PC requirements
Returnal System Requirements
Returnal needs at least Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz), 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i7-8700 (6 core 3.7 GHz) AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 core 3.7 GHz), 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (8 GB) AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903) | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz) | Intel i7-8700 (6 core 3.7 GHz) AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 core 3.7 GHz) |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) | NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (8 GB) AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) |
| Storage | 60 GB available space | 60 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD Recommended | — |
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Quick answers
Running Returnal on PC
Can my PC run Returnal?
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 Returnal need?
60 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.