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ARC Raiders System Requirements: Can Your PC Run It?
Short answer: You need at least an Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 580 and 12GB of RAM. Embark recommends a Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 3600 with a GeForce RTX 2070 or Radeon RX 5700 XT and 16GB. It also needs a broadband connection.
ARC Raiders has been out on PC since October 30, 2025. Here are its official PC specs, what they mean for your setup and the NZXT PCs we'd pick to play it.
What are the ARC Raiders PC system requirements?
These are the minimum and recommended specs from the game's official Steam page.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later, 64-bit | Windows 10 or later, 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| GPU | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 580 / Intel Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 2070 / Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc B570 |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB |
| Internet | Broadband | Broadband |
Can my PC run ARC Raiders?
Check these three first:
- Graphics: The minimum is a GTX 1050 Ti, so plenty of older PCs can run it.
- RAM: 12GB is the minimum and 16GB is recommended.
- Internet: It plays online, so a broadband connection is part of the spec.
Short on space or memory? Our guides cover adding storage and how much RAM you need.
What's the best NZXT PC for ARC Raiders?
These are our picks, not the publisher's. Each one meets or beats the recommended spec above.
Frequently asked questions
What graphics card do I need for ARC Raiders?
At least a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc A380. The recommended cards are a GeForce RTX 2070, Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc B570.
How much RAM do I need for ARC Raiders?
12GB at minimum and 16GB for the recommended spec.
What CPU do I need for ARC Raiders?
At least an Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600. The recommended processors are a Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 3600.
Does ARC Raiders need an internet connection?
Yes. Both official spec tiers list a broadband connection.
Does ARC Raiders run on Windows 10?
Yes. The official specs list Windows 10 or later, 64-bit.
