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info General Information
Release Date
Sep 4, 2025 Oct 26, 2021
Developer
Rogue Factor Eidos-Montréal
Publisher
Nacon Square Enix
Genre(s)
Action-Adventure, Third-Person, Horror, Soulslike Action-Adventure, Third-Person Shooter, Narrative-Driven
Engine
Unreal Engine 5 Dawn Engine (Modified Glacier Engine from Hitman series / IO Interactive)
stars Ratings & Price
Content Rating
M (Mature 17+) Teen
Avg. User Rating
3.7 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0
Current Price (USD)
$49.99 $59.99
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Quick Highlights
  • Perspective: Third-Person
  • Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
  • Setting: War-Torn Hadea (Fictional Country)
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
  • Unique Feature: A unique 'no hand-holding' design that completely removes the map, compass, and quest markers, forcing players to rely on instinct and observation to explore.
  • Perspective: Third-Person
  • Multiplayer: None (Single-Player Only)
  • Setting: Various Planets & Locations in the Marvel Cosmos (e.g., Seknarf Nine, Knowhere, Maklu IV, Hala's Hope, Sacrosanct)
  • Platforms: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version)
  • Unique Feature: Play as Star-Lord leading the Guardians, Guardian Command System in Combat, Dialogue Choices Impacting Team Morale, Licensed 80s Mixtape Soundtrack, Strong Narrative Focus.
sports_esports Gameplay & Mechanics
Companions/Followers
  • KAPI: A constant companion that provides critical support in combat. It can be upgraded with various abilities to distract, stun, or damage the supernatural Hollow Walkers.
    Drone
  • Gamora (AI): A highly skilled assassin and the 'Deadliest Woman in the Galaxy.' In combat, Star-Lord can command Gamora to use her sword for powerful single-target attacks (e.g., 'Deadly Strike') or wide-sweeping area-of-effect slashes. She is agile and focuses on high damage output. Outside of combat, she can use her sword to cut through obstacles like thick vines or cables.
    Zehoberei
  • Drax the Destroyer (AI): A fierce warrior driven by a desire for vengeance. Star-Lord can command Drax to use his immense strength to stagger powerful enemies ('Destroy'), break their guard, or unleash area-of-effect ground pounds ('Katathian Charge'). He can also be commanded to pull down heavy, weakened structures or throw large objects.
    Kylosian (Comics - Human in MCU generally)
  • Rocket Raccoon (AI): A brilliant weapons expert, tactician, and pilot. Star-Lord can command Rocket to deploy various gadgets, such as his 'Cluster Flark Bomb' for area damage, a 'Gravistack Grenade' to pull enemies together, or focused fire from his custom blasters. He can also be commanded to hack terminals or squeeze into small spaces to retrieve items.
    Genetically Engineered Raccoon
  • Groot (AI): A sentient, tree-like being with immense strength and the ability to regenerate and manipulate his wooden body. Star-Lord can command Groot to use abilities like 'Entangling Roots' to immobilize groups of enemies, 'Gift of the Florae' to revive all downed Guardians (including Star-Lord), or 'Groot Slam' for an area-of-effect attack. He can also create bridges or platforms for traversal when prompted.
    Flora Colossus
  • Mantis (Temporary AI - Narrative): Joins the Guardians later in the story. While her primary role is narrative and using her empathic abilities to influence events or characters, she might offer minor support or unique interactions during specific sequences, though not a consistently commandable combat companion like the core four.
    Celestial Madonna (Comics - various origins)
Key Collectibles
  • Amine Prisms: Found in various locations and given by NPCs. These are key items required to close the 14 Timeloops scattered across Hadea.
  • Notes and Clues: Scattered throughout the environment. These are essential for solving the game's many puzzles and progressing through the unguided world.
  • Guardian Collectibles (Items specific to each Guardian): 3 items specific to each of the five Guardians (Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, Groot), totaling 15. These are objects found in the environment that hold personal significance for that character. Finding one triggers a unique dialogue sequence on the Milano starship where the Guardian shares a story or memory related to the item, providing character development and backstory.
  • Archives (Lore Entries): Data logs, messages, historical records, and other readable/listenable lore items found by scanning objects with Star-Lord's visor or interacting with terminals. These provide extensive backstory on the game's universe, factions (Universal Church of Truth, Nova Corps, Chitauri), planets, characters, and the galactic war. Collected in Star-Lord's journal.
  • Outfits (Cosmetic Skins): Hidden in distinctive pink chests found throughout every level. Each chest contains a new cosmetic outfit for one of the five Guardians (Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, or Groot). These outfits are often references to their comic book appearances or other Marvel media.
  • Components (Basic & Advanced): Scattered throughout levels in small piles or containers, and dropped by defeated enemies. Used at workbenches by Rocket to craft Perks for Star-Lord.
  • Compendium Entries (Scannable Objects, Enemies, Characters): Star-Lord can use his visor to scan various elements in the environment, including new enemy types, notable characters, flora, fauna, and technology. This adds entries to the in-game Compendium, providing lore and sometimes gameplay tips (like enemy weaknesses).
Key Themes
  • Supernatural Horror
  • Exploration
  • Civil War
  • Mystery
  • Psychological
  • Action-Adventure
  • Minimalist HUD
  • Cosmic Horror
  • Found Family & Teamwork
  • Leadership & Responsibility
  • Dealing with Past Trauma
  • Humor & Banter
  • Space Opera Adventure
  • Cosmic Threats
  • Redemption
  • Choice & Consequence (Dialogue)
  • 80s Music & Pop Culture
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Weapons Overview
  • Melee Weapons: Varies (Swords, Spears, Axes, Greatswords, Polearms)
    The primary form of combat. Rémi wields a variety of melee weapons in a tactical, stamina-based system.
  • KAPI Drone: Support
    Rémi's drone companion, which can be upgraded with different abilities to distract, stun, or damage enemies during combat.
  • Star-Lord's Element Guns (Kree Submachine Guns): Dual Pistols (Elemental Damage)
    Peter Quill's signature dual blasters. Can be imbued with four different elemental powers unlocked through story progression: Ice (freezes enemies, creates platforms), Lightning (stuns, powers conduits), Wind (pulls enemies, interacts with vents), and Plasma (deals damage over time, melts specific materials). Standard rapid fire is also available.
  • Star-Lord's Melee Attacks: Close Quarters Combat
    Star-Lord can perform basic punches and kicks, often integrated with his jet boot assisted dodges and slides. Primarily used for staggering weaker enemies or as part of combo finishers.
  • Gamora's Godslayer Sword & Abilities: Companion Offensive (Melee)
    When commanded, Gamora uses her sword for powerful single-target attacks, area-of-effect slashes, or to quickly dispatch specific enemy types. Her abilities focus on high damage output.
  • Drax's Knives & Abilities: Companion Offensive/Defensive (Melee/Stagger)
    When commanded, Drax uses his knives for brutal attacks that can stagger powerful enemies, break guards, or deal significant damage to single targets. His abilities often focus on crowd control or stunning.
  • Rocket Raccoon's Custom Blasters & Gadgets: Companion Offensive (Ranged/Explosive)
    When commanded, Rocket uses various custom-built guns and explosives, such as his Cluster Flark Bomb (AoE damage), Gravistack Grenade (pulls enemies together), or focused blaster fire. He can target multiple enemies or specific weak points.
  • Groot's Branch Attacks & Abilities: Companion Offensive/Defensive/Utility (Melee/Support)
    When commanded, Groot uses his ability to manipulate his wooden body for attacks (e.g., slamming branches, creating AoE spikes), defense (e.g., creating a protective barrier), or utility (e.g., creating bridges, lifting platforms). His 'Gift of the Florae' ability can revive downed Guardians.
  • Call to Action / Guardian Abilities (Command Wheel): Team-Based Special Attacks
    Star-Lord can direct each Guardian to use one of their specific, powerful abilities via a radial command wheel. These abilities have cooldowns and are crucial for controlling the battlefield, exploiting enemy weaknesses, and dealing burst damage.
  • Environmental Interactions (Explosive Barrels, Destructible Cover, etc.): Contextual Damage/Utility
    Players can shoot explosive objects in the environment or use Guardian abilities (like Drax throwing an explosive barrel) to damage enemies or alter the battlefield.
Armor / Gear Sets
  • Rémi's Attire: The game does not appear to have a traditional armor system. Rémi's outfit is consistent throughout the game, with progression focused on weapon and drone upgrades rather than equippable armor.
  • Star-Lord's Outfits (Default, Sun-Lord, City-Lord, Throwback, etc.): Peter Quill (Star-Lord) can unlock and equip various cosmetic outfits. These are primarily visual and do not provide direct stat bonuses for Star-Lord himself. Outfits are found in hidden chests, earned as pre-order/deluxe edition bonuses, or unlocked via game progression. His health and shields are universal stats.
  • Guardian Outfits (Gamora, Drax, Rocket, Groot): Similarly, each of the other four Guardians (Gamora, Drax, Rocket, Groot) has multiple unlockable cosmetic outfits inspired by their comic book appearances or original designs for the game. These are found in hidden chests and are purely visual, not affecting their combat performance or stats, which improve via Star-Lord's ability point allocation.
  • Perks (Craftable/Unlockable): Star-Lord can craft and equip a limited number of Perks at workbenches using components found in the environment. These Perks provide passive bonuses, such as increased shield regeneration, more health from pickups, faster ability cooldowns for Guardians, increased elemental damage, or improved chances of staggering enemies. This is the primary way to 'armor' or enhance Star-Lord's and the team's capabilities beyond direct ability unlocks.
Outfits/Customization
  • Cosmetic Packs: The Digital Deluxe Edition includes two exclusive cosmetic skin packs for Rémi and his drone, KAPI: The Hollow Walker Pack and The Phol Guard Pack. The pre-order bonus also includes the 'Military Pack' of cosmetics.
  • Guardian Outfits (Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, Groot): Each of the five playable Guardians (Star-Lord is primary, others are AI controlled but their appearance changes) has multiple unlockable cosmetic outfits. These are found in hidden pink chests throughout the game's levels or are given as pre-order/Deluxe Edition bonuses. Outfits are often inspired by their various comic book appearances (e.g., Star-Lord's Annihilation Conquest suit, Gamora's classic green attire, Drax's various comic looks, Rocket's different uniforms, Groot's different 'growth' stages/designs). These outfits are purely cosmetic and do not affect stats or abilities.
  • Star-Lord's Walkman & Headphones: While not clothing, Star-Lord's iconic Walkman and headphones are a constant part of his visual design and the source of the game's licensed 80s music. The appearance of the Walkman itself is not customizable.
trending_up Progression & Upgrades
Skills & Progression

Progression is tied to exploration and combat. Players can upgrade a variety of melee weapons (swords, spears, axes) and the companion drone, KAPI, with different abilities. Weapon upgrades are uniquely tied to 'emotions' like grief or rage, which also manifest as elements in the world.

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public World & Exploration
World & Level Design

The game features a semi-open world with no loading screens between its various hubs and zones. These include war-torn cities, forests, underground crypts, and ancient temples, all visually inspired by late 1990s conflicts in Eastern Europe.

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Playable Vehicles
  • None
    The game is focused on on-foot exploration. There are no controllable player vehicles.
  • The Milano (Starship): Primary Interplanetary Transport / Mobile Hub
    The Guardians' signature starship, captained by Peter Quill (with Rocket often co-piloting). Used for traveling between different planets and star systems in the galaxy via a warp drive. Serves as a central hub between missions where players can interact with the crew, listen to music, craft perks, review collectibles, and initiate new chapters. Players do not directly pilot the Milano in free-flight combat; travel is generally menu-based or cinematic.
  • Star-Lord's Jet Boots: Personal Traversal Gear
    Peter Quill is equipped with jet boots that allow him to perform short aerial dashes, double jumps, and hover for a limited time. Essential for platforming, evading attacks, and navigating vertical environments.
  • Environmental Traversal Aids (e.g., Groot's Bridges, Rocket's Hacking for Platforms): Contextual / Companion-Assisted
    While not vehicles, certain traversal challenges are overcome by commanding companions: Groot can extend his branches to form bridges, and Rocket can hack terminals to activate moving platforms or open new pathways. These are scripted interactions within levels.
  • Sliding Sections: Scripted Traversal Sequence
    Certain levels feature long, often high-speed, sliding sections down slopes or through tunnels, requiring player input to steer Star-Lord and avoid obstacles. These are cinematic, on-rails style traversal moments.
book Story & Characters
Main Characters
  • Rémi: Playable Protagonist
    A man who returns to his homeland of Hadea amidst a civil war and supernatural calamity to find his parents and uncover his origins.
  • Hollow Walkers: Enemies
    Supernatural creatures that resemble ancient monuments and are immune to modern weapons. They are manifestations of human emotions and trauma.
  • Peter Quill / Star-Lord: Protagonist / Leader of the Guardians
    The main playable character. The charismatic (if sometimes bumbling) leader of the Guardians of theGalaxy. Wields his signature Element Guns and uses his jet boots for mobility. Player choices in dialogue often reflect his leadership style.
  • Gamora: Companion / Deadliest Woman in the Galaxy
    A highly skilled assassin and member of the Guardians. Known for her deadly swordplay and agility. Star-Lord can command her to perform powerful single-target attacks or AoE slashes.
  • Drax the Destroyer: Companion / The Destroyer
    A fierce warrior driven by the loss of his family, known for his literal-mindedness and immense strength. Star-Lord can command him to stagger enemies, break guards, or unleash powerful AoE attacks.
  • Rocket Raccoon: Companion / Weapons & Tech Expert
    A genetically engineered raccoon, a master tactician, and explosives expert. Star-Lord can command him to deploy various gadgets like cluster bombs or gravity grenades, and to target multiple enemies.
  • Groot: Companion / Flora Colossus
    A sentient, tree-like being and Rocket's best friend. Capable of immense strength and regeneration. Star-Lord can command him to use abilities like entangling roots to immobilize enemies, create protective barriers, or create platforms for traversal. He can also revive downed Guardians.
  • Mantis: Supporting Character / Empath
    A celestial Madonna with empathic abilities, capable of sensing and influencing emotions. She joins the Guardians later in the story and plays a crucial role in understanding and countering the game's main threat.
  • Grand Unifier Raker: Main Antagonist / Leader of the Universal Church of Truth
    The charismatic and fanatical leader of the Universal Church of Truth, dedicated to spreading 'The Promise' across the galaxy under the direction of Magus.
  • Magus (Adam Warlock's Dark Persona): Main Antagonist / Cosmic Entity
    The powerful and malevolent entity behind the Universal Church of Truth and 'The Promise.' The ultimate threat the Guardians must face.
  • Lady Hellbender: Antagonist (Initially) / Monster Collector
    The formidable ruler of Seknarf Nine, a collector of rare and dangerous monsters. The Guardians attempt a con on her, leading to a chaotic encounter.
  • Nikki Gold: Supporting Character / Potential Future Guardian
    A young girl with a mysterious past encountered by the Guardians. She is revealed to be Ko-Rel's daughter and plays a significant role in the latter half of the story, potentially joining the Guardians in the future.
  • Ko-Rel: Supporting Character / Nova Corps Centurion
    A high-ranking Nova Corps officer and Peter Quill's former romantic partner. She is Nikki's mother and becomes involved when the Guardians' actions attract Nova Corps attention.
  • Cosmo the Spacedog: Ally / Chief of Security on Knowhere
    A telepathic Soviet space dog who is the head of security on Knowhere. He assists the Guardians with information and guidance. Has a litter of puppies.
  • Adam Warlock (Mentioned/Post-Credits): Cosmic Being / Potential Future Character
    A powerful, artificially created cosmic being whose cocoon is seen, and who is intrinsically linked to Magus. His full appearance is teased for potential future stories.
Example Missions
  • Main Story Quests
    A mature, deep narrative following Rémi's quest to find his parents and uncover the secrets of the calamity. Progression is unguided and relies on player investigation.
  • Good Deeds
    Optional, often time-sensitive side missions to help NPCs. These require players to remember conversations and connect disparate pieces of information without a quest log.
  • Closing Timeloops
    A major recurring objective to find and destroy 14 Timeloops, which are ceaseless sources of enemies. This requires defeating their guardians and using a specific key item.
  • Story Chapters (Approximately 16 Chapters + Prologue)
    A series of linear, narrative-driven chapters that take the Guardians across various planets and locations. Each chapter involves exploration, environmental puzzle-solving (often requiring teamwork with other Guardians' abilities), combat encounters, dialogue choices, and cinematic cutscenes that advance the main plot of stopping the Universal Church of Truth and Magus.
  • Finding Guardian Collectibles
    Explore levels to find hidden items specific to each Guardian (Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, Groot). Picking these up triggers unique conversations aboard the Milano starship, revealing more about their backstories, personalities, and relationships.
  • Locating Outfits (Cosmetic Skins)
    Discover hidden pink chests throughout the game's levels. Each chest contains a new cosmetic outfit for one of the five Guardians, often inspired by their comic book appearances.
  • Crafting Perks at Workbenches
    Gather Basic and Advanced Components from the environment and defeated enemies. Use these components at workbenches (found on the Milano or in levels) to craft and equip Perks for Star-Lord, providing passive bonuses to his combat, survival, or utility skills.
  • Scanning for Archives & Compendium Entries
    Use Star-Lord's visor to scan various objects, enemies, characters, and points of interest in the environment. This adds lore entries to the Archives (for world-building) and data to the Compendium (for enemy weaknesses and character bios).
  • Navigating Environmental Puzzles
    Solve puzzles that require using Star-Lord's elemental blasters (ice to freeze water, lightning to power conduits, wind to move objects, plasma to melt) and commanding other Guardians to use their unique abilities (e.g., Groot to create bridges, Rocket to hack terminals or enter small spaces, Gamora to cut cables, Drax to move heavy objects).
  • Boss Battles (e.g., Dweller-in-Darkness, Blood Brothers, Grand Unifier Raker, Magus)
    Confront and defeat powerful, often multi-phase, boss enemies that serve as climactic encounters at the end of chapters or major story arcs. These require utilizing all Guardian abilities, exploiting weak points, and understanding boss attack patterns.
people Multiplayer
Multiplayer Details

The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a purely single-player experience. There are no multiplayer modes.

extension Editions & DLC
Available Editions

The game is available in a Standard Edition ($49.99 PC / $59.99 Console) and a Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99 PC / $79.99 Console). The Deluxe Edition includes 72 hours of early access, two exclusive cosmetic packs, an exclusive investigation, a digital artbook, and the original soundtrack.

Available in Standard Edition and Cosmic Deluxe Edition. The Cosmic Deluxe Edition included the Sun-Lord Outfit for Star-Lord, City-Lord Outfit for Star-Lord, digital artbook, and digital original game soundtrack. Pre-order bonuses often included throwback Guardian outfits.

Post-Launch Content / DLC
N/A

No major story DLC or expansions were released for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Post-launch support primarily consisted of patches for bug fixes, performance improvements, and adding features like ray tracing on supported platforms. Some cosmetic outfits were available through deluxe editions or pre-orders.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q: What is Hell is Us?
    A: Hell is Us is a single-player, third-person action-adventure with a unique 'no hand-holding' design. Set in a war-torn country beset by a supernatural calamity, players must rely on instinct and observation to explore and survive.
  • Q: Is there a map or quest log?
    A: No. A core feature of the game is the complete absence of a map, compass, quest markers, or quest log, forcing players to navigate and solve puzzles using environmental clues and their own memory.
  • Q: How does combat work?
    A: It is a tactical, stamina-based melee system. A unique 'Lymbic Pulse' mechanic rewards aggressive play, allowing players to regain health by dealing damage with precise timing.
  • Q: Is it a 'Soulslike' game?
    A: While it shares some similarities, such as deliberate combat and a stamina bar, the developers describe it as a tactical hack-and-slash. Key differences include enemies not respawning within a level and the absence of a 'corpse run' to retrieve lost items upon death.
  • Q: Is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy connected to the MCU movies or comics?
    A: The game features its own original story and unique interpretations of the characters, distinct from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films or specific comic book storylines. However, it draws heavy inspiration from various comic book runs of Guardians of the Galaxy for character designs, personalities, and lore elements.
  • Q: Can I play as other Guardians besides Star-Lord?
    A: No, players exclusively control Peter Quill / Star-Lord throughout the game. However, a core gameplay mechanic involves issuing commands to the other four Guardians (Gamora, Drax, Rocket, Groot) in combat, making teamwork essential.
  • Q: How do dialogue choices affect the game?
    A: Dialogue choices primarily affect team morale, the banter between characters, and can lead to slightly different short-term outcomes in conversations or minor gameplay sequences. While they add flavor and depth to relationships, they do not drastically alter the main plot trajectory or lead to multiple major endings for the core story.
  • Q: What is the 'Huddle Up' mechanic?
    A: During combat, Star-Lord can initiate a 'Huddle Up.' The other Guardians will share their thoughts on how the fight is going. Star-Lord must then choose a dialogue option to give a pep talk. If successful (based on matching the team's sentiment), a licensed 80s song from his Walkman will play, and the entire team (including Star-Lord) will receive a temporary combat buff (e.g., faster ability cooldowns, damage boost, or reviving downed members).
  • Q: Is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy an open-world game?
    A: No, it is a linear, narrative-driven action-adventure game. While levels are often large and offer some room for exploration to find collectibles and resources, players progress through a defined series of chapters and locations rather than a fully open world.
  • Q: Are there microtransactions in the game?
    A: No, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a single-player game with no microtransactions or online service elements. All outfits and content are unlockable through gameplay or included in deluxe/pre-order editions.
build Technical Details
Graphics & Visual Fidelity
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Developed on Eidos-Montréal's Dawn Engine (a modified version of IO Interactive's Glacier Engine), the game showcases stunning visuals with highly detailed character models (especially facial animations), vibrant and diverse alien worlds, and spectacular cosmic environments. It features advanced lighting, particle effects for abilities and explosions, and impressive cinematic presentation. Ray-traced reflections and transparent reflections are available on PC and current-gen consoles.

Audio & Soundtrack
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Original score composed by Richard Jacques, featuring epic orchestral themes and character motifs fitting a cosmic adventure. A significant feature is the licensed 80s pop and rock soundtrack (e.g., Starship, KISS, Wham!, Blondie, Mötley Crüe), which Star-Lord plays on his Walkman and is integrated into gameplay via the 'Huddle Up' mechanic. Sound design includes distinct blaster effects, alien creature sounds, and ship ambience. The game is also lauded for its excellent voice acting and witty team banter.

User Interface (UI/UX)
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Features a third-person HUD displaying Star-Lord's health, shield, elemental blaster charge, and Guardian ability cooldowns. Enemy health bars and stagger meters are shown. A compass and objective markers guide players. The Guardian command wheel is a key UI element for directing teammates in combat. Dialogue choices are presented clearly. Star-Lord's visor can be used to scan the environment for points of interest, collectibles, and enemy weaknesses.

Accessibility Options
N/A

Offers a good range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (PC), extensive subtitle and caption customization (size, background, speaker names), options to change QTEs to holds or auto-complete, aim assist options, adjustable difficulty levels (including a story mode), colorblind modes, and options to reduce camera motion/head bob.

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settings_applications System Requirements
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, with upscaling enabled, targeting 60 FPS.)
CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a solid 1080p/60FPS experience.
CPU (Laptop): A strong mobile CPU is needed to maintain a stable framerate in this demanding title.
GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs, which are very high-end for a 1080p/60fps target.
GPU (Laptop): Capable laptop GPUs for a high-refresh 1080p experience. The RTX 4060 Laptop with DLSS 3 Frame Generation would be an excellent choice.
RAM: 16GB RAM is the official recommended amount.
Storage: An SSD is required for this tier.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (11GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (12GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or better.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Medium settings, ~30 FPS) (Medium Preset, 1080p resolution, with upscaling enabled, targeting 30 FPS.)
CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU requirement.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for minimum playability.
GPU: Official minimum desktop GPUs. Note that the GTX 1070 does not support DLSS, so FSR or TSR must be used.
GPU (Laptop): An RTX-series laptop GPU is highly recommended to leverage DLSS for a more stable experience.
RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement.
Storage: An SSD is officially required for minimum playability.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H or better.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, No Ray Tracing) (High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High settings.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6GB+ VRAM crucial.
RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended.
Storage: SSD strongly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (Laptop equivalent) or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile (High TGP) is a good target for 1080p High.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 80 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30-60 FPS, Low Preset, No Ray Tracing) (Low Preset, Ray Tracing OFF)
CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for lower settings.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i5/Ryzen 5 H-series recommended.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for lower settings.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 4GB VRAM is a tight minimum, 6GB preferred.
RAM: 8GB minimum, but 16GB strongly recommended for a smoother experience.
Storage: HDD absolute minimum, SSD highly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (4GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8300H / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB). **An RTX 3050 Mobile would be a much better entry point for stable 1080p Low/Medium.**
layersRAM: 8 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 80 GB HDD (SSD Strongly Recommended)
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High/Very High settings, ~60 FPS) (High or Very High Preset, 1440p resolution, with upscaling enabled, targeting 60 FPS.)
CPU: The official CPU recommendation remains the same for 1440p, indicating the game is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions.
CPU (Laptop): A high-performance laptop CPU is still essential to avoid bottlenecks at 1440p.
GPU: Official 'High' and 'Very High' specs GPUs. A high-VRAM card is clearly beneficial.
GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 4070 or RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is the target for 1440p. A future RTX 5070 Laptop would provide an even better and more consistent experience.
RAM: 16GB RAM is still the official recommendation for 1440p.
Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times and performance at 1440p.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 3090 (24GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) / RX 6900 XT (16GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or newer.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB NVMe SSD
1440p (QHD/2K) - High Performance (1440p ~60 FPS High No RT / 1080p ~60 FPS High RT On, DLSS Quality) (High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF (for 1440p) or ON (for 1080p with DLSS Quality))
CPU: CPU for 1440p High No RT / 1080p High RT.
CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPU.
GPU: Desktop GPU for these targets. DLSS essential for RT.
GPU (Laptop): High-end RT capable laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM crucial.
RAM: 16GB RAM essential.
Storage: NVMe SSD required.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) / RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better. **Modern i7/Ryzen 7 H/HX series.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Ti Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile would provide better consistency.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 80 GB NVMe SSD
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Ultra Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, Ultra settings, ~30 FPS) (Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, with upscaling enabled, targeting 30 FPS.)
CPU: The official CPU recommendation does not increase for 4K, reinforcing that this is a GPU-heavy game.
CPU (Laptop): While the official spec doesn't change, a top-tier laptop CPU is advised to ensure the smoothest possible experience at 4K.
GPU: Official 'Ultra' specs GPUs, targeting a cinematic 30 FPS at 4K even with upscaling. This is an extremely demanding target.
GPU (Laptop): Only the absolute flagship laptop GPU, the RTX 4090 Laptop, can be expected to approach this target. A future RTX 5080 Laptop would likely be required for a more stable 4K experience.
RAM: 16GB of fast RAM is still the official recommendation for 4K.
Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is essential for the best possible experience at 4K.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (24GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or newer.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB NVMe SSD
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultimate RT (Estimated 2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, RT On, DLSS Performance + Frame Gen) (Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing ON, DLSS Performance + Frame Generation (if game/drivers support))
CPU: Flagship CPU for attempting 4K Ultra RT.
CPU (Laptop): Absolute top-tier laptop CPUs.
GPU: Flagship desktop GPU for 4K Ultra RT, heavily reliant on DLSS/FSR with Frame Generation.
GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPUs, will be pushed to its limits with 4K Ultra RT. Upscaling + Frame Gen mandatory.
RAM: 32GB RAM highly recommended for 4K Ultra RT.
Storage: NVMe SSD required.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-12900K or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X/7900X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (12GB) / RTX 4080 (16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or better. **Modern flagship Intel/AMD HX series (e.g., 13980HX, 7945HX).**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Even this will require aggressive DLSS settings including Frame Generation for playable 4K Ultra RT. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (e.g., RTX 5090 Mobile or AMD equivalent) would be targeted for a more robust experience. (Highly Speculative)**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 80 GB NVMe SSD
save Overall Storage
Spec: 30 GB available space (SSD Required)
Note: An SSD is listed as a mandatory requirement for all tiers. This is crucial for handling the high-fidelity assets and reducing texture streaming stutter common in UE5 games.
Type: SSD
Spec: Approx. 80 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Some sources state up to 150GB due to initial install footprint and patches.
Note: An SSD is highly recommended for faster loading times between chapters and for smoother asset streaming.
Type: SSD
desktop_windows Operating System
Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required)
Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is recommended for optimal performance and to best utilize features like DirectStorage.
Spec: Windows 10 64-bit (Build 1803 or newer)
Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 (specified version or newer) or Windows 11 is required.
gamepad DirectX Version
Spec: DirectX 12
Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 12. As an Unreal Engine 5 title, the game relies on the DX12 API for its advanced rendering features like Lumen and Nanite.
Spec: DirectX 12
Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required.
info_outline Other Game Notes
  • OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Hell is Us. This information is based on the official PC specifications from developer Rogue Factor, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a visually ambitious title built on Unreal Engine 5, the game is exceptionally demanding, with the developers noting that all performance targets are achieved with upscaling (Unreal's TSR) enabled. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance. For a graphically intense Unreal Engine 5 game like Hell is Us, a laptop with a high-TGP (Total Graphics Power) GPU and an excellent cooling system is critical to avoid performance dips and maintain a stable framerate.
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential. The game's reliance on UE5 features like Lumen means a low-power GPU variant will struggle significantly, especially at higher resolutions.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling solution is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and in visually complex areas.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's physics, complex AI, and asset streaming without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency. In an action-adventure game with precise combat, reducing input lag is key to a responsive experience.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game officially supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, in addition to Unreal Engine's native TSR. The developer has stated that all official performance targets are based on using upscaling, making it essential for achieving playable framerates.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance will be most affected by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, particularly Global Illumination (Lumen), Shadows (Virtual Shadow Maps), Reflections, and Post-Processing. The game is known to be very GPU-bound.
  • Game Name: Hell is Us
  • Official PC system requirements from Eidos-Montréal/Square Enix. Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially those with many particle effects or complex environments), and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, high TGP (Total Graphics Power), and good cooling. **Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy can be demanding at higher settings, particularly with ray tracing enabled.**
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates, especially with RT.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A decent CPU is needed for managing AI companions and environmental interactions.
  • Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS. AMD FSR support may vary or require specific game versions/patches/mods.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Traced Reflections, Ray Traced Transparent Reflections, Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, Level of Detail, Volumetric Lighting, and Screen Space Reflections heavily impact performance. Using DLSS is recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with ray tracing.
  • Game Name: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
build Optimization Details
  • Upscaling Tech: The game officially supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, in addition to Unreal Engine's native TSR. The developer has stated that all official performance targets are based on using upscaling, making it essential for achieving playable framerates.
  • Key Settings Impact: Performance will be most affected by settings related to Unreal Engine 5's features, particularly Global Illumination (Lumen), Shadows (Virtual Shadow Maps), Reflections, and Post-Processing. The game is known to be very GPU-bound.
  • Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS. AMD FSR support may vary or require specific game versions/patches/mods.
  • Key Settings Impact: Ray Traced Reflections, Ray Traced Transparent Reflections, Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, Level of Detail, Volumetric Lighting, and Screen Space Reflections heavily impact performance. Using DLSS is recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with ray tracing.
laptop Laptop Considerations
  • G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential. The game's reliance on UE5 features like Lumen means a low-power GPU variant will struggle significantly, especially at higher resolutions.
  • Cooling Thermals: Unreal Engine 5 can heavily tax both the CPU and GPU. A robust cooling solution is necessary to prevent thermal throttling during long gameplay sessions and in visually complex areas.
  • C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU with good power delivery is important for handling the game's physics, complex AI, and asset streaming without creating a bottleneck for the GPU.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency. In an action-adventure game with precise combat, reducing input lag is key to a responsive experience.
  • G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates, especially with RT.
  • Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance.
  • C P U Power Limits: A decent CPU is needed for managing AI companions and environmental interactions.
  • R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.

info_outline Feature details based on available data. System requirements and performance estimates may vary.

laptop_chromebook Laptop Recommendations

Common Recommendations (Handles All Compared Games)

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers Up to 64GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz (commonly listed as 4800MHz by some retailers, but 5600MHz is common for 14th Gen HX with DDR5)
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)

For Hell is Us Specifically

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers Up to 64GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
  • layers 32GB
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-6400MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
  • layers 64GB DDR5-6400MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 (RTX 5090 & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
  • layers 64GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-12900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti  and i9
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
  • memory Intel Core i9-12950HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti  and i9
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
  • memory Intel Core i9-12950HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)
MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop)
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LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz (commonly listed as 4800MHz by some retailers, but 5600MHz is common for 14th Gen HX with DDR5)
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB DDR5-6400MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)
MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
  • memory Intel Ultra 7 255HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
  • layers 32GB
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)
MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-6400MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop)

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