PC system requirements
The Steam page lists a few hard requirements that stand out: Windows 11 only, an SSD is mandatory, and 16 GB of RAM even for the minimum spec. Here's the full breakdown.
Minimum (1080p / 30fps on Low with upscaling)
| Component | Spec |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (8 GB) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50 GB SSD (SSD required) |
The hard requirements worth noticing
- SSD is required, not recommended. The Steam page explicitly says "An SSD is required." A hard drive will not boot the game. If you're still on a mechanical drive for your Steam library, this game is a hard reason to upgrade.
- Windows 11 only. The Steam listing specifies Windows 11 — Windows 10 is not listed as supported. This is unusual and a few years ahead of Capcom's prior releases. It likely reflects DirectX 12 feature requirements.
- 16 GB RAM at minimum. 16 GB is now the floor for modern Capcom PC releases. 8 GB is not enough.
- 6 GB VRAM minimum. A 6 GB GTX 1660 is the entry point. Cards below that (1050 Ti, older RX 500 series) will not pass the bar.
Upscaling — DLSS 4.5 and FSR 3.1
The game ships with NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 3.1 support. The minimum-spec 30fps target is reached with upscaling enabled, so turning it off on minimum hardware will likely drop you well below 30.
If you have an RTX card, DLSS Frame Generation is on the table. If you're on AMD, FSR 3.1 Frame Generation works on RDNA 2 and newer. Intel Arc cards fall under the FSR path.
Will it run on a Steam Deck?
Better than we guessed. The GTX 1660 / RX 5500 XT minimum sits above the Deck's combined Zen 2 + RDNA 2 performance on paper, but RE Engine has been kind to this hardware — Steam Deck HQ's August 31 review put it at a mostly steady 30fps on default settings and called it "pretty wonderful" on the handheld.
One caveat from that testing: the busier stretches of Kyoto caused CPU spikes, with stutter and heavier battery drain. And three weeks after launch Steam still hasn't awarded the game a Deck compatibility badge, so there's no official rating to point at yet.
Recommended (published with the launch build)
| Component | Spec |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8 GB) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50 GB SSD |
That tier targets 60fps at 1080p on the Medium preset, upscaling on. The spec that stands out is RAM — it stays at 16 GB even on recommended, while the CPU and GPU each move up two steps from minimum.
Storage details
- 50 GB is the listed requirement, and it holds on both tiers.
- Steam also sells a few extras alongside the game: two character outfits, a "Red Souls" materials pack, and a $34.99 original soundtrack. None of them are needed to play.