Arc Raiders System Requirements: Min and Recommended

Arc Raiders runs on a fairly modest minimum spec for a modern extraction shooter: a Core i5-6600K or Ryzen 5 1600, 12GB of RAM, and a GTX 1050 Ti, RX 580, or Intel Arc A380, targeting 1080p on low settings at 60fps. The recommended tier asks for a Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 3600, 16GB of RAM, and an RTX 2070, RX 5700 XT, or Intel Arc B570, aimed at 1440p on high settings at 60fps. Both tiers need Windows 10 64-bit or later and DirectX 12, and you should budget roughly 50GB of free SSD space once updates and cache are factored in. Here is the full breakdown, plus what to expect on console, Steam Deck, and how to tell if your current rig clears the bar.

Minimum System Requirements

The published minimum specification for Arc Raiders on PC is Windows 10 64-bit (latest update), an Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 processor, 12GB of system RAM, and a GPU at the level of an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, AMD Radeon RX 580, or Intel Arc A380. That configuration is built to hold 1080p resolution on low graphics settings at a 60fps target, not to guarantee a locked 60fps in every firefight, since extraction shooters with a lot of players and ARC enemies on screen at once can still dip under load even on rigs that clear the minimum bar. DirectX 12 support is required on both tiers, so older DirectX 11 only graphics cards will not run the game regardless of otherwise meeting the CPU and RAM numbers. Both the CPU and GPU listed here are several years old at this point, which keeps the minimum bar accessible to a large chunk of the existing PC gaming install base rather than requiring a fresh upgrade just to launch the game.

Recommended System Requirements

Stepping up to the recommended specification gets you an Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a GPU in the range of an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, or Intel Arc B570. That tier targets 1440p resolution on high graphics settings at 60fps, a meaningful step up from the minimum tier's 1080p low settings target. The jump from 12GB to 16GB of RAM matters more than it might look on paper, since extraction shooters tend to stream a lot of map, inventory, and player data simultaneously, and 12GB can get tight with background applications open alongside the game, particularly on Windows installs that already reserve several gigabytes for the OS itself. Cards in the RTX 2070 class are now several generations behind Nvidia's current lineup, so a lot of players buying a mid range GPU today will land comfortably above the recommended tier without paying flagship prices.

Storage Space and SSD Requirements

Arc Raiders' base download size on PC has been reported between roughly 27GB and 33GB depending on the source and whether day one patches are included, but Embark recommends budgeting around 50GB of free space to account for updates, shader cache, and other files that accumulate after install. An SSD is effectively required rather than just recommended for a smooth experience, and an NVMe M.2 SSD specifically has shown noticeably better load times and streaming performance during testing compared to a traditional SATA SSD or a mechanical hard drive. Installing on a spinning hard drive is technically possible if you meet the other minimum specs, but expect longer loading between raids and potential texture pop in during matches, since extraction shooters lean heavily on fast asset streaming as you move through a map. Storage needs will likely grow again once Frozen Trail ships in October 2026, given Embark has described that update's new map as the largest the game has released to date.

Console Requirements: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Arc Raiders launched day one on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and console hardware does not carry the same minimum versus recommended tier system PC does, since every PS5 and every Xbox Series X|S owner is running identical hardware. Embark has not published separate console specific performance mode details the way some cross platform shooters do with explicit quality and performance toggles, so expect the game to target a stable frame rate tuned to each console's fixed hardware rather than a menu full of PC style graphics options. If you are deciding between platforms rather than just checking whether your PC clears the bar, our guide on whether Arc Raiders supports crossplay covers how progress and matchmaking work across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Playing Arc Raiders on Steam Deck

Arc Raiders is officially Steam Deck Verified as of November 2025, following the release of Proton 10, the compatibility layer update that lets many Windows only Steam games run properly on SteamOS. On the handheld, testing has landed on settings that consistently deliver between 40 and 60fps, though pushing every setting to its highest level is not realistic given the Steam Deck's power and thermal limits, particularly with the heavier rendering technology Arc Raiders uses for lighting and geometry detail. Enabling the Proton Experimental compatibility preset before launching tends to improve stability over the default Proton version, and controls translate reasonably well to the Deck's built in gamepad layout once you have configured a control scheme you like. This is a case where a game's official Steam Deck Verified badge only appeared after launch, so early Deck owners trying Arc Raiders in the first weeks after October 2025 may have had a rougher experience than the game delivers now.

DirectX and Operating System Requirements

Both the minimum and recommended PC specifications call for Windows 10 64-bit with the latest update installed, or Windows 11, along with DirectX Version 12. There is no officially listed native macOS or Linux support outside of the Steam Deck's Proton based compatibility layer described above. A broadband internet connection is also required for online play on every platform, since Arc Raiders has no offline or single player mode, its extraction gameplay depends on live matchmaking against other players and ARC enemies.

One more thing worth checking before you install: Windows updates and GPU drivers should both be current, since Arc Raiders relies on modern DirectX 12 features that older driver versions sometimes handle inconsistently, occasionally showing up as stutter or crashes that look like a spec problem but are really just an outdated driver. Verifying your PC's specs through Windows Settings or a free tool like CPU-Z before you buy the game is a quick way to avoid an install you cannot comfortably run, especially if you are borrowing or reviving an older machine specifically to try Arc Raiders.

Can Your PC Actually Run Arc Raiders at 1080p or 1440p?

Meeting the minimum spec on paper does not automatically mean a smooth 1080p 60fps experience in every scenario, particularly during Frozen Trail's larger new map once that update lands in October 2026, since bigger maps and more simultaneous enemies tend to push CPU and RAM usage higher than earlier, smaller content. If your GPU sits right at the GTX 1050 Ti or RX 580 level, expect to spend some time in the settings menu lowering resolution scale or dropping shadow and texture quality further to hold a stable frame rate during busy fights near an extraction point, where multiple squads and ARC enemies can converge at once. Recommended spec owners running an RTX 2070 class card should get a more comfortable 1440p high settings experience without constant manual tuning, though enabling upscaling technology where supported can still buy extra headroom during the most demanding encounters.

Tips If Your PC Falls Below Recommended Specs

If your rig sits between the minimum and recommended tiers, a few settings changes tend to help more than others in Arc Raiders specifically. Dropping shadow quality and view distance first usually recovers more frame rate than lowering texture quality, since Arc Raiders' texture work is not the primary GPU bottleneck for most mid range cards, the shadow and lighting systems tend to cost more. Closing background applications matters more here than in a lot of games given the 12GB minimum RAM requirement, since Chrome tabs, Discord, and streaming software can eat into that budget quickly on a 12GB or even 16GB system. If you are still struggling to hold 60fps at 1080p on settings you are happy with, that is usually a sign your GPU specifically is the bottleneck rather than CPU or RAM, since Arc Raiders' minimum GPU tier sits noticeably lower than its minimum CPU tier relative to each component's typical market position.

What to Upgrade First if You Are Under Spec

If you are shopping for upgrades rather than replacing a whole PC, RAM is usually the cheapest fix relative to the performance it buys, since going from 8GB or 12GB to 16GB is a fairly small purchase compared to a new GPU and directly addresses Arc Raiders' minimum RAM requirement. GPU upgrades deliver the most direct improvement to frame rate at your target resolution, but they are also the most expensive component on this list, so it is worth confirming RAM and storage are not your actual bottleneck before spending on a new graphics card. CPU upgrades matter less for most players sitting near the minimum spec, since Arc Raiders' minimum CPU tier is relatively easy to clear even on older hardware, and a CPU swap often means a new motherboard and sometimes new RAM as well, making it the most expensive and disruptive upgrade path of the three for the smallest expected gain at 1080p.

How Arc Raiders Compares to Other Extraction Shooters on Hardware

Extraction shooters as a genre tend to run leaner than large open world titles, since most of the visual complexity is concentrated in smaller, more detailed maps rather than sprawling continuous worlds, and Arc Raiders follows that pattern with a minimum spec built around hardware that is now several years old. That approachable floor is one reason the genre has been able to grow a wide player base across a broad range of PC hardware rather than gatekeeping entry behind a current generation graphics card, which matters for a live service game trying to build a large enough player pool to keep matchmaking queues short across every mode and region.

Getting the Most Out of Arc Raiders Once You Are Set Up

Once your PC clears the specs and you are raiding comfortably, it is worth knowing when the next major content update lands, since Frozen Trail's new snow map arrives October 8, 2026 with a large new area that could push hardware demands slightly higher than earlier content. Our Arc Raiders release date and roadmap guide covers what has shipped since launch and what Embark has planned through the rest of 2026. Beyond Arc Raiders, Flush covers a growing range of shooter and extraction adjacent esports betting markets, alongside the casino, sportsbook, and Originals sections. Take a look at what else is on offer at flush.com.

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Arc Raiders is built to run on a fairly wide range of hardware, from a several year old mid range PC on the minimum tier to a more current build on recommended settings, plus PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and now Steam Deck. Check your specs against the numbers above before you commit to a 50GB install, and if you are weighing platforms rather than just PC performance, our crossplay guide covers how PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S play together. Explore more of what Flush covers at flush.com.