PC requirements
Empire of the Ants System Requirements
Empire of the Ants needs at least Intel Core i5 9400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB RAM and 6GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 9600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM and AMD Radeon RX 6800 / NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64 bit | Windows 10/11 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 9400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5 9600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 6GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 | AMD Radeon RX 6800 / NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 40 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD recommended | SSD recommended |
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Quick answers
Running Empire of the Ants on PC
Can my PC run Empire of the Ants?
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 Empire of the Ants need?
40 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.