Former PlayStation exclusive incoming. 2024 has been a great year for PC gaming as far as getting our hands on games that were previously console only. Now, the Remastered version of Horizon Zero Dawn – the game that shot Aloy to fame – will arrive on Halloween and we now have the system requirements we need to see if we will be able to run it and get it working to its best.
So let’s take a look at what has just been released ahead of the launch in preparation for downloading this classic game
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered system requirements
Nixxes has given us four different flavors of machine to compare our own gaming rig too ranging from Minimum Specs to Very High specs.
Here’s a table with all the details and underneath we will break it down further.
Minimum | Recommended | High | Very High | |
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Avg Performance | 720p @ 30 FPS | 1080p @ 60 FPS | 1440p @ 60 FPS / 4K @ 30 FPS | 4K @ 60 FPS |
Processor | Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X | Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 4 GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT |
Storage | 135 GB | |||
OS | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) |
Looking at the specs for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, here’s a breakdown of what kind of PC you’d need depending on your preferred gaming experience:
Minimum (720p at 30 FPS)
- PC Requirements: You’ll need at least a basic gaming setup, with an Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 5500 XT.
- Gaming Experience: This setup is enough for 720p resolution at 30 FPS, so expect low-to-medium quality visuals with occasional dips in frame rates. It’ll run, but don’t expect top-tier graphics.
Recommended (1080p at 60 FPS)
- PC Requirements: A mid-range build with an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5, still 16 GB RAM, and a graphics card like the RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 5700.
- Gaming Experience: You can play at 1080p with smooth 60 FPS, which is perfect for a solid, enjoyable gaming experience without overly demanding hardware. Graphics settings are likely medium to high.
High (1440p at 60 FPS / 4K at 30 FPS)
- PC Requirements: For high settings, you’ll need an upper-midrange to high-end PC with an Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7, along with an RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6800 graphics card.
- Gaming Experience: This setup can handle 1440p at 60 FPS or even 4K at 30 FPS. This is where the game’s visuals start to shine, showing off better textures, lighting, and effects. It’s a great choice if you want more detailed visuals without going all the way to 4K 60 FPS.
Very High (4K at 60 FPS)
- PC Requirements: To max out the settings, you’ll need a recent high-end system with an Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a top-tier GPU like the RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7900 XT.
- Gaming Experience: This setup provides 4K resolution at a smooth 60 FPS with all visual bells and whistles. You’ll get the most immersive, stunning graphics possible, but only high-end rigs will handle this comfortably.