PC · Prelaunch official information · Checked 28 September 2026 · Editorial review; not hands-on tested.
Compare your PC
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-13600K / AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 1660 SUPER or RTX 3050 / RX 6600 / Arc A750 | RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT |
| GPU memory | 6 GB VRAM | 12 GB VRAM or more |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 42 GB; SSD required | 42 GB; SSD required |
| Stated target | 1080p, 30 FPS, Very Low | 1440p, 60 FPS, High |
These are publisher targets, not benchmarks performed by this site. Actual results depend on the complete machine and the released game. The specifications do not establish a guarantee for every scene or every similarly named laptop GPU.
Laptop and storage checks
The store lists RTX 4050 Laptop with 6 GB VRAM as a minimum laptop equivalent. Its recommended note names RTX 4080 Laptop or RTX 5080 Laptop with 12 GB or more VRAM and warns that mobile GPUs perform below desktop counterparts.
Check your exact GPU model and dedicated video memory rather than comparing only the series number. Also confirm the installation drive is an SSD and has space for the stated installation size; 42 GB does not describe every future update's temporary space needs.
Choose a sensible starting target
Match your machine to the closest published tier before selecting resolution and preset. The stated targets use native resolution without upscaling. This is not an optimized settings guide: there are no independent measurements here for ray tracing, upscaling modes or individual graphics toggles.
Handheld compatibility needs a separate check. Read Steam Deck status rather than treating the minimum desktop specification as a Deck certification.
Related reading
- Nivalis Nights Beginner Guide
- Nivalis Nights Business and Progression Guide
- Nivalis Nights Map, Districts and Travel