The First Descendant System Requirements: Can You Run It?

The First Descendant
Developer:
NEXON Games
Publisher:
Nexon
Release date:
2 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
User score:
3.2 / 5 (60 votes)
Hardware demand level:
4.5 / 10 - steadily demanding
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Official The First Descendant system requirements for PC

To run The First Descendant, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 50 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 5600 XT. As for your CPU, an Core i5-3570 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-7700K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce GTX 1050Ti or AMD Radeon RX 570, Video Memory 4GB
Pass CPU:
Intel i5-3570 / AMD FX-8350
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 x64 20H2
DirectX:
Version 12

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600XT
Pass CPU:
Intel i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 x64 20H2
DirectX:
Version 12

The First Descendant performance on your PC

The First Descendant performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1920×1080
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic DLSS
3840×2160
60 fps @ epic FSR
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.3x faster than Radeon RX 5600 XT. Your graphics card can run The First Descendant at recommended settings according to NEXON Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

The First Descendant FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 1080p
110−120
medium settings / 1080p
90−95
high settings / 1080p
65−70
ultra settings / 1080p
65−70
QHD / 1440p
24−27
4K / 2160p
12−14
4K DLSS / 2160p
24−27
4K FSR / 2160p
24−27

The First Descendant performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-7700K

Core i5-12400 is 2.0x faster than Core i7-7700K. Your CPU can run The First Descendant at recommended settings according to NEXON Games.

FAQ

When was The First Descendant released?
The First Descendant was released on 2 July 2024.
How much RAM do I need for The First Descendant?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for The First Descendant. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is The First Descendant?
The First Descendant occupies about 50 GB of disk space.
Is The First Descendant a demanding game?
The First Descendant is a steadily demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.5 out of 10.

Community ratings

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3.2 60 votes

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