PC requirements
The Alters System Requirements
The Alters needs at least AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Intel Core i7-6700, 16 GB RAM and AMD Radeon RX 570, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel Arc A570. 6+ GB video memory graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, Intel Core i7-8700K, 16 GB RAM and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, Intel Arc A770. 8+ GB video memory graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 or later, 64-bit | Windows 10 or later, 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, Intel Core i7-8700K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 570, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel Arc A570. 6+ GB video memory | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, Intel Arc A770. 8+ GB video memory |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD Disk | SSD Disk. Graphics (4K): AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. 10+ GB video memory |
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Quick answers
Running The Alters on PC
Can my PC run The Alters?
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 The Alters need?
50 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.