With the May 27 release of 007 First Light rapidly approaching, developer IO Interactive has unveiled the full range of PC system requirements. While the game promises a cutting-edge experience for high-end rigs, the entry-level hardware demands are surprisingly accessible for those just looking to jump into the action.
Beyond the hardware benchmarks, IO Interactive is rolling out a robust suite of PC-exclusive enhancements. Players can look forward to uncapped framerates, comprehensive customization settings, and advanced NVIDIA technologies including DLSS 4.5 dynamic multi-frame generation and super resolution. Additionally, path tracing and DLSS Ray Reconstruction are confirmed to arrive later this summer. The studio has also prioritized inclusivity with extensive accessibility features, such as deep audio profile customization, flexible input remapping, menu narration, and options for automating complex quick-time events.
007 First Light: Official PC Hardware Requirements
Minimum (1080p, 30 FPS, Low Settings)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-9500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5700
- VRAM: 6GB
- Storage: 80GB (SSD Required)
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Recommended (1080p, 60 FPS, Medium Settings)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Storage: 80GB (SSD Required)
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Enthusiast 1 (1440p, 60 FPS, High Settings)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
- VRAM: 12GB
- Storage: 80GB (SSD Required)
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Enthusiast 2 (4K, 60 FPS, High Settings)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- VRAM: 16GB
- Storage: 80GB (SSD Required)
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Ultra (4K, 200+ FPS, Ultra Settings, DLSS 4.5 Enabled)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- RAM: 32GB
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080
- VRAM: 16GB
- Storage: 80GB (SSD Required)
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Note: IO Interactive indicates that DLSS features are not utilized for the Minimum, Recommended, or Enthusiast tiers.
007 First Light launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on May 27, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version scheduled for later this summer.
To dive deeper into the game’s development, watch our exclusive interview regarding the design shift from Hitman to this new Bond entry, and read our breakdown of how the team envisioned this younger iteration of 007. For ongoing coverage, visit the official Game Informer 007 First Light hub.
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