Starfield, Bethesda’s open world RPG, is on the horizon. However, before embarking on this interstellar adventure, it’s crucial to ensure that your PC meets the system requirements. Recently, Bethesda has revealed the minimum and recommended specifications for Starfield on PC.
Starfield PC system requirements
Minimum requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 version 22H2 (10.0.19045)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 125 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
Recommended requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 with updates
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 125 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
It’s worth noting that these requirements are subject to change as Bethesda hasn’t made an official announcement yet. Additionally, the specifications don’t provide specific details about expected performance, including frame rates and quality settings.
Starfield’s SSD requirement and what it says about AAA games going forward
While the mandatory SSD requirement may pose a challenge for some players who are still rocking the mechanical spinning drives, it marks an industry trend. The introduction of SSDs in consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S has revolutionized gaming experiences, offering lightning-fast loading times and enhanced performance. As game developers optimize their titles to leverage the benefits of the powerful systems, gamers on PC now are also expected to wield SSDs, especially as the primary drive for OS and games.
Starfield is scheduled to launch on September 6, 2023, for PC and Xbox Series X|S. As an Xbox first-party title, it is also coming day one on PC and Xbox Game Pass. So, if you are really unsure whether your PC is cut out for Bethesda’s marquee 2023 title, you can always avail Game Pass to test out the game before a final purchase on Steam or elsewhere.
