Forza Motorsport 6: Apex on Windows 10 FAQ

For full performance, including the ability to use a racing wheel, you need Windows 10 running version 1607 or later to download and install Forza Motorsport 6: Apex. Additionally, your device must be running a 64-bit version of Windows 10. If you have a 32-bit version, you won’t be able to play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex.

To check if you're running an appropriate version of Windows on your device, see How to find out if a game will work on your Windows device.

If you receive error code 0x80070422 while trying to download the game from Microsoft Store, you may have inadvertently disabled the Windows Update service. This service needs to be enabled for Microsoft Store to work. Here’s how to re-enable the Windows Update service:

1. From the Start menu, type services.msc in the Search box.
2. Scroll down and double-click Windows Update service in the list.
3. Change Startup type to Manual, and then select OK.

Yes, you need to have DirectX 12 or later installed to play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex.

To check which version of DirectX is installed on your device, see How to find out if a game will work on your Windows device.

The following table lists the minimum, recommended, and ideal system configurations for Forza Motorsport 6: Apex on Windows 10:

To check if your Windows 10 device has enough available disk space, find out which graphics card is installed, and view other important details about your device, see How to find out if a game will work on your Windows 10 device.

We recommend that you check the device specifications first to make sure your device meets the minimum requirements. For more info, see How to find out if a game will work on your Windows 10 device.

If you've already downloaded the game, you can try adjusting the in-game graphics options in the game settings. Here’s how:

1. Go to Options on the Apex main menu.
2. Select Video and then Screen Resolution.
3. Set the screen resolution to a low setting. Lower settings may work better.
4. Set Dynamic Render Quality to Low. This should maximize performance at the cost of visual quality.

For a full list of tips and tricks to improve your in-game performance, see the Forza Motorsport Forum help page on the Forza site.

Forza Motorsport 6: Apex requires a minimum of 30 gigabytes (GB) of free hard drive space to download.

To check if your device has enough available disk space, see How to find out if a game will work on your Windows 10 device.

The download time can vary depending on the speed of your Internet connection. On average, it takes about 3 hours to download 30 GB over a 20-Mbps connection.

While you're downloading the game, do not cancel the download or shut down your computer. The Forza Motorsport 6: Apex icon will appear in the listed Installed Apps section of the Start menu.

Note You may be subject to additional Internet fees while you download the game.

If you're experiencing a slow download of the game, try the following steps:

1. Make sure that you're not downloading more than one game, app, or update at a time.
2. If you have any other devices on your network that might be using bandwidth (for example, streaming a movie), you should pause them until your download has completed.
3. Check for any Windows 10 updates available for your device. Go to Settings and then select Update & security to see if there are any updates available.
4. Troubleshoot potential connectivity issues by visiting Fix Network Connection issues in Windows 10.

You can use a mouse and keyboard or a game controller (Xbox One or Xbox 360 controller is recommended). If you use an Xbox One controller, you'll need either a USB cable to connect it to your device or an Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows.

Forza Motorsport 6: Apex supports a wide variety of popular racing wheels, such as the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel and the Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel. For a full list of supported wheels, as well as racing wheel tips and tricks, see the Forza Motorsport Forum help page.

Yes, you'll need a Microsoft account to play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex. If you already play games on Xbox 360 or Xbox One, you can use the same account you use for those games. For more details, see the Microsoft account FAQ page.

If you’re planning to be in an area with no online coverage, such as a long-distance flight or a sailing excursion, you can prepare your Windows 10 device to allow you to play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex offline.

For details on how to configure your Windows 10 device for offline play, visit Play games offline on Windows 10 using Offline mode.

If you play offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase additional items from Microsoft Store, will not be available. Additionally, any leaderboards will be unavailable while you're offline.

If you earn any achievements while playing offline, they will sync to your account the next time you sign in to Xbox Live on your device. Your game save progress will also sync when you sign in to Xbox Live.

You also won't be able to use the benefits of Xbox Live while offline. See Why should I sign in to Xbox Live with a Microsoft account? below for details.

The Xbox One and Windows 10 versions of Forza Motorsport 6: Apex are different versions. The two have different gameplay modes and challenges, and the online features of the two experiences are not directly connected. Forza Motorsport 6: Apex will, however, benefit from the strong community of drivers and painters in Forza Motorsport 6 on Xbox One, through their cloud-powered Drivatars™ and featured UGC liveries.

As you'll need a Microsoft account to sign in to Xbox Live to play, you can earn achievements and gamerscore in both games. However, any progress you make on the Xbox One version will not carry over to the Windows 10 version, and vice versa.

You can download and install Forza Motorsport 6: Apex on up to 10 different Windows 10 devices using the same Microsoft account.

When you connect Forza Motorsport 6: Apex to the Xbox Live service, you get the following benefits while you play on your Windows 10 device.

Note You must connect to Xbox Live through the Xbox app to launch Forza Motorsport 6: Apex. See Do I need to be online or connected to the Internet to play? above.

• Stay connected to the Xbox Live community, view achievements, watch game clips, and more.
• Store your saved games in the cloud and continue playing on a different PC right from where you left off.
• Play with your Xbox Wireless Controller on Windows 10 using the Xbox Wireless Adapter.
• Easily record, narrate, and share your most epic gaming moments with built-in Game DVR:
  • To launch Game DVR while playing, press Windows logo key + G.
  • To manage your Game DVR settings, launch the Xbox app, go to Settings, and then select Game DVR.
  • Any game clips that you capture while playing Forza Motorsport 6: Apex can be accessed via the Xbox app. See Benefits of running the Xbox app while playing a game on Windows 10 for more information.

If you receive an error code while downloading, visit the Error Code Lookup Tool. Type in your code to get a detailed explanation and proposed solutions.