As the release date of God of War: Ragnarok on September 19 approaches, PlayStation has officially disclosed the game’s PC specifications. Notably, the game will require a substantial 190GB of SSD storage, emphasizing the importance of using a solid-state drive for optimal performance. This storage requirement serves as a stark reminder of the performance issues that arose when Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart allowed HDD installations, which Digital Foundry noted led to a subpar, nearly unplayable experience.

Graphics and Performance Features

God of War: Ragnarok on PC is set to support a range of advanced graphics technologies designed to enhance both visual quality and performance. Among these are:

• DLSS 3.7, which is available for RTX 40-series GPUs
• AMD FSR 3.1
• Intel XeSS 1.3

These technologies include frame generation capabilities, which help maintain higher frame rates and improved image quality across various hardware configurations.

System Requirements Breakdown

The game has been optimized for a variety of gaming setups, with specific requirements outlined for different performance levels:

Minimum Requirements:

• Resolution: 1080p at 30FPS
• RAM: 8GB
• Graphics Card: Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5500 XT
• Processor: Intel i5-4670K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200

Recommended Requirements:

• Resolution: 1080p at 60FPS
• RAM: 16GB
• Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700
• Processor: Intel i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600

High Settings:

• Resolution: 1440p
• Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 3070 or AMD RX 6800
• Processor: Intel i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X

Performance and Ultra Settings:

• Resolution: 4K
• Graphics Card: High-end options like Nvidia RTX 3080 or AMD RX 6900 XT
• Processor: Advanced CPUs such as Intel i9-11900K or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X

PSN Account Requirement

A noteworthy aspect of the PC version of God of War: Ragnarok is the requirement for a PlayStation Network (PSN) account. This trend has been observed in other first-party PlayStation games transitioning to PC, including Concord and the Until Dawn remaster. While Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut also requires a PSN account, this is primarily for those who wish to access its multiplayer features.

With these specs and requirements, God of War: Ragnarok promises to deliver a top-tier experience on PC, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in its epic journey, regardless of their hardware setup.