PC requirements

Generation Zero System Requirements

Generation Zero needs at least Intel i5 Quad Core, 8 GB RAM and nVidia GTX 660 / ATI HD7870 - 2GB VRAM / Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 580 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i7 Quad Core, 16 GB RAM and nVidia GTX 960 / R9 280 - 4GB VRAM graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Generation Zero minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system 64bit OS - Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 64bit OS - Windows 10
Processor Intel i5 Quad Core Intel i7 Quad Core
Memory 8 GB RAM 16 GB RAM
Graphics nVidia GTX 660 / ATI HD7870 - 2GB VRAM / Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 580 nVidia GTX 960 / R9 280 - 4GB VRAM
Storage 35 GB available space 35 GB available space
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Other platforms

Generation Zero is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Generation Zero on PC

Can my PC run Generation Zero?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Generation Zero need?
35 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.