Forza Motorsport, the beloved racing game, will be playable (not verified) on the Steam Deck via the Steam store.
Despite the excitement surrounding this development, there are valid concerns among users regarding the game's performance. Given that Forza Motorsport is not specifically optimized for the Steam Deck, it raises questions about how well the game will run on this portable platform.
In this article, we will delve into the performance aspects of Forza Motorsport on the Steam Deck and explore the best settings to optimize your gaming experience.
Forza Motorsport performance on Steam Deck
As the official system requirements for Forza Motorsport on the Steam Deck are yet to be announced, it remains challenging to precisely gauge its performance on this handheld device.
However, we can draw insights from the performance of the latest Forza instalment, Forza Horizon 5, to make some informed speculations.
In the case of Forza Horizon 5, it has been observed that playing the game on the Steam Deck at the medium graphics preset provides an average frame rate of around 40 FPS.
While it is possible to maintain a frame rate above 30 FPS by opting for high settings, it's worth noting that doing so will significantly impact the battery life of the Steam Deck.
It is important to emphasize that the performance predictions for Forza Motorsport on the Steam Deck are based on assumptions derived from the performance of Forza Horizon 5.
As Forza Motorsport is a different title and likely to have its own set of requirements, it is reasonable to expect it to be more demanding in terms of system resources and performance.
Forza Motorsport Steam Deck best settings
Forza Horizon 5 runs surprisingly well on the Steam Deck, so hopefully the Motorsport will stay on that path. For the best Forza Motorsport experience on Steam Deck, you can start with these Horizon 5 settings suggested by Reddit user DeathByReach:
- Frame limit: 60 FPS
- TDP limit: 11
- Preset: Very Low
- Resolution: 720p
- Motion Blur: Short
- Anti-aliasing: MSAA X2
- Shadows: Low
With these settings, you'll still be able to get about 2 hours of playtime with a fully charged battery. Also, take note that Horizon 5 still looks great even on low graphics settings.
From there, you can make adjustments to fit your personal preferences. If you're playing Forza Horizon 5 while waiting for Forza Motorsport, check out the Barbie crossover in the game.