Pearl Abyss has officially unveiled the hardware requirements for its highly anticipated open-world RPG, Crimson Desert. Whether you intend to explore its vast landscapes on PC, home consoles, Mac, or a handheld device like the ROG Ally, you can now verify if your setup is ready for the journey. The game is scheduled for global release on March 19.
PC Hardware Requirements
Performance Targets
- Minimum: 1080p (Upscaled from 900p) @ 30 FPS
- Low: 1080p @ 30 FPS
- Recommended: 1080p @ 60 FPS or 4K @ 30 FPS
- High: 1440p @ 60 FPS
- Ultra: 4K @ 60 FPS
Graphics Card (GPU)
- Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
- Low: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT
- Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
- High: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Ultra: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 9070
Processor (CPU)
- Minimum/Low: Intel Core i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Recommended: Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- High: Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- Ultra: Intel Core i5-13600K / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Additional PC Specs
- RAM: 16 GB (All configurations)
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 22H2 or newer)
- Storage: 150 GB available space (SSD Required)
Console Performance Profiles
PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X
- Performance Mode: 1080p Resolution | Target 60 FPS (VRR Supported) | Raytracing: Low
- Balanced Mode: 4K Upscaled (via FSR 3) | Target 40 FPS | Raytracing: Low
- Quality Mode: 4K Upscaled (via FSR 3) | Target 30 FPS | Raytracing: High
PlayStation 5 Pro
- Performance Mode: 4K Upscaled (via PSSR) | Target 60 FPS (VRR Supported) | Raytracing: High
- Balanced Mode: 4K Upscaled (via PSSR) | Target 40 FPS (48+ FPS VRR) | Raytracing: High
- Quality Mode: Native 4K Resolution | Target 30 FPS | Raytracing: Ultra
Xbox Series S
- Performance Mode: 720p Resolution | Target 40 FPS | Raytracing: Disabled
- Quality Mode: 1080p Resolution | Target 30 FPS | Raytracing: Disabled
Handheld Specs: ASUS ROG Ally
ROG Ally (Standard)
- Performance: 720p using FSR 3 Frame Generation | Target 40 FPS
- Storage: 150 GB
ROG Ally X
- Performance: 1080p (Upscaled from 720p via FSR 3) | Target 60 FPS
- Balanced: 1080p (Upscaled from 720p via FSR 3) | Target 40 FPS
- Quality: Native 1080p | Target 30 FPS
Mac System Requirements
macOS 15 (MetalFX Upscaling)
- Minimum: 720p/900p @ 30 FPS
- Recommended: 1080p @ 30 FPS
- Ultra: 4K @ 40 FPS
macOS 16+ (MetalFX + Frame Interpolation)
- Minimum: 720p/900p @ 60 FPS
- Recommended: 1080p @ 60 FPS
- Ultra: 4K @ 60 FPS
Hardware & Compatibility
- Required Chipsets: M2 Pro, M3, M4 (Minimum) | M3 Ultra, M4 Max (Ultra)
- Raytracing Support: Available on M3, M4, and M5 series chips.
- Memory: 16 GB Unified Memory
- Storage: 150 GB (Steam or App Store versions)
Prepare for the adventure when Crimson Desert arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Mac on March 19.
