Can I run Returnal?
Official Returnal system requirements, player reports on Returnal performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz)
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
- Storage
- 60 GB available space
- Notes
- SSD Recommended
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903)
- Processor
- Intel i7-8700 (6 core 3.7 GHz) AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 core 3.7 GHz)
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (8 GB) AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB)
- Storage
- 60 GB available space
What players say about performance
The game has mixed performance reports, running well for some with high FPS and good stability, but many others encounter significant issues such as crashes, stuttering, and graphical bugs.
Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Frequent stuttering and FPS drops, especially when loading new areas or during prolonged gameplay.
- Memory leak leading to texture and frame rate issues after several hours of play.
- Crashes related to ray tracing settings and DLSS use.
- Graphical bugs like pixelated fog, N64 textures, and VRAM leaks.
What runs it well
- Running at high frame rates on some systems, including high-end GPUs.
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.