Horizon Forbidden West
Horizon Forbidden West: Decima Engine PC Fidelity, DirectStorage & Ultrawide Benchmarks
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Game Overview
Horizon Forbidden West by Guerrilla Games and Nixxes Software demonstrates the cutting edge of Guerrilla's Decima engine. Featuring dense volumetric cloud systems, complex machine destructibility, and lush underwater biomes.
Gameplay Mechanics & Competitive Dynamics
Open-world hunting with precision component targeting (Tear damage), elemental status effects, Shieldwing gliding, and deep skill trees.
Open-world narrative action RPG. Single-player design with no multiplayer netcode.
Matchmaking & SBMM Heuristic Breakdown
Pure single-player action RPG. Contains no online multiplayer, cooperative matchmaking, or skill-based ranking systems.
Official Manufacturer System Requirements
Published directly by Sony Interactive Entertainment / Nixxes Software.
Minimum Requirements
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
- Processor (CPU)
- Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Graphics (GPU)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB
- Memory (RAM)
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 150 GB available space (SSD required)
- DirectX
- Version 12
Recommended Specifications
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
- Processor (CPU)
- Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Graphics (GPU)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
- Memory (RAM)
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 150 GB SSD available space
- DirectX
- Version 12
SBMM Lobby Editorial Performance & Competitive Tuning
Independent laboratory benchmark guidance for competitive frame pacing and low input latency.
One of the most technically refined PC ports on the market. DirectStorage integration enables near-instantaneous fast travel. Full support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation, FSR 3.1, and Intel XeSS.
| Resolution | Target FPS | Suggested GPU | Preset | Technical Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1440p | 60 FPS | RTX 3070 / RX 6800 | High | Flawlessly holds 60 FPS across dense San Francisco jungle ruins. |
Competitive Latency & Frame Pacing Optimization
- Ensure DirectStorage is operating on an NVMe SSD for seamless fast travel loading.
- Use DLSS Frame Generation on RTX 40-series cards to achieve smooth 120+ FPS on high-refresh displays.
Operating System & Proton Compatibility Matrix
Platform Release Timeline
| Platform | Execution | Release Category | Release Date | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 4 | Native | full release | 2022-02-18 | global |
| PlayStation 5 | Native | full release | 2022-02-18 | global |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Native | full release | 2024-03-21 | global |
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Hardware & Matchmaking Research Guides
Technical matchmaking investigations, hardware bottleneck analysis, and competitive form heuristics by the SBMM Lobby editorial team.
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SBMM Performance Index Calculator
Benchmark rolling 5-match combat form against provisional competitive baselines.