PC requirements
Tempest Rising System Requirements
Tempest Rising needs at least Intel Core i5-8600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or better, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB/6GB / AMD RX 580 8GB or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-11700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti 8GB / AMD 7600 XT 16GB or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 or 11 (64 bit) | Windows 10 or 11 (64 bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or better | Intel Core i5-11700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB/6GB / AMD RX 580 8GB or better | NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti 8GB / AMD 7600 XT 16GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 45 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD is recommended | SSD is recommended |
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Quick answers
Running Tempest Rising on PC
Can my PC run Tempest Rising?
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 Tempest Rising need?
45 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.