Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 780 · Core i5-2500K
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Core i7-4770K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~62 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~40 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Release
- Aug 7, 2020
- Developer
- Guerrilla
- Publisher
- PlayStation Publishing LLC
Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!
Open WorldAdventureFemale ProtagonistSingleplayerStory RichRPGActionPost-apocalypticSci-fiRobots
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What you need for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 5600 XT at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Arc A750 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Core i5-9400F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 43 | 30 | 18 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 90 | 63 | 38 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 107 | 75 | 45 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 111 | 78 | 47 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 126 | 89 | 53 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 148 | 104 | 62 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 186 | 131 | 78 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 208 | 146 | 87 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 214 | 150 | 90 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 279 | 195 | 117 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 289 | 202 | 121 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 194 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bits | Windows 10 64-bits |
| Processor | Intel Core [email protected] or AMD FX [email protected] | Intel Core [email protected] or Ryzen 5 [email protected] |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Source: Steam.
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 40 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 33 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 38 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 34 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 34 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 79
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam CloudRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing
- Languages (20)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America
Latest news & patches
- Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition out now on PC!2024-03-21
- Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition PC specifications revealed2024-03-05
- Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition is coming to PC on March 212024-01-26
- Horizon Forbidden West coming soon to PC - Wishlist now2023-12-05
- Horizon Zero Dawn for PC - Version 1.11.2Patch2022-01-26
- Horizon Zero Dawn for PC – Version 1.11.1Patch2021-12-16
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~43 fps at 1080p high (range 34–51, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the low preset. Its 4 GB of video memory is below the 6 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~62 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~40 fps on the ultra preset (range 32–48, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is reachable on the medium preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 5600 XT or faster: ~65 fps (range 52–77, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6700 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition by brand.
Can I run Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~62 fps (range 50–75, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~95 fps at 1080p low. Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition on the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 3 GB at minimum and 6 GB recommended.
How much storage does Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition take?
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition needs 100 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bits.