ARC Raiders is closing in on launch with a clearer picture of what your PC needs to run it. These specs reflect the latest technical test builds and may still shift before release. If you want the official listing, check the game’s page on the Steam store.

ARC Raiders system requirements (PC)

Component Minimum Recommended Ultra
OS Windows 10 or later (64-bit) Windows 10 or later (64-bit) Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
CPU Intel Core i5‑6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 Intel Core i5‑9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Intel Core i7‑9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc A380 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc B570 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
VRAM 4GB (NVIDIA), 8GB (AMD) 8GB 16GB (NVIDIA), 24GB (AMD)
Memory 12GB RAM 16GB RAM 16GB RAM
DirectX — Version 12 —
Network — Broadband internet —
Storage Not specified Not specified Not specified

Minimum PC requirements

The entry tier targets older, budget-friendly rigs. A 6th‑gen i5 or first‑gen Ryzen 5 paired with a GTX 1050 Ti, RX 580, or Intel Arc A380 should get you in the door. Note the asymmetric VRAM callout at the low end: 4GB on NVIDIA cards and 8GB on many AMD cards. You’ll also need 12GB of system memory.

Stepping up to an i5‑9600K or Ryzen 5 3600 with an RTX 2070, RX 5700 XT, or Intel Arc B570 is the target spec for smoother play. System RAM rises to 16GB, which has become a common baseline for modern 3D games. The listing also specifies DirectX 12 and a broadband connection.

Ultra hardware target

For high settings and higher resolutions or frame rates, the “ultra” tier calls for a 9th‑gen i7 or Ryzen 7 3700X and a contemporary upper‑midrange or flagship GPU class: RTX 4070 Ti on the NVIDIA side or RX 7900 XTX on AMD. VRAM expectations are explicit here—16GB on NVIDIA and 24GB on AMD. System RAM remains at 16GB.

Storage and install size

Neither the install size nor the storage device type is listed yet. There’s no explicit SSD requirement in the current specs. Expect that to be clarified closer to release.

What might still change

These requirements are tied to pre‑release test builds. Final optimization can push targets down or up, and individual settings presets may shift. Treat the current minimum and recommended tiers as a safe planning baseline until the launch build is locked.

If your PC aligns with the recommended tier, you should be positioned for a comfortable experience, with the ultra tier reserved for pushing higher resolutions or frame rates. If you’re short on memory, moving to 16GB is the most likely upgrade to pay off across recent games—not just here.