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PC requirements: compare the whole system

Read the publisher’s targets without turning a socket name into a performance promise.

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OFFICIAL FACTS

Epic lists Windows 11 64-bit, DirectX 12, 16 GB minimum RAM, 32 GB recommended and 45 GB SSD/NVMe storage.

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ComponentMinimum (Epic)Recommended (Epic)
OSWindows 11 64-bitWindows 11 64-bit
CPULGA 1200+ / AM4+ (Zen 2+)LGA 1700+ / AM5+
RAM16 GB32 GB
GPUGTX 1660+ / RX 590+ / Arc A770+RTX 3000 / RX 7000 series
DirectX1212
Storage45 GB SSD/NVMe45 GB SSD/NVMe

What the published tiers mean

The minimum GPU examples are GTX 1660+, RX 590+ and Arc A770+; recommended examples are RTX 3000 and RX 7000 series. The store labels the tiers with 1080p/30 and 4K/30 targets. These are publisher targets, not frame rates measured by Nightfall. Settings, exact models and the current build matter.

Read the CPU line carefully

The listing uses Intel LGA 1200+ or AMD AM4+ (Zen 2+) for minimum, and LGA 1700+ or AM5+ for recommended. Socket families include multiple processors. Do not conclude that every CPU on a named socket performs identically, or that a socket label alone confirms your system. Compare the full current listing and seek clarification for an ambiguous processor.

Make a complete purchase check

Write down OS version, exact CPU and GPU model, installed memory, storage type and free space. Keep required install space separate from room you may need for updates and other applications. If one line remains unclear, resolve it before treating a successful launcher installation as proof that the game will run well.

Questions about this guide

Does meeting one GPU example guarantee smooth play?

No; the whole configuration and current software matter.

Is Steam Deck verified here?

No. This reference does not establish handheld certification or a tested preset.

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Official documentation checked September 11, 2026. Planning advice is editorial, not a tested walkthrough or a guarantee of results.

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