Crimson Desert PC & Console System Requirements Revealed
▼ Summary
– Crimson Desert, an open-world RPG from Pearl Abyss, is launching on March 19 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Mac.
– On PC, the game has detailed performance tiers from Minimum to Ultra, requiring GPUs like a GTX 1060 at minimum up to an RTX 5070 Ti for Ultra settings.
– For consoles, the PS5 and Xbox Series X offer multiple graphics modes, while the Series S has lower resolution options and no raytracing.
– The game will also run on Mac systems with Apple Silicon chips, with performance scaling based on the chip model and macOS version.
– All platforms require 16 GB of RAM and 150 GB of SSD storage space for installation.
Gamers eager to explore the vast world of Crimson Desert can now check their hardware, as developer Pearl Abyss has released the full system requirements ahead of the game’s launch on March 19. The detailed specifications cover a wide range of platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Mac, and even the Xbox ROG Ally, giving players a clear picture of the performance they can expect.
For PC enthusiasts, the requirements are broken into several performance tiers. To run the game at a minimum of upscaled 1080p and 30 frames per second, you’ll need at least an AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card paired with an AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel i5-8500 processor. All PC configurations demand 16 GB of RAM and a substantial 150 GB of SSD storage. The recommended specs target smooth 1080p at 60 FPS or 4K at 30 FPS, calling for more powerful hardware like an RTX 2080 or RX 6700 XT GPU. For the highest “Ultra” settings promising 4K at 60 FPS, you’ll need top-tier components such as an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 9070.
Console players have detailed performance profiles to consider. The standard PlayStation 5 offers modes prioritizing frame rate, resolution, or a balance, with ray tracing settings varying from Low to High. The enhanced PlayStation 5 Pro leverages upgraded upscaling technology for better performance, supporting higher resolutions and even Ultra ray tracing in its Quality mode. On the Xbox side, the Series X provides similar scalable options to the PS5, while the Series S is more limited, targeting 1080p at 30 FPS or 720p at 40 FPS without ray tracing.
The portable Xbox ROG Ally and its more powerful Ally X variant have their own specs. The base Ally aims for 720p at 40 FPS using frame generation, whereas the Ally X can achieve up to 1080p at 60 FPS with the help of upscaling technologies. Both require the same 150 GB of storage.
Mac users will find their requirements closely tied to the chip inside their machine. Performance scales with the processor, from the M2 Pro at minimum settings to the M3 Ultra or M4 Max for the best 4K experience. The game’s performance also improves significantly on the newer MacOS 26+ thanks to advanced frame interpolation. As with other platforms, 16 GB of RAM and 150 GB of storage are mandatory.
With these specifications now public, players on every supported system can prepare for the adventure when Crimson Desert arrives next week.
(Source: Game Informer)
