PC requirements

New World: Aeternum System Requirements

New World: Aeternum needs at least Intel® Core i5-10500 @ 3.10GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 1060 3 GB / AMD Radeon RX 590 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-10700K @ 3.80Ghz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
New World: Aeternum minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 10/11 64-bit Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor Intel® Core i5-10500 @ 3.10GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Intel Core i7-10700K @ 3.80Ghz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Memory 8 GB RAM 16 GB RAM
Graphics NVIDIA GTX 1060 3 GB / AMD Radeon RX 590 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600
DirectX Version 11 Version 12
Storage 100 GB available space 100 GB available space
Additional notes Additional Notes: Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. PC specifications for New World: Aeternum may continue to evolve over time. Additional Notes: Internet connection required to play, offers in-game purchases. System requirements for New World: Aeternum may change over time.
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Other platforms

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Quick answers

Running New World: Aeternum on PC

Can my PC run New World: Aeternum?
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 New World: Aeternum need?
100 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.