Bandai Namco published the PC (Steam) system requirements for Echoes of Aincrad ahead of the game's July 9, 2026 PC launch. Both tiers target Windows 11 and DirectX 12, and a solid-state drive is required in either configuration.
Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
OS | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
Processor | Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
Graphics | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) / Intel Arc B580 (12GB) | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) |
DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Storage | 30 GB available space, SSD required | 30 GB available space, SSD required |
Graphics Modes and Performance Targets
The PC version exposes three graphics presets: Performance, Balanced, and Quality. On the minimum specification the Performance mode enables 1080p at 60 frames per second. Players on the recommended specification can reach 1080p/60fps in Balanced mode, and hitting 1080p/60fps in Quality mode is described as needing an Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) or Radeon RX 6800 (16GB).
A lighter 1080p/30fps target is possible below the listed minimum, using an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X with a GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB), or Intel Arc A750 (8GB).
Notes
The requirements above are for the Steam (PC) build. Echoes of Aincrad also releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, where hardware is fixed by the console rather than these tiers. An SSD is mandatory on PC in both the minimum and recommended configurations, and the install footprint is 30 GB.
For release timing, editions, and pricing, see Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses. For a general primer, see the Overview and Getting Started pages.