The Arc Raiders system requirements have been updated as a new technical test is about to hit PC and consoles. These aren’t the final specs, but we do have a small tweak to the GPU in the minimum requirements and a whole new ultra requirements tier.
With technical tests, the listed specs can sometimes be inflated as the game isn’t yet completely optimized, and developers can often play it safe by selecting more powerful hardware to account for poor performance. This doesn’t mean the best graphics card is required, but the Arc Raiders specs shouldn’t be taken as final until specified as such by developer Embark Studios.
Here are the Arc Raiders system requirements:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| OS | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K AMD Ryzen R5 1600 | Intel Core i5-9600K AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti AMD Radeon RX 580 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| VRAM | 4GB (Nvidia), 8GB (AMD) | 8GB |
| Storage | TBC | TBC |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB |
Take our Arc Raiders system requirements PC benchmark test to answer the question… Can I run Arc Raiders?
The Arc Raiders minimum requirements are in line with those of most modern 3D games, which is nice to see, given that it would be understandable if they had come in a little more demanding due to the game not yet hitting a beta phase.
You’ll need an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 GPU alongside an Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 CPU. One slight hiccup for some older gaming PCs and laptops might be the 12GB RAM listing, but you can upgrade to some of the best gaming RAM for relatively cheap, and it’s an easy upgrade to install.
As for the Arc Raiders recommended specs, you’ll need an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics card paired with an Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor. The RAM requirements also make the expected jump up to 16GB here.
| Ultra | |
| OS | Windows 10 or later |
| CPU | Intel Core i7 9700K AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
| VRAM | 16GB (Nvidia), 24GB (AMD) |
| Storage | TBC |
| RAM | 16GB |
For this next tech test, we’ve also got the Arc Raiders ultra specs, which demand an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU. On the CPU front, you’ll need an Intel Core i7 9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X. The RAM requirements remain the same as the recommended tier at 16GB.
The Arc Raiders download size is not specified in the listings for the technical test, and I have no other data to base a possible prediction on. It’s also noteworthy that an SSD isn’t listed as required either, meaning an old-school HDD might be enough to get by, however, I recommend using one of the best SSDs for gaming where possible to improve your file download time and in-game loading times.
For more on this latest chance to play, you can read all about the Arc Raiders tech test 2, which opens up the game to console players as well as those on PC, for a five-day window.
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