PC requirements
X4: Foundations System Requirements
X4: Foundations needs at least Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5300 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher | Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher |
| Processor | Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5300 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) | NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) |
| Storage | 35 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Minimum: 8 GB RAM (base game) / 16 GB RAM (with all expansions installed) | — |
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Quick answers
Running X4: Foundations on PC
Can my PC run X4: Foundations?
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 X4: Foundations 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.