PC requirements
UFO: Aftershock System Requirements
UFO: Aftershock needs at least Intel Pentium® III or AMD® Athlon 1GHz, 512 MB RAM and nVidia® GeForceTM 5700 or ATI Radeon® 9500 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Pentium® IV or AMD® Athlon 2GHz, 768 MB RAM and nVidia® GeForceTM 6600 or ATI Radeon® 9700 Pro graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP | Windows XP/7/8 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium® III or AMD® Athlon 1GHz | Intel Pentium® IV or AMD® Athlon 2GHz |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 768 MB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia® GeForceTM 5700 or ATI Radeon® 9500 | nVidia® GeForceTM 6600 or ATI Radeon® 9700 Pro |
| Storage | 4 MB available space | 5 MB available space |
| Additional notes | MS DirectX® 9.0 compatible soundcard | MS DirectX® 9.0 compatible soundcard |
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Quick answers
Running UFO: Aftershock on PC
Can my PC run UFO: Aftershock?
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 UFO: Aftershock need?
4 MB 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.