PC requirements
Subnautica System Requirements
Subnautica needs at least Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent, 4 GB RAM and Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit | Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent | Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark | Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Subnautica on PC
Can my PC run Subnautica?
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 Subnautica need?
20 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.