PC gamers looking ahead to the release of 007 First Light may face higher upgrade costs after developer IO Interactive published system requirements that call for significantly more memory to achieve smooth performance.
According to the newly released specifications, players aiming for 1080p gameplay at 60 frames per second will need 32GB of RAM, a level that goes beyond what many mid-range gaming PCs currently offer. The disclosure comes at a time when memory prices remain elevated, making upgrades more expensive for consumers.
Minimum requirements for the title are more modest. For full-HD visuals at 30fps, the game is expected to run on systems equipped with processors such as an Intel Core i5-9500K or AMD Ryzen 5 3500, paired with a graphics card like Nvidia’s GTX 1660 and 16GB of RAM. However, the step up to recommended settings has drawn scrutiny. As noted in the original article, “players will need 32GB of RAM to maintain 60fps at 1080p.”
Further questions have been raised over the graphics requirements. The recommended specifications list 12GB of video memory, even though some commonly suggested graphics cards, including the RTX 3060 Ti, ship with less. This has prompted concerns that even relatively recent GPUs could experience stuttering or inconsistent performance.
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IO Interactive has not yet detailed the hardware needed for higher resolutions such as 1440p or 4K, leaving open the possibility that technologies like DLSS upscaling may be required. Following a delay of the game’s release to May 27, some fans remain hopeful that further optimisation will reduce the burden on PC hardware before launch.