Returnal PC System Requirements

Returnal returns - on the PC! Here you can see the official system requirements for the PC version of Returnal.

You can play Returnal on the PC starting February 15, 2023. Naturally, our PC version comes with additional features. Returnal offers state-of-the-art graphics and that is reflected in the requirements. However, if you want to enjoy the game with high 4K resolution and ray tracing, you will need hardware firepower (or experiment with the DLSS settings). Sony provides the following PC system requirements for Returnal:

Minimum system requirements (720p, 60 FPS, settings "low").

• Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903)
• CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 (4 Core 2.7 GHz), AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 Core 3.5 GHz)
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB), AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
• ** RAM:** 16 GB DDR4
• Drive space: 60 GB HDD (SSD recommended)

Medium system requirements (1080p, 60 FPS, settings "medium").

• Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903)
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 (6 Core 2.8 GHz), AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 Core 3.4 GHZ)
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB)
• RAM 16 GB DDR4
• Drive space: 60 GB SSD

Recommended PC configuration (1080p, 60 FPS, settings "high").

• Operating System: Windows 10 64-Bit (Version 1903)
• CPU: Intel i7-8700 (6 Core 3.7 GHz), AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 Core 3.7 GHz)
• Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB)
• RAM 16 GB DDR4
• Drive space: 60 GB SSD

Epic" PC configuration (4K, 60 FPS, Settings "epic").

• Operating System: Windows 10 64-Bit (Version 1903)
• CPU: Intel i7-9700K (8 Core 3.7 GHz), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 Core 3.6 GHz)
• Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3080 (10 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16 GB)
• RAM 32 GB DDR4
• Drive space: 60 GB SSD

PC requirements for 4K with ray tracing (4K, 60 FPS, settings "epic").

• Operating System: Windows 10 64-Bit (Version 1903)
• CPU: Intel i9-11900K (8 Core 3.5 GHz), AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (12 Core 3.7 GHz)
• Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti (12 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (16 GB)
• RAM 32 GB DDR4
• Drive space: 60 GB SSD

Special PC features of Returnal

Your PC can do (almost) everything that the PS5 can do - and usually much more. More flexible options in the settings, for example. The advantages of Returnal for PC include:

• Image Adjustments: Nvidia DLSS, Nvidia Image Scaling (NIS), AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
• Widescreen support: Ultrawide, Super Ultrawide, Field of View settings
• Raytracing: Shadows and reflections
• Sound design: Dolby Atmos support for optimal surround sound and better enemy location
• Controller Support: PS5 DualSense Controller Support