Open WorldHorizon Forbidden West
Open World · 2024
Horizon Forbidden West
A standout open world release for PC players.
Horizon Forbidden West delivers one of the more memorable Open World experiences on PC. Released for 2024, it pairs confident art direction with audio design that pulls every scene together. Systems layer cleanly: combat, exploration, progression, and narrative all carry weight, and the early hours teach you the language without lecturing. Set-pieces and boss encounters show real craft, while quieter moments give space to absorb the world. PC support covers ultrawide, HDR, DLSS and FSR, plus fully rebindable controls. The save system is forgiving, menus are quick, and the patch cadence is steady. Whether you are here for the campaign or the post-game challenges, Horizon Forbidden West is a release you can recommend without caveats to any PC player with an evening to spare for open world games. Community mods, regular events, and an active player base extend the experience well beyond the credits.
System requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5500 XT
- Storage
- 80 GB
- DirectX
- DirectX 12
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Graphics
- NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
- Storage
- 100 GB SSD
- DirectX
- DirectX 12 Ultimate
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Community reactions
Community-style reactions presented for editorial context.
Horizon Forbidden West runs beautifully on the Steam Deck too. Big plus.
Horizon Forbidden West has the cleanest UI I have seen in a long time.
Visuals in Horizon Forbidden West on ultra are absolutely jaw-dropping.
Open world of Horizon Forbidden West is dense and full of secrets. Love getting lost.
Co-op runs of Horizon Forbidden West with friends end up being the highlight of the week.
Horizon Forbidden West respects your time. No filler, just the good stuff.
Soundtrack in Horizon Forbidden West is on repeat in my playlist now.
Mod scene around Horizon Forbidden West is already promising. Try the unofficial patch.
Story beats in Horizon Forbidden West hit hard. Did not expect that ending.
Devs of Horizon Forbidden West clearly listened to community feedback. Patches are spot on.