An SSD is required, and the game needs a DX12.1 / Shader Model 6.6 capable GPU.
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A 75 GB SSD, 16 GB RAM and 6 GB VRAM are the hard floors, no settings fix can change that.

Minimum PC requirements (1080p / 30 FPS / Low)

  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel Core i3-12100
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 6 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 12 (DX12.1 / Shader Model 6.6 required)
  • Storage: 75 GB available space (SSD required)

Recommended PC requirements (1080p / 60 FPS / Ultra)

  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i5-12400F
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 8 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 12 (DX12.1 / Shader Model 6.6 required)
  • Storage: 75 GB available space (SSD required)

Storage & SSD requirements

The game requires 75 GB of available space on an SSD. One reviewer reported an ~80 GB download on PC. The PS5 version is reported to have the smallest install size.

Steam Deck performance

Launch reports conflict: Steam Deck HQ reported ~25-30 FPS on Low with FSR frame generation (~90 minutes of battery), while reviewer Mortismal could not start the game on Steam Deck at review time (pre-release build). Check the latest Deck reports before buying.

Console performance

  • Quality mode: 30 FPS · Performance mode: 60 FPS
  • On 120 Hz displays: 40 FPS / 120 FPS unlocks
  • Launch comparisons: Xbox Series X slightly ahead of PS5 Pro in unlocked scenes (~90 FPS vs ~80 FPS vs ~72 FPS on PS5, per NoobFeed)

PC performance (reported benchmarks)

GameGPU's launch benchmark (30 GPUs) put high-end cards well above the 60 FPS target: RTX 5090 ~218 FPS and RTX 4090 ~194 FPS at their tested settings. The official recommended tier (RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT) is calibrated for 1080p/60 on Ultra. Players on Resetera reported 100-120 FPS at 4K Ultra with DLSS Quality on a 5090, with no stutters on the Steam build.

Known PC issues

At launch, the Windows Store / Game Pass PC version was reported to skip shader pre-compilation and stutter (developers acknowledged and worked on a fix). The Steam version pre-compiles shaders at the title screen and was widely reported smooth.

One 100% reviewer (Mortismal, pre-release build) reported crashes early (~1/hour) that worsened mid-game, resolved by verifying files then reinstalling, likely a corrupt download rather than a general issue. The same reviewer could not start the game on Steam Deck under Proton at review time, which conflicts with Steam Deck HQ's playable ~25-30 FPS report; re-check current status before buying for Deck.

Display & upscaling

The Steam listing confirms HDR support. DLSS/FSR-style upscaling is used in practice (players report DLSS on PC; Steam Deck HQ used FSR frame generation), and console builds offer 40/120 Hz modes for 120 Hz displays.

Can my PC run Resonance?

A practical self-check against the official specs, from weakest machine that will run it up to the comfort zone:

  • Minimum spec (GTX 1060 6GB / RX 5500 XT, 4-core CPU): runs at 1080p/Low targeting 30 FPS, with real-world dips to 22-25 FPS in the busiest scenes. It's playable, but this is a "turn the settings down" experience, the official minimum is explicitly a 30 FPS target, not a smooth one.
  • Mid-range (RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT): the sweet spot. This is the official recommended tier: 1080p/60 on Ultra. Most players with a card in this class will never touch the settings menu.
  • High-end (RTX 4080 and up): comfortable 1440p, and at 4K the game scales well — benchmark reports put the RTX 5090 around 218 FPS and RTX 4090 around 194 FPS in tested scenes, and players report 100-120 FPS at 4K Ultra with DLSS Quality.
  • Integrated graphics or 4 GB GPUs: not supported. The game demands 6 GB VRAM minimum plus DX12.1 / Shader Model 6.6, which rules out most iGPUs and older laptops outright.
  • No SSD: the game explicitly requires an SSD. The loading design assumes fast storage; a mechanical drive will struggle and may fail to keep up in traversal.

Two numbers matter more than the rest: 16 GB RAM is the floor on both tiers, and 6 GB VRAM is non-negotiable. If your laptop has 8 GB RAM or a 4 GB GPU, skip the purchase until you're on better hardware, no settings combination will fix those ceilings.

Polish players searching wymagania (system requirements) will find the same official specs above.

Specs questions

Can a GTX 1060 run it?

Yes, a GTX 1060 6GB is the official minimum GPU, targeting 1080p/30 FPS on the Low preset.

Do I need an SSD?

Yes. 75 GB of available space on an SSD is required per the official specs.

How does it run on Steam Deck?

Reports conflict at launch: Steam Deck HQ reported ~25-30 FPS on Low with FSR frame generation (about 90 minutes of battery), while reviewer Mortismal could not start the game on Deck at review time (pre-release build). Check current Deck reports before buying.

How does it perform on consoles?

Consoles offer Quality (30 FPS) and Performance (60 FPS) modes, with 40/120 FPS unlocks on 120 Hz displays. Launch comparisons put Xbox Series X slightly ahead of PS5 Pro in unlocked scenes.

How big is the download?

75 GB is the required space; one reviewer reported an ~80 GB download on PC. PS5 is reported to have the smallest install size.

Sources: Steam store (official specs), WindowsForum, spec report, VGtimes, 30-GPU benchmark, Resetera OT, launch performance. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy content and assets remain the property of Asobo Studio and Focus Entertainment.