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The First Descendant

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Please note that the First Descendant Team has stopped covering the game as of October 2024. Information on certain pages may not be up-to-date.

The First Descendant - Required Specs

This is a guide on the Required Specs to run The First Descendant. Read on to learn more about the system requirements for PC, the minimum and recommended specs, as well as the required storage space for the game.

Required Specs for PC

Required Specs

OS Windows 10 x64 20H2
Processor Intel i5-3570 / AMD FX-8350
Memory 8 GB RAM
Graphics GeForce GTX 1050Ti or AMD Radeon RX 570 Video Memory 4GB
DirectX Version 12
Network Broadband Internet connection
Storage 50 GB available space

High Recommended Specs

While the game is available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the recommended specs for this game can be very demanding. If you want a better experience, we recommend playing on systems with the specs listed above or higher.

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Minimum Specs for PC

Minimum Specs

OS Windows 10 x64 20H2
Processor Intel i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Memory 16 GB RAM
Graphics GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600XT
DirectX Version 12
Network Broadband Internet connection
Storage 50 GB available space

When Playing on Minimum Specs, Lower Your Game Settings

The First Descendant - Lower Your Settings

If you are planning to play the game with the minimum specs, we recommend lowering the in-game settings to experience the game better. This is to avoid setting the game past the capabilities of the system to prevent any issues.

Required Storage Space

Requires 50 - 60 GB of Free Space

Required Storage for PC 50 GB (SSD Recommended)
Required Storage for PS5 Version 65.56 GB

The PC version of the game requires 50 GB of space to install while the PS5 version requires 65.56 GB. Additionally, those on PC are recommended to install the game on an SSD as installing on an HDD can cause significantly increased loading and reading times.

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