The Stellar Blade PC Requirements Have Been Released: Even Graphics Cards from 2016 Can Handle It
The PC system requirements for Stellar Blade are refreshingly light, indicating that even budget builds from a decade ago can run the game effectively.
According to details shared on the PlayStation blog, the full system specifications were unveiled prior to the game’s launch on June 11. To operate Stellar Blade at Low settings with a 60 fps frame rate at 1080p, you will require either an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or an AMD Radeon RX 580 graphics card.
These GPUs made their debut around 2016 and have long been accessible at budget-friendly prices, making it feasible for older rigs to run the game smoothly.
Furthermore, the CPU requirements for minimum specs feature an Intel Core i5 7600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, both of which are also affordable options from several years back. Notably, the most significant hurdle for users with an older setup may be securing 75 GB of available storage, alongside the 16 GB RAM requirement.
| System Requirement | Minimum (Low) | Recommended (Medium) | High | Very High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 7600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i5 8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i5 8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i5 8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 75 GB HDD (SSD recommended) | 75 GB SSD | 75 GB SSD | 75 GB SSD |
| Notes | 1080p @ 60 fps | 1440p @ 60 fps | 1440p @ 60 fps | 4K @ 60 fps |
Even for those aiming to run the game at very high settings in 4K, impressive performance does not require cutting-edge hardware. With an Intel Core i5 8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X along with an RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 7900 XT, it is possible to enjoy incredible graphical fidelity.
This trend of accommodating lower-end hardware while still delivering technologically advanced gaming experiences looks promising for upcoming releases from Sony. As we await Stellar Blade’s arrival, these system requirements suggest a positive outlook in terms of performance and accessibility.
