ARC Raiders System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)
Nick Guli|To run ARC Raiders on PC, you need at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc A380 and 12 GB RAM. The developer recommends NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc B570 with 16 GB RAM. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.
ARC Raiders PC requirements
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update) | Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor | Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc B570 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
How demanding is ARC Raiders?
Its minimum memory requirement of 12 GB is higher than 81% of the 183 PC games we track.
Measured against today’s hardware, ARC Raiders asks for an older budget machine at minimum and a mid-range gaming PC at the recommended tier. Both tiers list processors and graphics cards from several years back, so many existing desktops will already qualify without upgrades. Steam Deck is rated Playable, which suggests the game is workable on modest, power-limited hardware.
The graphics card is the part that matters most. The jump from a GTX 1050 Ti-class entry to an RTX 2070-class card is the biggest gap between the tiers, and DirectX 12 is required at both. Memory moves only from 12 GB RAM to 16 GB RAM, so anyone with 8 GB should upgrade first. The 12 GB minimum is an unusual figure, since most systems ship with 8 GB or 16 GB. The listed broadband connection is a practical requirement, and the specs do not state an SSD, so check the store page for storage notes before installing.
Can you play ARC Raiders on Steam Deck?
Valve rates ARC Raiders Playable on Steam Deck. That means it runs, but may need some manual tweaks.
- Note: Interface text is not legible
- Passes: Default controller config fully functional
- Passes: Controller glyphs match deck device
- Passes: Default configuration is performant
- Note: External controllers not supported primary player
Is ARC Raiders on Mac or Linux?
No. Steam lists ARC Raiders for Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.
ARC Raiders system requirements FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for ARC Raiders?
Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update), Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor, 12 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc A380.
What are the recommended specs for ARC Raiders?
Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc B570.
Can I run ARC Raiders with 8 GB of RAM?
No. The minimum is 12 GB of RAM, so 8 GB is below the official requirement.
Does ARC Raiders work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck.
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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.
