Title: Alan Wake 2’s PC Requirements Revealed: Ray Tracing Enthusiasts Urged to Upgrade GPU
Date: October 21, 2023
Alan Wake fans are eagerly counting down the days until the release of the highly anticipated Alan Wake 2 on October 27. However, the game’s recommended PC requirements have raised eyebrows, particularly among players who want to experience the stunning visuals with ray tracing activated.
According to the newly-revealed PC requirements, players aiming for an optimal experience with ray tracing enabled will need to have, at the very least, an RTX 4070 graphics card. This marks a significant upgrade from the previous recommendation of an RTX 3070, which some players are already considering “low-end.”
In addition to the GPU, Alan Wake 2 will require a minimum of 90 gigabytes of storage on an SSD hard drive.
For players who don’t prioritize ray tracing, the recommended requirements include a GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6600 XT as the GPU, 8GB of VRAM, and a Ryzen 3700X or i7 10700 as the CPU. The recommended system should also have 16GB of RAM and a 90GB SSD.
However, for gamers seeking the ultimate experience at 4K/60fps with ray tracing activated, Remedy Entertainment, the game’s developer, recommends the top-of-the-line GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card, which is currently one of the best cards available in the market.
Twitter users quickly expressed their surprise and concern over the demanding requirements:
“An RTX 3070 is starting to become low-end real quick,” tweeted one user.
Nonetheless, some fans remained optimistic, emphasizing that Alan Wake 2 is expected to be one of the best-looking games to date.
“Alan Wake 2 stands to be one of the best looking games made to date (seriously). Another reminder, its settings names like ‘low’ mean nothing. Control ran at ‘low’ on PS5 and looks great there,” tweeted Alexander Battaglia.
While the recommended PC requirements may have caused some panic among players, it’s important to note that upgrading hardware is not always necessary to enjoy a game fully. Nevertheless, for those considering an upgrade, IGN suggests checking their Best Graphics Cards 2023 list to make an informed decision.
Alan Wake 2 will be available on October 27 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, promising an immersive experience for fans of the franchise. For more details and an exclusive hands-on preview, visit IGN’s website.
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Note: This news article is based on the content provided by IGN and may not reflect the latest updates or news about Alan Wake 2’s PC requirements.