PC requirements
The First Descendant System Requirements
The First Descendant needs at least Intel i5-3570 / AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1050Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570 / Intel Arc A380 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 16 GB RAM and GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600XT / Intel Arc A750 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 x64 20H2 | Windows 10 x64 20H2 |
| Processor | Intel i5-3570 / AMD FX-8350 | Intel i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1050Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570 / Intel Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600XT / Intel Arc A750 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 100 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD Recommended. VRAM 4GB or above. | SSD Recommended. |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running The First Descendant on PC
Can my PC run The First Descendant?
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 First Descendant 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.