System Requirements - Cinder City Wiki
Official Cinder City PC system requirements from Steam including minimum and recommended specs, RAM requirements, and GPU recommendations.
Official Minimum Requirements
The Cinder City Steam page lists the following minimum specifications for PC players. These requirements reflect the current development build and may change before launch as BigFire Games continues optimization. Operating system: Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit required. Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600. Memory: 32 GB RAM. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. DirectX: Version 12. Network: Broadband internet connection required. Sound: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset.
The 32 GB RAM minimum already places Cinder City among the more demanding titles on the market. Most contemporary AAA games recommend 16 GB with 32 GB as recommended tier, making Cinder City's baseline unusually high. This likely reflects the open-world MMO architecture, multiplayer networking overhead, and Unreal Engine 5 asset streaming requirements running simultaneously during gameplay.
An RTX 2060 minimum GPU indicates the game targets ray tracing or advanced rendering features even at baseline settings. DLSS 4.5 support confirmed in official trailers suggests NVIDIA upscaling technology helps lower-end hardware achieve playable frame rates, though the minimum spec still requires a capable discrete graphics card rather than integrated solutions.
Official Recommended Requirements
Recommended specifications aim for an optimal experience at higher settings. Operating system: Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit required. Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Memory: 32 GB RAM. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. DirectX: Version 12. Network: Broadband internet connection. Sound: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset.
Notably, both minimum and recommended tiers list 32 GB RAM, unlike many games that differentiate memory requirements between tiers. Early press coverage around the June 2026 Steam page launch incorrectly reported 64 GB recommended RAM, creating confusion across gaming media. The official Steam listing confirms 32 GB for both tiers as of July 2026. Always verify against the Steam page directly when planning hardware purchases.
The recommended CPU options represent strong single-thread and multi-thread performance respectively. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D in particular excels in gaming workloads and suggests BigFire Games optimized for cache-sensitive engine performance. An RTX 4070 recommended GPU targets high settings at 1440p or competitive frame rates at 4K with DLSS enabled.
Planning Your PC for Launch
Use our system requirements checker tool to compare your current hardware against official specifications and identify potential upgrade priorities. If your system falls below minimum specs, consider upgrading RAM first given the 32 GB floor, followed by GPU improvements for visual quality and frame rate stability.
Storage requirements have not been published on the Steam page as of July 2026. Unreal Engine 5 open-world titles typically require 80-150 GB of SSD space. Installing on an NVMe SSD is strongly recommended for asset streaming performance in seamless open worlds without loading screens between districts.
Broadband internet is mandatory for all configurations, reflecting the always-online MMO structure. Stable connection quality will significantly impact co-op raid performance and open-world event participation. Console players should expect comparable performance targets on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, though official console specs have not been published separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cinder City require 64 GB RAM?
No. The official Steam page lists 32 GB RAM for both minimum and recommended requirements. Earlier media reports of 64 GB were inaccurate.
Can I play Cinder City on AMD graphics cards?
The official specs list NVIDIA GPUs, but AMD equivalents meeting similar performance tiers may work. Official AMD support has not been confirmed.
Is an SSD required for Cinder City?
Not explicitly listed, but strongly recommended for Unreal Engine 5 open-world asset streaming performance.
Does Cinder City support DLSS?
Yes. An official DLSS 4.5 trailer confirms NVIDIA DLSS support for enhanced performance and visual fidelity on PC.