Microsoft Japan announced the details of the open world racing game "Forza Horizon 5" PC version at "Tokyo Game Show 2021 Xbox Live Stream". "Forza Horizon 5" will be released on November 9 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S, Windows 10/11 PC, Steam, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. It's hard to understand because there are too many platforms supported, but it will be the first in the series to be released simultaneously on Steam, compatible with Windows 11, and compatible with Xbox Cloud Gaming.
The information announced this time is detailed information about the PC version. The information is usually announced at the timing of gamescom in August, but the release of "Forza Horizon 5" has been delayed by about a month from usual, so it was the timing this time.
By preparing the environment for the PC version, you can enjoy the game with better performance and graphics than the Xbox Series X. In addition to basic elements such as frame rate unlock and 4K / HDR, it also supports 21: 9 ultra-wide display and 4K / 60fps, which is the highest level for open world racing games.
As with the Xbox Series X, the ray tracing that you care about is limited to the Forza Vista mode, but it not only realizes the reflection expression by ray tracing, but also realistically simulates the bounce of the car sound according to the environment. It is said that it led to the enhancement of the audio of the entire game.
[Ray tracing] Ray tracing is only compatible with Forza Vista mode, which is a viewing mode.And at the time of launch, it corresponds to the following steering wheel. Wheels not included below will be supported or not supported at a later date. Please refer to each company's support page for details.
・ Logitech: Driving Force, G25, G27, G29, G920, G923PS, G923XB, Momo ・ Thrustmaster: Ferrari 458, T150 RS, T300 RS, T500 RS, TMX, T-GT, TS-XW, TX, TS-PC ・Fanatec: V1, V2, V2.5, CSL, CSL DD, DD1, DD2, Universal HUB device
[G923] Compatible with G923 PS with the PS logo shining in the center Related articlesThe PC specs that allow you to fully enjoy high-end elements such as 4K / 60fps support in an open world environment and ray tracing support in Forza Vista mode are as follows. IDEAL, which is the highest rank, has a CPU of Intel i7-10700K or higher / AMD Ryzen 3800T or higher, and a GPU of NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT. It demands specifications that slightly surpass one of the games, "Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS)". The storage is 110GB, which is a little more mature than "MSFS" which requested 150GB, but it still requires plenty of 3 digits. If you are considering replacing your PC, the IDEAL environment of "Forza Horizon 5" seems to be a guide.
[PC version spec sheet]Creative director Mike Brown has commented on the Japanese game community, so I'd like to post a Japanese translation.
・ Celebrating the release of "Forza Horizon 5" ——
The Playground Games team is delighted to bring Forza Horizon 5 to our fans soon. Set in a magnificent, vast and diverse land of Mexico, this work has new multiplayer modes such as "Horizon Open" and "Horizon Arcade", and a creative environment such as the revamped Event Lab. There are many elements that you can enjoy, including exploration and creation. We hope that fans will be able to drive the Mexico created by this game to their heart's content with their favorite machines, including the fact that they have received the information related to "Forza Horizon 5" that we have shown so far in a very favorable manner. I am looking forward to it.
・ About Playground Games' commitment to bring the greatest "Forza" experience to date on a PC
For PC gamers playing Forza Horizon 5, we have a great experience in the world. This time, this work has been released simultaneously on Steam, Xbox Game Pass, and Windows PC for the first time in the history of "Forza". Of course, we also understand that PC gamers are eager to customize their experience to their liking. To meet those needs, the PC version of Forza Horizon 5 includes new features that allow you to make more detailed graphic settings, and it is possible to further refine this work that has already been faithfully drawn. ..
What PC gamers can expect (overwhelming visuals and environment, excellent frame rate, and outstanding performance and speed)
In developing the PC version of Forza Horizon 5, we paid close attention to the details of the work to deliver the best PC experience. PC gamers will enjoy driving in Mexico, the setting for Forza Horizon 5, with screen resolutions up to 4K, HDR capabilities, smooth 60 frames per second drawing, ray tracing in Forza Horizon 5 mode, and more. You can change the various settings included in the Ultra settings as you like, so to speak, the detailed settings and functions unique to super-large titles. We believe that the beautiful and immersive experience realized by this work by maximizing the performance of each PC will meet your expectations.
・ A word for Japanese fans
Thank you to all Japanese fans for supporting the "Forza" series so far! Forza Horizon 5, which is about to be released, is a title developed for everyone to enjoy, and it is a mobile terminal that utilizes Xbox console, Windows PC and Steam, and Cloud Gaming if you are a member of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. But I can play. Well then, we are waiting for you in the land of Mexico!