Horizon: Forbidden West PC Launch Achieves Remarkable Success and Demands High Specs

The PC release of Horizon: Forbidden West by Sony has garnered significant attention, achieving impressive online player numbers since its launch. The game reached a peak online count of over 25,000 players on Steam, surpassing the initial performance of other popular titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection. Yet, it still aspires to match the success of its predecessor, Horizon: Zero Dawn.

Beyond its popularity, Horizon: Forbidden West has received acclaim from players, with an average rating of 91%. This positive feedback affirms the quality and success of the port, comparable to the original game.

For enthusiasts, the PC version of "Forbidden West" offers technological enhancements by Nixxes Software, including unlimited frame rates, ultrawide monitor support, customizable controls, and advanced graphics settings. It also features scaling technologies from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel.

However, the system requirements for Horizon: Forbidden West are demanding. Even at minimum settings, it requires at least 16 GB of RAM, 150 GB of free disk space, and an SSD, with recommended specs suggesting a GTX 1650 or better, ideally an RTX 3060.

Horizon: Forbidden West – Complete Edition is now available on PC via Steam for $60. The package includes the main game and the Burning Shores story expansion, enhancing the gaming experience and deepening the narrative.