11 (All versions)
  
• Windows 10 Version 1909 and newer (Build 18363)
  
• Windows 10 LTSC 2021 or newer

Some specific revisions of Windows 10 1909, 2004 or 20H2, lack support for the DirectX Agility SDK. If you use Windows 1909, the revision number should exceed or be equal to .1350. For Windows 10 Version 2004 and 20H2, the revision number should exceed or be equal to .789. Source: Microsoft DirectX Developer Blog.[devblogs.microsoft.com]

Problems with saving games can occur when write access to the Windows Documents folder is blocked. For example, if Controlled Folder Access in Windows is enabled, or if other software is blocking write access to the documents folder.

Try disabling this feature or remove the restriction from the Documents folder.
Details here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/allow-an-app-to-access-controlled-folders-b5b6627a-b008-2ca2-7931-7e51e912b034

In case you use OneDrive, make sure you are logged in.

If you are experiencing crashes, try if disabling overlay software like OBS or GamePP helps. Older OBS versions contain a known issue that causes crashes. Make sure to update to OBS Studio 30.1 or later if you want to use OBS while playing the game.

Screenshots taken in Photo Mode will be saved in your Steam Screenshots folder. Click on Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition in your Steam library. You will find a Screenshots tab on the right. Click Manage to access your screenshots and Photo Mode shots. Steam Overlay must be enabled to save screenshots and Photo Mode shots.

We've seen frequent reports of users with Intel 13th and 14th generation CPUs experiencing crashes. This can be related to hardware or hardware configuration settings.

Update, June: Intel has released additional guidance:
https://community.intel.com/t5/Processors/June-2024-Guidance-regarding-Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-K-KF/m-p/1607807

Update, May 8: Intel has released a statement with recommendations:
https://www.anandtech.com/show/21389/intel-issues-official-statement-regarding-14th-and-13th-gen-instability-recommends-intel-default-settings

You can find more information and possible workarounds in the articles below:

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/is-your-intel-core-i9-13900k-crashing-in-games-your-motherboard-bios-settings-may-be-to-blame-other-high-end-intel-cpus-also-affected

https://www.radgametools.com/oodleintel.htm