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System Requirements
April 25, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Initial system-requirements article with min/rec spec table, OS, anti-cheat, languages, storage, and AI disclosure
Embers of the Uncrowned is a PC-only release at launch, with published Minimum and Recommended hardware targets. The Minimum tier covers what is needed to run the client; the Recommended tier covers a smoother experience at higher settings. For wider context, see Platforms and Release and Getting Started.
Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
Operating System | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
Processor | Intel Core i5-3570 or AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
Anti-Cheat | Kernel-level NGS | Kernel-level NGS |
Windows 11 (64-bit) is required for both tiers. Older versions of Windows are not listed as supported, and there is no listing for macOS, Linux, or Steam Deck (Proton) at this time.
The game ships with a kernel-level anti-cheat solution called NGS, which loads a driver alongside the client at launch. Kernel-level drivers can conflict with other low-level software such as virtualization tools, overclocking utilities, or competing anti-cheat clients. NGS is mandatory for online play and cannot be opted out of.
At announcement, six languages are listed as supported:
English
Simplified Chinese
Russian
German
Spanish
Portuguese
Other locales may be added between the demo and full launch, but only the six above are confirmed today.
Both tiers list the same install size: 30 GB of available drive space. An SSD is not formally required, but is strongly advised; multiplayer zone transitions benefit from SSD throughput. Treat 30 GB as the launch-day baseline rather than a ceiling, since patches and expansions will grow it.
The official listing also carries an AI-generated content disclosure. The developer indicates that AI tooling has been used in aspects of the project's visuals, marketing materials, and localization. This is informational only and does not change what the player installs or how the game runs.
The Minimum CPU targets are several generations old, which suggests the game scales down to aging rigs at lower settings.
The Recommended GPU pair (RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT) is roughly the 2019 upper-mid tier, a sensible target for 1080p high settings.
Doubling memory from 8 GB to 16 GB is the biggest jump between tiers; multiplayer zones and raids benefit most from the extra headroom.
For demo-specific notes during the free trial period, see Steam Next Fest Demo.