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|steam appid  = 1680880
 
|steam appid  = 1680880
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|steam appid side = 1819222, 1818430, 1819223, 1819224
 
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1680880 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|23691|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available.  |  | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1680880 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|23691|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available.  |  | Windows}}
 
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Denuvo}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2023-01-28|comment=Verified myself using the Steam version of the game. Blocking Denuvo's servers results in the typical Denuvo popup on launch, and points users to performing a manual activation through https://support.codefusion.technology/fors_874_ghasf/}}</ref>
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{{ii}} {{removed DRM|Denuvo}} was removed on July 25, 2023.<ref> https://steamdb.info/depot/1680881/history/?changeid=M:3798211609564658789</ref>
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{{ii}} A demo is available from Steam: <code>steam://install/2228080</code>.
  
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===Demo===
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===Version differences===
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{{ii}} A demo is available from Steam: <code>steam://install/2228080</code>.
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{{ii}} The '''Digital Deluxe Edition''' includes the base game, the In Tanta We Trust DLC, digital artbook and digital soundtrack.
  
 
==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
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{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| In Tanta We Trust | DLC to be released on May 26, 2023. Included in the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| In Tanta We Trust | | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Deluxe Edition Upgrade | | Windows }}
 
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{{ii}} [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2279791 Cat's Meow Cloak], [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2279792 Covet Nails], [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2279793 Wicked Nails] were temporarily available on Steam Store and codes distributed on Prime Gaming for all platforms.
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{{ii}} [https://gaming.amazon.com/frosty-nails/dp/amzn1.pg.item.71c252db-be9f-4e92-b63b-cee4f7528dd8 Stay Frosty Nails] were only available on Prime Gaming, excluding Steam users, but are available with [https://modworkshop.net/mod/44424 a mod].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
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{{ii}} You can use <code>-save_graphics_option_text</code> launch argument for the game to generate and use ''GraphicsOption.txt'' along ''system.save'' in [[#Game data|configuration file location]]. Allows editing some settings out of the game. See [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]
 
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\FORSPOKEN\Steam\{{P|uid}}\savestorage\system.save}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
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{{ii}} Steam version of the game reads save files from the Steam Play location, but will save a copy in the localappdata location.
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{{ii}} 10 manual save slots and 1 autosave slot available.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Up to 32:9 during gameplay. Cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9.
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Up to 32:9 during gameplay. Cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9 (use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] to fix.).
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], [[TAA]] and Off.
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], [[TAA]] and Off.
 
|upscaling                  = true
 
|upscaling                  = true
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|upscaling tech            = FSR 2.1, DLSS 2.4, XeSS 1.0
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|upscaling tech            = FSR 2, FSR 3, DLSS 2.5, XeSS 1.1
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|upscaling notes            =  
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|upscaling notes            = FSR 3 unavailable in the '''Microsoft Store''' version.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = As a toggle.
 
|vsync notes                = As a toggle.
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              = Options for 30, 60 and 120 FPS. No option to uncap the frame rate.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2023-01-25|comment=Checked on demo}}</ref>
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|120 fps notes              = Options for 30, 60 and 120 FPS (x2 when Frame Generation enabled). See [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]
 
|hdr                        = always on
 
|hdr                        = always on
 
|hdr notes                  = Always enabled when HDR output is enabled in Windows.
 
|hdr notes                  = Always enabled when HDR output is enabled in Windows.
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|color blind                = true
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind notes          = Grayscale, Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia.
 
|color blind notes          = Grayscale, Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia.
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Unlock or set to desired framerate|fix=
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# Run the game with <code>-save_graphics_option_text</code> launch argument.
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
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# Open {{file|GraphicsOption.txt}}.
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# Set <code>MaxFramerate=xx</code> (where ''XX'' is the desired value).
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# Save and close the file.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} ''Use 999 to unlock as 0 gets overwritten on game launch.''
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{{ii}} ''Only tested on Steam version 1.23''
 
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{{Input
 
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
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|key remap notes          =  
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|key remap notes          = {{key|Enter}} is permanently bound to menu select and cannot be used for other commands.
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
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|impulse triggers          = true
 
|impulse triggers          = true
 
|impulse triggers notes    = Referred to as "Trigger Effect".
 
|impulse triggers notes    = Referred to as "Trigger Effect".
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|dualshock 4              = true
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|playstation controllers            = true
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|dualshock 4 notes         = DualSense also supported.
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|playstation controller models = ds4, ds, dse
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|dualshock prompts        = true
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|playstation controllers notes       =  
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|dualshock prompts notes  = DualSense button prompts also supported.
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|playstation prompts        = true
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|playstation prompts notes  = DualShock and DualSense button prompts.
 
|light bar support        = true
 
|light bar support        = true
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|light bar support notes  = For both controllers.
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|light bar support notes  =
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|dualshock 4 modes        = Wired, wireless
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support = true
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|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = Wired only.
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|dualsense haptics support = true
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|dualsense haptics support notes = Wired only.
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|playstation connection modes        = wired, wireless, dongle
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|playstation connection modes notes  = DualSense and DualSense Edge supports wired only.
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d versions      = 12  
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|direct3d versions      = 12
 
|direct3d notes        = DirectX 12 Ultimate (Agility SDK)
 
|direct3d notes        = DirectX 12 Ultimate (Agility SDK)
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
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|physics          = [[PhysX]]
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|physics          = PhysX
 
|physics notes    = v3.4.1.0
 
|physics notes    = v3.4.1.0
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|audio            = CRIWARE
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|audio            = Criware
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
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|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
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|cutscenes notes  = V2022.5, Bink movies are used for ability previews.
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|multiplayer      =  
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
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-usePIX
 
-usePIX
 
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Latest revision as of 18:00, 2 April 2024

Forspoken
Forspoken cover
Developers
Luminous Productions
Publishers
Square Enix
Engines
Luminous Engine
Release dates
Windows January 24, 2023
Reception
Metacritic 67
OpenCritic 69
IGDB 73
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC, One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Adventure, Exploration, Open world, RPG
Art styles Realistic
Themes Dark, Fantasy
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Forspoken on IGDB
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Forspoken on MobyGames
Forspoken on Wikipedia

Forspoken is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure, exploration, open world and RPG game.

The game is the first game to showcase Microsoft's DirectStorage API that enables the game to significantly lower loading times.[1]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
 Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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 Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
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 Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
 Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
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 Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed on July 25, 2023.[2]
A demo is available from Steam: steam://install/2228080.

Version differences

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, the In Tanta We Trust DLC, digital artbook and digital soundtrack.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Story expansion and pre-order cosmetics.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic Pre-order cosmetics which provide minor early game stats.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
In Tanta We Trust
Windows
Deluxe Edition Upgrade
Windows
Cat's Meow Cloak, Covet Nails, Wicked Nails were temporarily available on Steam Store and codes distributed on Prime Gaming for all platforms.
Stay Frosty Nails were only available on Prime Gaming, excluding Steam users, but are available with a mod.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

You can use -save_graphics_option_text launch argument for the game to generate and use GraphicsOption.txt along system.save in configuration file location. Allows editing some settings out of the game. See Frame rate (FPS)
System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\FORSPOKEN\Steam\<user-id>\savestorage\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1680880/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\FORSPOKEN\Steam\<user-id>\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1680880/pfx/[Note 1]
Steam version of the game reads save files from the Steam Play location, but will save a copy in the localappdata location.
10 manual save slots and 1 autosave slot available.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Display settings
Display settings
Graphics settings
Graphics settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Up to 32:9 during gameplay. Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9 (use Flawless Widescreen to fix.).
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Exclusive fullscreen is also available.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Referred to as Texture Filtering.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA, SMAA, TAA and Off.
High-fidelity upscaling
FSR 2.0, FSR 3.0, DLSS 2.5, XeSS 1.1
FSR 3 unavailable in the Microsoft Store version.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
As a toggle.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Options for 30, 60 and 120 FPS (x2 when Frame Generation enabled). See Frame rate (FPS)
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Always enabled when HDR output is enabled in Windows.
Ray tracing (RT)
Ray Traced Shadows and Ambient Occlusion.
Color blind mode
Grayscale, Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia.

Frame rate (FPS)

Unlock or set to desired framerate
  1. Run the game with -save_graphics_option_text launch argument.
  2. Go to the configuration file location.
  3. Open GraphicsOption.txt.
  4. Set MaxFramerate=xx (where XX is the desired value).
  5. Save and close the file.

Notes

Use 999 to unlock as 0 gets overwritten on game launch.
Only tested on Steam version 1.23

Input

Control settings
Control settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
↵ Enter is permanently bound to menu select and cannot be used for other commands.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Referred to as Camera Rotation Speed (Mouse).
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Referred to as Horizontal/Vertical Camera Movement.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Not all actions are able to be rebound.
Controller sensitivity
Referred to as Left/Right Stick Sensitivity.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Referred to as Horizontal/Vertical Camera Movement.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
Referred to as "Trigger Effect".
PlayStation controllers
DualShock 4, DualSense, DualSense Edge
PlayStation button prompts
DualShock and DualSense button prompts.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
Wired only.
DualSense haptic feedback support
Wired only.
Connection modes Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth), Wireless (DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter)
DualSense and DualSense Edge supports wired only.
Generic/other controllers
Steam Input needs to be activated.
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

  • Keyboard rebinding settings

  • Controller rebinding settings

Audio

Sound settings
Sound settings
Accessibility settings
Accessibility settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Master, Music, Sound Effect, Voice and Controller Volume
Surround sound
Subtitles
Options for size, background and name display.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

  • Difficulty settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Arabic
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Thai

Issues unresolved

Downsampling / DSR resolutions not displayed

The game will only display resolutions up to the current desktop resolution setting, leaving any DSR options unavailable.[3]
This can be worked around by changing the desktop resolution to the DSR resolution before launching, after that DSR options should show in the game, though desktop resolution will need to be changed each time you want to launch it.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 12 DirectX 12 Ultimate (Agility SDK)
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX v3.4.1.0
Audio Criware
Cutscenes Bink Video V2022.5, used for ability previews.

Command line arguments

The following command line arguments are available, though note that not all might function or work properly.[4]
-benchmark
-benchmark_loop
-benchmark_leak
-benchmark_autoclose_when_finish
-noPipelineCache
-showPipelineStats
-noNVAfterMath
-noAMDDriverVersionCheck
-noAsyncCompute
-noDynamicResolution
-detectGpuHang
-shaderHotReload
-disable_raytrace
-noDirectStorage
-useDirectStorage
-noGPUDecompression
-useGPUDecompression
-noMultiDrawThread
-useMultiDrawThread
-renderMode
-task_thread_num
-asycntask_thread_num
-hostPC
-asset_preview
-debugGraphics
-usePIX
-usePIXCapture
-save_graphics_option_text

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10 (after November 2019 update), 11
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i7-3770
AMD Ryzen 5 1600		 Intel Core i7-8700K
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
System memory (RAM) 16 GB 24 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 150 GB (HDD) 150 GB (SSD)
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
6 GB (Nvidia), 8 GB (AMD) of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
8 GB (Nvidia), 12 GB (AMD) of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Minimum specifications are for 720p at 30 FPS. Recommended specifications are for 1440p at 30 FPS.[5] System requirements for 2160p at 60 FPS are also available.

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Forspoken PC - DF Tech Review - DirectStorage Tested, RT Upgrades and More - last accessed on 2023-02-01
  2. ↑ https://steamdb.info/depot/1680881/history/?changeid=M:3798211609564658789
  3. ↑ No 4k Option in Resolution :: Forspoken General Discussions - last accessed on 2023-01-25
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2023-01-26
    Extracted these by dumping all strings from the executable and looking through the results trying to find any command line arguments. Also confirmed that -benchmark, -noDirectStorage, and -useGPUDecompression has an impact on the game.
  5. ↑ Forspoken - 3:02 PM · Jan 17, 2023 - Twitter - last accessed on 2023-01-17