Starfield: PC System Requirements Starfield guide, tips

Starfield has fairly high system requirements, so it's worth checking them to make sure you have the hardware to run the game. Our guide lists the minimum and recommended PC system requirements. We also inform you about graphics settings on Xbox Series consoles.

Last update: 31 August 2023

Before purchasing Starfield we recommend checking the system requirements, as they're rather high. On this page we've listed the minimal and recommended PC system requirements. You'll learn does Starfield require an SSD, does it work on Steam Deck and what's the resolution in the Xbox Series S and X versions.

• Starfield: Minimum PC system requirements
• Starfield: Recommended PC system requirements
• Starfield: Is an SSD required?
• Starfield: Will it run on Steam Deck?
• Starfield: Xbox Series X / S console versions

Starfield: Minimum PC system requirements

1. CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel Core i7-6800K
2. RAM: 16 GB
3. GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 / Nvidia GeForce 1070 Ti
4. Operating system: Windows 10 (version 22H2 or higher) / 11
5. Disk Space: 125 GB SSD
6. DirectX: 12

Starfield: Recommended PC system requirements

1. CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X / Intel i5-10600K
2. RAM: 16 GB
3. Graphics card: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080.
4. Operating system: Windows 10 (version 22H2 or higher) / 11
5. Disk Space: 125 GB SSD
6. DirectX: 12

Starfield: Is an SSD required?

1. Starfield requires an SSD even as part of its minimum requirements. Traditional HDDs are not officially supported.
2. We do not know will the game install on an HDD. Using an HDD could cause huge problems with transferring content and prevent the game from running smoothly, even if you meet the CPU, RAM and GPU requirements.

Starfield: Will it run on Steam Deck?

1. Starfield won't be verified to run on Steam Deck on its release day.
2. This is due to high minimum system requirements. The device could struggle to make the game run even at 720p.

Starfield: Xbox Series X / S console versions

1. On the Xbox Series X, Starfield runs in 4K and 30 frames per second. 4K is not a native resolution on the XSX.
2. On the Xbox Series S, Starfield runs in 1440p and 30 frames per second.
3. The console versions unfortunately don't support 60 FPS, so 30 is as high as it goes. It is possible some post-release performance patches could increase the number to 60.