Publisher Square Enix and Luminous Productions sent a video providing a good first look at Forspoken, their upcoming title, specifically its PC iteration, giving everyone new details such as the Forspoken PC requirements that are required to run it and sharing new details on the features to enjoy from the PC version upon the game’s launch on January 24, 2023.
Said video showcases gameplay and cinematics, highlighting specs and features available at launch, such as:
Forspoken PC Features Highlights
- Stunning visuals with AMD FidelityFX™ Support
- Smooth performance options of up to 60 frames per second (With AMD FSR Support)
- Fast loading times (with Samsung SSD support)
- 32:9 ultra-widescreen support* for a more immersive experience and panoramic views
- Full HDR support and customizable resolutions, aspect ratios, and graphic features
- Direct sound compatible device and 7.1 audio (Ambisonics) support
- Freedom to play with either Keyboard & Mouse or Controller input (DUALSHOCK®4 and DualSense™ Wireless Controllers, DirectInput or Xinput compatible controller)
Harnessing the latest tech to demonstrate Luminous Productions’ philosophy in providing a never-before-seen-or-experienced playtime, Forspoken harnesses and fuses them with creativity. Forspoken hits its intended platform (PlayStation 5) and digital stores (Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and STEAM) for the PC.
Forspoken Minimum and Maximum PC Requirements
Check out the full PC system requirements below:
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (After November 2019 Update) or Windows 11 64-bit
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.7 GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-3770 (3.7 GHz or better)
- Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB VRAM
- Memory: 16 GB
- Display Resolution: 720p 30 FPS
- HDD/SDD Space: HDD 150 GB or more
RECOMMENDED:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (After November 2019 Update) or Windows 11 64-bit
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.7 GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-8700K (3.7 GHz or better)
- Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB VRAM
- Memory: 24 GB
- Display Resolution: 1440p 30 FPS
- HDD/SDD Space: SSD 150 GB or more
ULTRA:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (After November 2019 Update) or Windows 11 64-bit
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5800X (3.8 GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-127000K
- Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16 GB VRAM
- Memory: 32 GB
- Display Resolution: 2160p 60 FPS
- HDD/SDD space: NvMe SSD 150 GB or more
As per our previous coverage, Denuvo DRM is confirmed to be on the game. Take that for what you may. Regardless, it is clear that requirements are quite hefty for this title with or without Denuvo.
Apart from that, Square Enix has also announced that it has updated the game’s PS5 demo. The update includes:
- Added button mapping functionality
- Adjusted text sizes
- Various technical issues
Pre-ordered digital versions (via Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam) will have the Elite Cloak, Overclock Nails, and Spectra Combo Necklace bundled with them, aiding players throughout the world of Athia.
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