All articles tagged with #system requirements
Unknown Worlds’ Subnautica 2, built on Unreal Engine 5, enters early access with surprisingly high PC specs: minimum 12GB RAM to run 1080p/30fps, recommended 16GB RAM with an 8GB GPU, and a claimed 32GB RAM for 4K/60fps, setting a steep hardware bar for players before the May 14 early access launch.
Forza Horizon 6 reveals relatively modest PC requirements: minimum specs include an i5-8400/Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB RAM, SSD, and a GTX 1650 (or RX 6500 XT/Arc A380) to run at 1080p60 on low. 1440p60/high needs an i5-12400F/Ryzen 5 5600X and a RTX 3060 Ti/RX 6700 XT/Arc A580, while “Extreme” 4K60 demands an i7-12700K/Ryzen 7 7700X with a RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7900 XT and 24 GB RAM. An “Extreme RT” path bumps to RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT, 32 GB RAM and NVMe storage. The game supports DLSS 4, FSR 3/4, and XeSS 2.1, aims for high uncapped framerates, and will be available on Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally at launch (handheld presets aren’t confirmed yet).
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is headed to PC on March 19, with four presets (Minimum, Medium, High, Very High) detailing GPU, CPU, RAM, OS and 150GB SSD storage. The minimum setup starts at GTX 1660/RX 5500 XT with an i3-10100/ Ryzen 3 3100 and 16GB RAM, scaling up to RTX 4080/RX 9070 XT and i7-11700/ Ryzen 7 5700X, all on Windows 10/11. This PC port follows the PS5 debut from last year.
Bungie released Marathon's PC system requirements on Steam, signaling wide compatibility: minimum – Windows 10 64-bit, i5-6600/Ryzen 2600, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1050 Ti or RX 5500 XT or Arc A580 (8 GB, with ReBAR on); recommended – Windows 10 64-bit, i5-10400/Ryzen 3500, 16 GB RAM, GTX 2060 or RX 5700 XT or Arc A770 (16 GB, with ReBAR on); both require 105 GB storage and a broadband connection, and Bungie says there's no current plan for additional hardware ports though Switch 2 could be considered in the future.
Gearbox's CEO Randy Pitchford states that the Day 1 patch for Borderlands 4 will improve performance, but the game may not run well on systems below the minimum requirements. Initial performance issues reported by a preview were partly due to hardware problems, and the game is expected to be playable on systems meeting the recommended specs. Players should ensure their hardware matches the minimum specifications for optimal experience.
Football Manager 26, powered by the Unity engine, is expected to have higher system requirements than previous versions, likely necessitating a gaming PC upgrade, especially for those with older hardware, due to its more detailed graphics and advanced 3D match engine.
The Battlefield 6 open beta ends on August 18, 2025, at 1:00 am PT, offering players a final chance to experience new maps, modes, and classes before the game's official release on October 10, 2025. The beta has been highly successful, with millions of players participating, and features returning classic classes, new modes like Escalation, and nine multiplayer maps. System requirements for PC include an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 16GB RAM, and a GTX 2060 or RX 5600 XT GPU.
Leaked specs from Battlefield Labs suggest that Battlefield 6 may require a GPU like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, with 16GB RAM and similar storage needs, indicating it will be a modern AAA game with moderate hardware demands, though these specs are subject to change before the official release.
Cyberpunk 2077 is launching on macOS with optimized settings for various Macs, requiring at least 16GB of unified memory for M1 models and up to an M4 Max with 36GB for the highest fidelity gameplay, including ray tracing. The game will be available on multiple platforms with cross-progression, and performance will vary based on the Mac's hardware.
Tales of the Shire, a hobbit life-sim set in the Lord of the Rings universe, has surprisingly modest PC system requirements, making it accessible for a wide range of players. The minimum specs include a GTX 770 or R9 270X graphics card, while the recommended setup calls for an RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6750 XT. The game launches on July 29 across multiple platforms, promising a cozy experience in Middle-earth.
Gearbox announced the PC system requirements for Borderlands 4, with recommended specs including a 64-bit OS, Intel Core i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 32 GB RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. Minimum specs are slightly lower but still demanding, requiring a 64-bit OS, Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070. The game releases on September 12 across multiple platforms, with various editions offering additional content.
Borderlands 4's recommended PC specs are notably high, calling for an RTX 3080 GPU and 32GB RAM, which has sparked controversy among gamers due to the demanding hardware requirements, although the game is not as expensive as initially feared.
Microsoft has announced the minimum system requirements and supported CPUs for Windows 11 LTSC 2024, including a mandatory SSD. The requirements are categorized into Preferred and Optional, with specific details for Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and NXP processors. The same requirements will apply to Windows Server 2025.
Ghost of Tsushima is set to debut on PC with system requirements including an SSD with 75GB of storage, Nvidia 20-series GPU, and 16GB of RAM for a 1080p 60fps experience, while top-tier hardware like Nvidia 4080 or Radeon RX 7900 XT GPU is needed for 4K 60fps. The PC version is optimized for ultra-wide monitors and supports upscaling technologies like Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR, as well as DualSense features. Cross-play will be available through signing into the PlayStation Network account, allowing PC players to team up with PS5 and PS4 players in the multiplayer mode.
Sony's Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut PC port will be the first to include PlayStation Trophy support and utilize a new overlay for PC players, with system requirements revealed by Nixxes Software. The port will require high-end hardware for 4K resolution at 40FPS, and will support supersampling technologies, ultra-wide monitors, and triple-monitor setups. Sony's increasing embrace of PC ports, including VR support, reflects its commitment to expanding its gaming ecosystem beyond PlayStation consoles.