Forza Horizon 4 system requirements

Can I run Forza Horizon 4?

To run the Forza Horizon 4 system requirements, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti GPU, an Intel Core i3-4170 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 65GB of free HD space.

The Forza Horizon 4 PC requirements don't ask for much from modern gaming rigs, demanding ancient hardware that just about any mid-range rig from the last decade should be able to meet.

The Forza Horizon 4 minimum requirements are so low that they only demand an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti graphics card, an Intel Core i3-4170 CPU, and 8GB of RAM. 

By comparison, the Forza Horizon 4 recommended specs require an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 GPU, an Intel Core i7-3820 CPU, and 12GB of RAM. This, while a step up from the minimum, is hardly a challenge to modern rigs assuming, of course, you managed to get your hands on a copy of the game before it was delisted from Steam.

Forza Horizon 4 size - How big is Forza Horizon 4?

The Forza Horizon 4 download size on PC requires 65GB of HD space. On Xbox consoles, a similar amount of space was required. 

We recommend installing the game on an SSD to ensure the best gameplay performance. So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming or just check the latest, best prices for SSDs.

Forza Horizon 4 Steam

Forza Horizon 4 Steam was delisted from Steam and the Microsoft store as of December 15, 2024. The decision to delist the game from Steam was the result of a licensing and agreement decision between Forza and their partners. While you're no longer be able to purchase the game, the game does remain playable to all Steam players who had previously purchased Forza Horizon 4, with online play remaining accessible despite the delisting.

The final Forza Horizon 4 event, Series 77, ran from July 25 to August 22 2025, at which point the playlist screen became inaccessible bar the Festival Playlist history. While there will be no further Festival Playlists after Series 77, Forza have stated that daily and weekly challenges will continue to provide players with Forzathon Points which can be exchanged for Backstage Passes.

Forza Horizon 4 Performance Guide

Forza Horizon 4 stuttering and low FPS issues can be sorted a number of ways, although the game is generally really well optimised.

• First, ensure you have the latest AMD drivers or NVIDIA drivers for your graphics card.
• Graphical options such as Shadow Quality and MSAA can be very demanding, so try turning these down if you want to boost your FPS.
• Make sure you run the game in fullscreen and not windowed - windowed mode will see FPS losses.
• If your PC is struggling to hit 60 FPS no matter what you do, try using the 30 FPS cap for a more consistent framerate.

Forza Horizon 4 issues can include infinite load screens and refusal to boot - this can be caused by the Discord Overlay or some anti-virus programs preventing the game from starting. But on the whole, FH4 is really well optimised for PCs - it is the second game in the Horizon series to be released on PC after Forza Horizon 3, so developers Playground Games have this game polished. It has full peripheral support too - for controllers and steering wheels.

Latest Forza Horizon game

Looking for Forza Horizon 4's successor? Check out the Forza Horizon 5 requirements page to see if you can make the upgrade. Otherwise, if you're looking for the latest Forza experience, check out the Forza Motorsport system requirements.