About Returnal
Returnal was released on February 15, 2023. Steam files it under Action. It needs 60 GB of free storage, which is a large install, so check your drive before you buy.
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Returnal system requirements
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Returnal needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) and Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz), 16 GB of RAM and 60 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce RTX 2070 Super or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Returnal
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) | Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz) | 16 GB |
| Recommended | NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (8 GB) AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) | Intel i7-8700 (6 core 3.7 GHz) AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 core 3.7 GHz) | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce RTX 2070 Super or better | Ryzen 7 2700X or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB or better | Ryzen 7 2700X or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce RTX 4080 Super or better | Ryzen 7 2700X or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Returnal
The publisher's minimum for Returnal is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) with Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz), and the recommended hardware is NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (8 GB) AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB). We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce RTX 2070 Super is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 4080 Super at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
In competitive games frame rate and low latency matter more than looks. Use Low or Medium shadows and effects, keep textures as high as your video memory allows, and aim to stay above your monitor's refresh rate.
Best graphics card for Returnal
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 184 fps | Ultra 132 fps | Ultra 74 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 82 fps | High 82 fps | Medium 64 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 145 fps | Ultra 105 fps | High 81 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 83 fps | Ultra 60 fps | Medium 65 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | High 68 fps | Medium 69 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 81 fps | High 81 fps | Medium 63 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Medium 78 fps | Low 76 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Low 78 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Medium 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Low 61 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 101 fps | Ultra 73 fps | Medium 79 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 78 fps | High 78 fps | Medium 61 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Medium 72 fps | Low 71 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | High 74 fps | Medium 75 fps | Under 60 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 16 GB, recommended 16 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Ryzen 7 2700X meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Returnal
What are the minimum system requirements for Returnal?
Minimum: Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB), 16 GB of memory, 60 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Returnal?
Recommended: Intel i7-8700 (6 core 3.7 GHz) AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 core 3.7 GHz), NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (8 GB) AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB), 16 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Returnal at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce RTX 2070 Super is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB for 1440p.
How much RAM does Returnal need?
The minimum is 16 GB and the recommendation is 16 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Returnal need?
About 60 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Returnal?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 56 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Playable.
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