A recent leak exposed an early build of Forza Horizon 6 for PC. Testes performed on cutting-edge hardware shows that the game demands high performance from the graphics card.
The results appeared in a configuration with an Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, 32 GB of RAM and an Radeon RX 9070 XT card. The system ran Windows 11. The tests focused on 4K resolution with graphics settings at Extreme level and ray tracing activated.
Vazamento exposes playable build before official launch
The game appeared on forums and networks in recent days. Microsoft and Playground Games confirmed the incident. The company warns that unauthorized access results in severe punishments, including bans on hardware and the entire franchise.
The title officially arrives on May 19, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, with early access on the 15th for premium editions. The game takes place in Japão, with varied landscapes that include snowy mountains and urban areas.
Testes in 4K shows demanding performance
In the Extreme configuration with ray tracing in reflections and global illumination at the High level, the title recorded an average of 63 FPS. The rate occurred with FSR 4.1 in Balanced mode. The frame generation feature remained off.
Dois episodes of stuttering appeared during the session. The average latency was 37.6 ms. The GPU operated limited to 72.9% of potential.
- Configuração tested: Ryzen 7 9800X3D + RX 9070 XT + 32 GB RAM
- Resolução: 3840 x 2160 pixels
- Preset chart: Extreme
- Ray tracing: High reflections, High global illumination
- VRAM used: 10.63 GB of 13.32 GB available
- FSR 4.1: Balanced, without Frame Generation
Esses numbers indicate that cards with less video memory may struggle to maintain maximum textures. The video component was the most demanded in the session.
Requisitos officials point to advanced machines
Playground Games has released the game’s full specifications. The Extreme RT range, which includes ray tracing, recommends processors such as the Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X. The suggested GPU is Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
The amount of RAM increases to 32 GB in this configuration. Storage must be on NVMe SSD. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 or 11 in version 22H2 or higher. The focus is to achieve 60 FPS or more in 4K with upscaling.
Outras preset tracks require fewer resources. The Extreme version requires 24 GB of RAM and cards such as the RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7900 XT. Lowest Configurações runs on mid-range hardware.
Impacto ray tracing and optimizations
The high use of VRAM in ray tracing highlights the visual focus of the new Forza Horizon. The game explores advanced lighting and realistic reflections. Isso increases graphics quality, but puts pressure on current components.
FSR 4.1 support helps improve performance via artificial intelligence. Ainda therefore, the tested build did not represent the final version. Otimizações may reach launch.
Jogadores who access the leaked version face high risk. The company monitors and applies technical measures to block accounts and hardware.
What to expect at launch
Forza Horizon 6 promises an open map on Japão with hundreds of licensed cars. The racing festival returns with skill- and exploration-based progression mechanics. The title will be available on Game Pass from day one.
Cross-save between Xbox and PC platforms makes the experience easier. The PS5 version arrives at a later date.
