Crimson Desert System Requirements: PC, Console, and Mac Specs
Pearl Abyss has released the detailed hardware specifications for its upcoming open-world action/adventure game, Crimson Desert, for PC, console, and macOS. Players should ensure their systems meet or exceed the minimum requirements for optimal performance.
PC System Requirements
The performance figures for PC are based on internal testing and may vary depending on individual hardware and software configurations, as well as graphics settings. DirectX 12 is required.
| Graphics Preset | Performance Specs | GPU | CPU | RAM | OS | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Upscaled 1080p (from 900p) 30 FPS | AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i5-8500 | 16 GB | Windows 10 64-bit 22H2 or newer | 150 GB (SSD required) |
| Low | 1080p 30 FPS | AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i5-8500 | 16 GB | Windows 10 64-bit 22H2 or newer | 150 GB (SSD required) |
| Medium | 1080p 60 FPS | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel i5-11600K | 16 GB | Windows 10 64-bit 22H2 or newer | 150 GB (SSD required) |
| High | 1440p 60 FPS | AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X / Intel i5-12600K | 16 GB | Windows 10 64-bit 22H2 or newer | 150 GB (SSD required) |
| Ultra | 4K 60 FPS | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X / Intel i5-13600K | 16 GB | Windows 10 64-bit 22H2 or newer | 150 GB (SSD required) |
Console System Requirements
Console versions require a compatible display (120/240 Hz) and an HDMI 2.1 cable for certain features. VRR compatibility and an HDMI 2.1 cable are also required for Variable Refresh Rate support.
Specific console performance figures were not detailed in the provided sources.
Mac System Requirements
For Mac, a “For this Mac” preset will assign settings and resolution for optimal visual quality and performance, varying based on hardware capabilities. The performance figures are based on internal testing and may vary. MacOS 26 “Tahoe” or a later version is recommended for optimal performance, and stability.
Specific Mac performance figures were not detailed in the provided sources.
For more detailed information, refer to the official Crimson Desert performance specifications page.