Crimson Desert System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)
Nick Guli|To run Crimson Desert on PC, you need at least RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060 and 16 GB RAM. The developer recommends RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080 with 16 GB RAM. Plan for 150 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.
Crimson Desert PC requirements
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500 | Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-11600K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060 | RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 150 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
| Sound card | Windows Compatible Audio Device | Windows Compatible Audio Device |
| Additional notes | SSD required. | SSD required. |
How demanding is Crimson Desert?
Its minimum memory requirement of 16 GB is higher than 88% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 150 GB install is larger than 97% of them.
Measured against today’s hardware, the minimum list describes an older budget PC, while the recommended tier lands in the mid-range of a few generations back rather than anything current. A machine that was decent several years ago should cope, though the minimum graphics card will be the first thing to feel strained.
Storage is the main constraint. The 150 GB install is identical at both tiers, and the notes make an SSD mandatory, so a spare hard drive will not work. Anyone with a small drive should clear space before downloading and install the game on the fastest disk available. One oddity: RAM stays at 16 GB in both columns, so stepping up to the recommended tier means a better processor and graphics card, not more memory. Steam Deck is listed as unsupported.
Can you play Crimson Desert on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Crimson Desert Unsupported on Steam Deck. That means Valve’s testing found it does not run properly on Steam Deck.
- Note: Unsupported graphics performance
Is Crimson Desert on Mac or Linux?
Yes. Steam lists native Mac versions of Crimson Desert.
Crimson Desert system requirements FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Crimson Desert?
Windows 10 64-bit, Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500, 16 GB RAM and RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060. You also need 150 GB available space.
What are the recommended specs for Crimson Desert?
Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-11600K, 16 GB RAM and RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080.
Can I run Crimson Desert with 8 GB of RAM?
No. The minimum is 16 GB of RAM, so 8 GB is below the official requirement.
How much storage does Crimson Desert need?
The Steam page lists 150 GB of free space.
Does Crimson Desert work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
More on Crimson Desert
Specs and the Steam Deck rating come from the game’s official Steam store listing and Valve’s compatibility report. Comparisons use the same data for every PC game Explosion tracks. Re-checked monthly.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
