While more content of the new game is confirmed almost daily now, players have been wondering about the hardware they need in order to run Forza Motorsport when it launches on October 10th - and whether or not their wheels will be compatible. Here is all you need to know.
Image credit: Turn 10 Studios/Microsoft
Six years after the release of Forza Motorsport 7, the latest iteration of Microsoft's and Turn 10's racing franchise is set to hit both PCs and Xbox Series X|S consoles. While performance should not be an issue for the latter, the near-infinite amount of different PC builds can make quite a difference for running the game.
2023's Forza Motorsport not only introduces a graphics overhaul, but also increases workloads under the hood with its enhanced tire model, meaning GPUs and CPUs are going to have their hands full. The minimum and recommended specs already reflect this - and for ideal settings, eye-wateringly expensive graphics cards are on the menu.
Forza Motorsport is going to be quite demanding on hardware if players want to get the maximum out of it. Image credit: Turn 10 Studios/Microsoft
Luckily, the game does not require the beefiest of systems to run on low settings, with the recommended specs being a step into mid-end territory. The PC version supports 4k (and even higher) resolutions, including "ultrawide and non-standard resolutions for on-track gameplay". This could open the door to triple-screen usage at least via NVIDIA Surround, although support for triples has not been mentioned specifically yet.
The field of view can also be customized in Bumper, Hood, Cockpit, Driver, Chase Near and Chase Far Camera settings between 25 and 65 degrees. Whether or not this also includes the ability to customize the camera position inside the cockpit remains to be seen. Both are essential in achieving a realistic perspective when playing in a rig, based on seating position as well as monitor size, format and position.
While framerates are unlocked on PC for singleplayer modes, they are capped in multiplayer - which means 60 fps, as the console versions will run at that rate. This is done "to ensure a consistent and competitive online racing experience for all players across a variety of PC hardware configurations and the Xbox Series X|S consoles", according to the official website.
For PC users, the choices do not end there, however: The new Forza is going to make use of the DirectInput API to enable players to use their high-end gear that they may have on their rigs as well. Thus far, users sporting wheels, pedals and accessories from different manufacturers tended to run into problems and had to employ a workaround using a remapping tool.
Image credit: Turn 10 Studios/Microsoft
Six years after the release of Forza Motorsport 7, the latest iteration of Microsoft's and Turn 10's racing franchise is set to hit both PCs and Xbox Series X|S consoles. While performance should not be an issue for the latter, the near-infinite amount of different PC builds can make quite a difference for running the game.
2023's Forza Motorsport not only introduces a graphics overhaul, but also increases workloads under the hood with its enhanced tire model, meaning GPUs and CPUs are going to have their hands full. The minimum and recommended specs already reflect this - and for ideal settings, eye-wateringly expensive graphics cards are on the menu.
Forza Motorsport is going to be quite demanding on hardware if players want to get the maximum out of it. Image credit: Turn 10 Studios/Microsoft
Luckily, the game does not require the beefiest of systems to run on low settings, with the recommended specs being a step into mid-end territory. The PC version supports 4k (and even higher) resolutions, including "ultrawide and non-standard resolutions for on-track gameplay". This could open the door to triple-screen usage at least via NVIDIA Surround, although support for triples has not been mentioned specifically yet.
The field of view can also be customized in Bumper, Hood, Cockpit, Driver, Chase Near and Chase Far Camera settings between 25 and 65 degrees. Whether or not this also includes the ability to customize the camera position inside the cockpit remains to be seen. Both are essential in achieving a realistic perspective when playing in a rig, based on seating position as well as monitor size, format and position.
While framerates are unlocked on PC for singleplayer modes, they are capped in multiplayer - which means 60 fps, as the console versions will run at that rate. This is done "to ensure a consistent and competitive online racing experience for all players across a variety of PC hardware configurations and the Xbox Series X|S consoles", according to the official website.
Compatible Wheels for Forza Motorsport
Meanwhile, Forza Motorsport is going to support quite a broad range of wheels by different manufacturers. Of course, the choice is limited to console-compatible hardware on Xbox, but even that list is not exactly short. Find the full list of officially supported hardware below.For PC users, the choices do not end there, however: The new Forza is going to make use of the DirectInput API to enable players to use their high-end gear that they may have on their rigs as well. Thus far, users sporting wheels, pedals and accessories from different manufacturers tended to run into problems and had to employ a workaround using a remapping tool.
