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info General Information
Release Date
Sep 4, 2025 Nov 29, 2012
Developer
Team Cherry Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Massive, Ubisoft Reflections, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Red Storm
Publisher
Team Cherry Ubisoft
Genre(s)
Metroidvania, Action-Adventure, Platformer, Indie Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter
Engine
Unity Dunia Engine 2 (Modified CryEngine)
stars Ratings & Price
Content Rating
E10+ (Everyone 10+) Mature 17+
Avg. User Rating
4.5 / 5.0 4.5 / 5.0
Current Price (USD)
$19.99 $19.99
tune Key Specs
Quick Highlights
  • Perspective: 2D Side-Scroller
  • Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
  • Setting: The Kingdom of Pharloom
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Game Pass
  • Unique Feature: An immensely anticipated sequel to a beloved indie classic, featuring a new protagonist with a faster, more acrobatic moveset, and a vast new kingdom to explore.
  • Perspective: First-Person
  • Multiplayer: Cooperative Campaign (4 players), Competitive PvP, Map Editor
  • Setting: Rook Islands (Fictional Tropical Archipelago)
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (Later Classic Edition on PS4, Xbox One)
  • Unique Feature: Tatau Skill System, Iconic Villain (Vaas), Descent into Madness Theme, Comprehensive Crafting.
sports_esports Gameplay & Mechanics
Companions/Followers
  • None: The game is designed as a solo experience focused on Hornet's personal journey. There are no companion or follower systems.
  • Temporary AI Allies (Rakyat Warriors): During certain missions, outpost liberations, or if Jason helps Rakyat patrols, they will fight alongside him. They are not controllable and their effectiveness varies. Far Cry 3 does not feature persistent, commandable companions like in later titles (e.g., Guns for Hire or Fangs for Hire).
    Human
  • Co-op Campaign Teammates (Online): In the separate 4-player online cooperative campaign, players team up as four distinct characters (Callum, Leonard, Mikhail, Tisha) each with some unique dialogue, but functionally similar gameplay abilities based on shared progression within co-op.
    Human (Player Characters)
Key Collectibles
  • Rosaries: Dropped by specific enemies and found in the world. The main currency used for purchasing items and services.
  • Shell Shards: Dropped by most enemies. A secondary currency used for crafting and repairing tools.
  • Mask Shards: Hidden throughout Pharloom. Collecting a certain number of these increases Hornet's maximum health by one mask.
  • Relics (Spider, Heron, Shark, Boar Statues): Small, ancient idols hidden throughout the Rook Islands in caves, underwater, or remote locations. Each relic type corresponds to a Tatau skill tree. Collecting them grants XP, and finding all of certain types can unlock Signature Weapons.
  • Letters of the Lost: Notes written by Japanese soldiers who were stranded on the Rook Islands during World War II. They tell a grim story of their survival attempts and descent into madness. Collecting them provides lore and XP.
  • Memory Cards: SD cards dropped by deceased tourists or pirates. Collecting them unlocks data logs (audio or text) that offer small, often dark or humorous, vignettes about other people's experiences on the islands. Grants XP.
Key Themes
  • Metroidvania
  • Action-Adventure
  • Platformer
  • Indie
  • Fantasy
  • Exploration
  • Insects
  • Descent into Madness
  • Survival
  • Revenge
  • The Savage Nature of Man
  • Tribalism
  • Drug Culture
  • Colonialism (Implied)
  • Freedom vs. Captivity
  • The Price of Power
  • Insanity
colorize Combat & Gear
Weapons Overview
  • Needle and Thread: Primary Melee
    Hornet's signature weapon, used for fast, multi-directional melee attacks and acrobatic lunges.
  • Tools: Sub-Weapons
    A wide array of craftable sub-weapons, such as stingshards (traps) and throwing stars. These are socketed into Crests and require Shell Shards to repair.
  • Silk Skills: Spells
    Powerful abilities that consume silk, such as the 'Silk Spear' for piercing enemies or 'Threadstorm' for area-of-effect damage. These are unlocked at Weaver sites.
  • Pistols: Sidearm (Semi-Auto, Revolver)
    Includes models like the 1911, .44 Magnum, D50, and the flare gun. Customizable with suppressors, sights, and extended magazines. Essential backup weapons.
  • Submachine Guns (SMGs): Automatic (Close Quarters)
    High rate-of-fire weapons like the Skorpion, A2000 (P90), Vector .45 ACP, MP5. Effective in close-quarters combat, customizable.
  • Assault Rifles: Automatic/Semi-Auto (Versatile)
    Staple weapons like the AK-47, P416 (HK416), STG-90 (SIG SG 550), ACE (Galil ACE), F1 (FAMAS). Good all-rounders for various engagement distances.
  • Shotguns: Close Quarters (High Damage)
    Includes pump-action (M133) and semi-auto (SPAS-12) shotguns. Devastating at close range.
  • Sniper Rifles: Long Range (Precision)
    Bolt-action (SVD, M-700) and semi-auto (.Z93) sniper rifles for taking out targets from a distance. Customizable with high-powered scopes and suppressors.
  • Light Machine Guns (LMGs): Automatic (Suppressive Fire)
    Weapons like the PKM, U100 (Ultimax 100), MKG. Large magazine capacity for sustained fire, good against groups or vehicles.
  • Launchers: Explosive (Anti-Vehicle/Crowd Control)
    RPG-7 rocket launcher and GL-94 grenade launcher. Effective against vehicles and enemy encampments.
  • Bows (Recurve Bow): Silent Ranged
    A powerful and silent weapon. Can use standard, fire, or explosive arrows, which are craftable. Ideal for stealthy approaches and hunting.
  • Signature Weapons: Unique Pre-Modded
    Special, enhanced versions of standard weapons with unique names, appearances, and superior stats (e.g., The Shredder, The Bull, AMR, Shadow). Unlocked by completing specific objectives like liberating radio towers or finding relics.
  • Melee Weapons: Close Quarters (Takedowns)
    Primarily the Machete for standard melee attacks and a variety of brutal takedown animations. Throwing knives are also available.
  • Explosives & Throwables: Tactical/Area Denial
    Frag Grenades, Molotov Cocktails, C4 (remote detonation), Proximity Mines.
Armor / Gear Sets
  • None: The game does not feature an armor system. Hornet's survivability is determined by her total number of health masks and the player's skill in avoiding damage.
  • Crafted Gear Upgrades (Capacity): Jason Brody does not equip traditional armor pieces for direct damage reduction. Instead, he crafts upgrades to his equipment using animal skins obtained from hunting. This includes: Weapon Holsters (to carry more weapons), Ammo Pouches (for specific ammo types), Wallet (to carry more money), Loot Rucksack, Syringe Kit, Grenade Pouch, Molotov Pouch, C4 Pouch, Mine Pouch, and Arrow Quiver. These upgrades are crucial for increasing combat readiness and carrying capacity.
  • Body Armor (Consumable): Players can purchase Body Armor from shops or find it in the environment. This provides an additional, non-regenerating health bar (typically blue) that absorbs damage before Jason's actual health. It needs to be replenished after taking damage. It's a crucial consumable for survivability in tougher fights.
Outfits/Customization
  • Default Attire: Hornet's appearance is fixed. There is no cosmetic customization for her clothing.
  • Default Outfit: Jason Brody wears a consistent outfit throughout most of the game (a t-shirt, cargo pants). His physical appearance, particularly the Tatau (tattoos) on his arm, evolves as he gains skills, visually representing his progression and transformation into a warrior. There are no significant clothing customization options for Jason in the main campaign.
  • Multiplayer/Co-op Outfits: In the competitive multiplayer and cooperative campaign modes, players could customize their character's appearance with different outfits, headgear, and body paint, unlocked through progression or DLC packs.
trending_up Progression & Upgrades
Skills & Progression

Progression is centered on Hornet's unique abilities. The Charm system is replaced by 'Crests,' which alter Hornet's playstyle and provide sockets for a wide array of craftable 'Tools' (sub-weapons). New 'Silk Skills,' powerful spells like Silk Spear and Threadstorm, are unlocked by finding Weaver sites. Health and Silk (healing resource) upgrades are found through exploration.

Jason Brody's progression is tied to the Tatau, a series of mystical tattoos that expand as he gains experience and unlocks skills. Skills are divided into three trees: The Heron (long-range combat, mobility, stealth), The Shark (assault tactics, takedowns, health), and The Spider (survival, crafting, hunting). Skill points are earned by gaining XP from missions, liberating outposts, hunting, and finding collectibles. Crafting is vital for upgrading gear capacity (weapon holsters, ammo pouches, loot rucksacks, syringe kits, etc.) using animal skins hunted from the islands' diverse wildlife. Syringes can also be crafted from plants to provide healing or temporary combat buffs.

public World & Exploration
World & Level Design

The game is set in the vast, interconnected world of Pharloom. It is a handcrafted Metroidvania map featuring a wide variety of biomes, including mossy grottos, gilded cities, coral forests, and misted moors. The world is dotted with nearly 100 benches that serve as save points and fast travel locations.

The Rook Islands consist of two main islands: the North Island and the South Island. The North Island, where the game primarily begins, is controlled by Vaas's pirates and is characterized by lush jungles, beaches, and pirate outposts. The South Island, unlocked later, is controlled by Hoyt Volker's private military company and features more rugged terrain, savannahs, and heavily fortified bases. The total map size is substantial, offering diverse environments for exploration and combat.

Playable Vehicles
  • None
    The game is focused on on-foot, 2D platforming and exploration. There are no controllable player vehicles.
  • Land Vehicles (Cars, Trucks, Jeeps, ATVs): Ground Vehicle
    A variety of land vehicles including civilian cars (like sedans and hatchbacks), rugged pickup trucks, open-top jeeps (some with mounted machine guns), and agile ATVs/quad bikes. Used for traversing the islands' road networks and off-road terrain.
  • Watercraft (Patrol Boats, Jet Skis, Inflatable Rafts): Water Vehicle
    Used for navigating the waters surrounding and within the Rook Islands. Includes armed patrol boats, fast jet skis for quick traversal, and basic inflatable rafts.
  • Aircraft (Hang Gliders): Air Vehicle (Light/Gliding)
    Hang gliders are found at specific elevated locations across the islands. They allow Jason to glide silently over large distances, useful for stealthy infiltration or quick descents from mountains.
  • Wingsuit: Personal Traversal (Gliding)
    Unlocked via the skill tree, the Wingsuit allows Jason to perform high-speed glides after jumping from significant heights (cliffs, radio towers, hang gliders). Essential for rapid traversal and accessing remote areas. Requires a parachute (also an unlock) for safe landings.
  • Ziplines: Fixed Traversal
    Found throughout the Rook Islands, ziplines allow for quick descents between elevated points or across gaps.
Notable Fauna/Mounts
N/A
  • Sharks (Bull Shark, Reef Shark): Selachimorpha
    Hostile Marine Predator, Hunting Resource (Shark Skin)
  • Tigers (Bengal Tiger): Felidae
    Hostile Apex Predator, Hunting Resource (Tiger Skin)
  • Bears (Asiatic Black Bear): Ursidae
    Hostile Predator, Hunting Resource (Bear Skin)
  • Crocodiles (Saltwater Crocodile): Crocodylidae
    Hostile Ambush Predator (Waterways), Hunting Resource (Crocodile Leather)
  • Leopards & Panthers (Clouded Leopard, Black Panther): Felidae
    Hostile Stealth Predator, Hunting Resource (Leopard Skin)
  • Komodo Dragons: Varanidae
    Hostile Predator (Venomous Bite), Hunting Resource (Komodo Dragon Skin)
  • Cassowaries: Casuariidae
    Hostile Flightless Bird (Aggressive Kicks), Hunting Resource (Cassowary Leather)
  • Wild Boars, Deer (Sambar Deer), Tapirs, Buffalo (Water Buffalo), Goats, Dogs (Feral/Pirate Dogs), Snakes (Pythons), Birds (Various), Monitor Lizards, Rabid Dogs: Various
    Hostile (Dogs, Rabid Dogs, some Snakes) or Neutral/Prey, Hunting Resource (Skins, Feathers for crafting various gear upgrades).
  • Special Animals (Golden Tiger, Undying Bear, One Horn Buffalo, Black Panther, White Belly Tapir, Yellow Neck Cassowary, Maneater Shark, Blood Komodo): Rare Variants
    Targets for 'Path of the Hunter' side quests, provide unique skins for crafting top-tier gear upgrades.
book Story & Characters
Main Characters
  • Hornet: Playable Protagonist
    The agile and determined Princess-Protector of Hallownest. She is a skilled warrior who wields a needle and thread and is the main character of the story.
  • Lace: Rival / Boss
    A mysterious and skilled adversary who appears to be a rival duelist to Hornet.
  • Shakra: Vendor / Cartographer
    An essential NPC who sells mapping tools to help the player chart their progress through the vast kingdom of Pharloom.
  • Jason Brody: Protagonist
    An American tourist on vacation with his friends and brothers who gets captured by pirates. Initially an ordinary young man, he is forced to adapt and become a warrior to survive, rescue his friends, and exact revenge. His journey explores his descent into violence and potential madness as he embraces the Rakyat's ways and the power of the Tatau.
  • Vaas Montenegro: Secondary Antagonist / Pirate Leader
    The psychopathic, charismatic, and unpredictable leader of the pirates on the North Island. He is Citra's brother. Vaas is known for his iconic 'Definition of Insanity' monologue and serves as Jason's primary tormentor in the early to mid-game. Voiced by Michael Mando.
  • Hoyt Volker: Main Antagonist / Human Trafficker & Drug Lord
    A cold, calculating, and ruthless South African warlord who controls the South Island. He runs a vast operation involving slavery, drug trafficking, and commands a well-equipped private military. He is the ultimate target of Jason's revenge.
  • Citra Talugmai: Rakyat Leader / Potential Ally & Antagonist
    The enigmatic and beautiful priestess leader of the indigenous Rakyat tribe and Vaas's sister. She sees potential in Jason and guides him through the trials of the Tatau, grooming him to be the ultimate warrior for her cause. Her motives are complex and manipulative.
  • Dennis Rogers: Ally / Rakyat Mentor
    A Liberian immigrant who has integrated into the Rakyat tribe. He rescues Jason after his initial escape and serves as his first guide and mentor, teaching him basic survival skills and introducing him to the Rakyat's customs and Citra.
  • Dr. Alec Earnhardt: Ally (Eccentric Doctor)
    An eccentric, drug-addicted doctor living on the islands who provides shelter and medical aid to Jason and his friends. He has a tragic past and offers philosophical, albeit often drug-fueled, insights.
  • Sam Becker: Ally / Undercover Agent
    A German-born, American-raised CIA operative working undercover within Hoyt Volker's private military. He befriends Jason and provides crucial intelligence and assistance in infiltrating Hoyt's operations on the South Island.
  • Buck Hughes: Minor Antagonist / Mercenary
    A sadistic Australian mercenary working for Hoyt, known for his depraved tastes. Jason is forced to deal with him to rescue one of his friends.
  • Liza Snow, Oliver Carswell, Keith Ramsay, Daisy Lee, Riley Brody, Grant Brody: Supporting Characters / Hostages
    The group of friends and Jason's brothers who were captured alongside him. Rescuing them is Jason's primary motivation for much of the game. Their reactions to Jason's transformation are a key part of the story.
Example Missions
  • Main Quest (Pilgrimage)
    The main story is a pilgrimage that follows Hornet's ascent through the kingdom of Pharloom to reach the shining Citadel at its peak and uncover the mysteries of her capture.
  • Side Quests
    A new, more structured quest system where players can take on 'Gather,' 'Wayfarer,' 'Hunt,' and 'Grand Hunt' quests from NPCs and wishboards for various rewards.
  • Main Story Campaign (Jason Brody's Journey)
    A series of narrative missions following Jason Brody's transformation from a captured tourist to a hardened warrior. Objectives include rescuing his kidnapped friends, allying with the Rakyat tribe, confronting Vaas Montenegro and his pirates, and eventually taking on Hoyt Volker and his private military to dismantle their operations on the Rook Islands.
  • Radio Tower Activation
    Climb and activate dilapidated radio towers scattered across the Rook Islands. Activating a tower de-jammers a section of the world map, revealing nearby points of interest, collectibles, and outposts. It also makes weapons from the local gun shops available for free.
  • Outpost Liberation
    Clear out pirate or privateer controlled outposts. This involves eliminating all enemies within the outpost, ideally stealthily for bonus XP. Liberating an outpost turns it into a Rakyat safe zone, unlocks fast travel, provides new side missions, and reduces enemy presence in the surrounding area. Outposts can be reset via game options to be replayed.
  • Path of the Hunter Quests
    Side missions that task Jason with hunting specific, often rare or dangerous, animals using a designated weapon (e.g., hunt a Golden Tiger with a bow). Completing these quests rewards Jason with unique animal skins required to craft the highest-tier gear upgrades.
  • Wanted Dead Quests
    Bounty hunting missions where Jason must track down and eliminate specific pirate or privateer leaders using a designated weapon (often a Machete for a stealth kill). Provides XP and money.
  • Story of the Rakyat (Trials of the Rakyat)
    Side missions given by Citra or other Rakyat members that often involve spiritual trials, tests of skill, or tasks related to Rakyat traditions. These can reward unique skills or insights into the local culture.
  • Supply Drop Quests
    Timed vehicle-based missions where Jason must race to a designated location to collect a supply drop before time runs out, often navigating difficult terrain and avoiding enemies.
  • Cooperative Campaign Missions (Online)
    A separate 6-chapter story campaign for up to 4 players online, following four new characters (Callum, Leonard, Mikhail, Tisha) as they seek revenge on their former ship captain. Missions involve objective-based combat scenarios.
people Multiplayer
Multiplayer Details

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

1. Cooperative Campaign (4 Players): A distinct story campaign following four new characters (Callum, Leonard, Mikhail, Tisha) seeking revenge against their former captain who sold them into slavery. 2. Competitive Multiplayer (up to 14 players): Featured modes like Team Deathmatch, Domination, Firestorm (capture points and ignite enemy fuel depots), and Transmission (capture radio transmitters). Players could use battle cries for temporary team buffs. A Map Editor was also included, allowing players to create and share their own multiplayer maps.

extension Editions & DLC
Available Editions

The game is available as a single standard edition for a modest price of $19.99. It was available day one on Xbox Game Pass.

Far Cry 3 had several editions: Standard Edition, The Lost Expeditions Edition (included 2 bonus missions and a Japanese Type 10 flare gun), Insane Edition (Collector's Edition with a Vaas Wahine bobblehead, survival guide, digital content including 'Monkey Business' pack, Lost Expeditions, Hunter Pack, Warrior Pack, Predator Pack). Far Cry 3 Classic Edition was later released for PS4/Xbox One and given free to Far Cry 5 Season Pass holders, featuring enhanced graphics for consoles.

Post-Launch Content / DLC

Team Cherry is known for its extensive post-launch support with free content packs, and similar updates are expected for Silksong to address balance and add new content over time.

DLC included the 'Monkey Business' pack (4 missions with Hurk and unique monkeys), 'The Lost Expeditions' (2 missions), and various 'Warrior,' 'Hunter,' and 'Predator' packs which offered unique weapons, animal skins for crafting, or multiplayer content. A free 'High Tides' co-op DLC added two new chapters to the cooperative campaign.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q: What is Hollow Knight: Silksong?
    A: It is the direct sequel to the 2017 indie hit, Hollow Knight. It's a 2D Metroidvania featuring a new protagonist, Hornet, with a faster and more acrobatic moveset, and a vast new kingdom to explore.
  • Q: Do I need to play the first Hollow Knight?
    A: No, Silksong features a standalone story and is designed to be accessible to newcomers, though veterans will appreciate the connections and evolution of the gameplay.
  • Q: Is the game harder than the original?
    A: Yes, it is generally considered to be more challenging. The combat is faster, enemies are more complex, and platforming challenges appear earlier in the game.
  • Q: Why did the game take so long to release?
    A: It began as a DLC but its scope expanded dramatically into a full sequel. The small, three-person core team at Team Cherry took a dedicated, iterative approach to development, prioritizing quality and creative freedom over a rushed release.
  • Q: Is Far Cry 3 considered one of the best in the series?
    A: Yes, Far Cry 3 is widely acclaimed and often cited as one of the best games in the Far Cry series, and even one of the best open-world FPS games of its generation. It's particularly praised for its compelling story, iconic villain (Vaas Montenegro), lush open world, and engaging gameplay mechanics.
  • Q: What is the 'Definition of Insanity' speech?
    A: It's a famous monologue delivered by Vaas Montenegro in Far Cry 3. In it, Vaas defines insanity as 'doing the exact... same fucking thing... over and over again expecting... shit to change.' This speech has become iconic in video game culture.
  • Q: Can I play the main story of Far Cry 3 in co-op?
    A: No, Jason Brody's main single-player campaign is a solo experience. Far Cry 3 features a separate 4-player online cooperative campaign with its own unique story and characters that runs parallel to Jason's.
  • Q: How does crafting work in Far Cry 3?
    A: Crafting is essential for progression. Players hunt animals to collect their skins, which are then used to craft upgrades for gear like weapon holsters (to carry more weapons), ammo pouches, wallets (to carry more money), syringe kits, and more. Plants are also gathered to craft syringes for healing or temporary combat buffs (e.g., enhanced senses, fire resistance).
  • Q: What is the Tatau?
    A: The Tatau is a mystical set of tattoos that Jason Brody receives from the Rakyat tribe. As Jason gains experience and completes missions, new parts of the Tatau are inked onto his arm, visually representing his unlocked skills and his transformation into a warrior. Each segment of the tattoo corresponds to a skill in one of the three skill trees (Heron, Shark, Spider).
build Technical Details
Graphics & Visual Fidelity
N/A

Powered by the Dunia Engine 2, Far Cry 3 was praised for its stunning visuals at the time of release, depicting lush tropical jungles, vibrant coral reefs, sandy beaches, and detailed character models. It featured advanced lighting, water effects, and dense foliage. DirectX 11 support on PC allowed for enhanced features like HDAO (High Definition Ambient Occlusion) and MSAA (Multisample Anti-Aliasing).

Audio & Soundtrack
N/A

The original score by Brian Tyler features a mix of orchestral, electronic, and tribal elements, reflecting the game's tropical setting and Jason's psychological transformation. The licensed track 'Make It Bun Dem' by Skrillex & Damian Marley is famously used in the 'Kick the Hornet's Nest' mission. Sound design effectively captures the dense jungle atmosphere, wildlife sounds, and intense combat audio. Vaas Montenegro's voice acting by Michael Mando is iconic and widely praised.

User Interface (UI/UX)
N/A

Standard first-person HUD with a mini-map, health (regenerating segments), ammo count, and objective markers. The Tatau on Jason's arm visually represents his skill progression. A radial menu is used for weapon selection and syringe use. The world map allows for waypoint placement and tracking of discovered locations and collectibles.

Accessibility Options
N/A

Accessibility options were more limited compared to modern titles but included subtitle display, customizable controls (key remapping, sensitivity), and aim assist. The game's design, with clear objective markers and a mini-map, aided general playability.

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settings_applications System Requirements
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High Refresh Rate) (Max Settings, 1080p resolution, aiming for 120+ FPS.)
CPU: Official recommended CPU for a high-framerate experience.
CPU (Laptop): A solid mobile CPU is needed to maintain a high and stable framerate in intense combat.
GPU: Official recommended GPU for a high-quality, high-framerate 1080p experience.
GPU (Laptop): An entry-level discrete laptop GPU will easily provide an excellent high-framerate 1080p experience.
RAM: 8GB RAM is the official recommended amount.
Storage: An SSD is strongly recommended for this tier.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 570
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-10300H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H or better.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
layersRAM: 8 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 9 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (DX11, High Settings, 1080p ~30-60 FPS) (High Preset, DirectX 11)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for smoother 1080p gameplay.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p high settings with DX11.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs for recommended 1080p.
RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance (8GB standard for modern gaming).
Storage: SSD strongly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.9 GHz or AMD Phenom II X2 565 @ 3.4 GHz or better
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7850 (1GB) or better
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-480M / AMD Phenom II X4 N930 or better. **Modern laptop CPUs like Intel Core i3 10th gen+ / AMD Ryzen 3 2000 series+ are vastly superior.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M / GTX 570M / AMD Radeon HD 6970M equivalent or better. **Modern laptop GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile, RTX 4050 Mobile, and above will achieve extremely high framerates at 1080p/1440p Ultra.**
layersRAM: 4 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB HDD (SSD Recommended)
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Max Settings, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.)
CPU: Official minimum CPU from the Steam page. This is a very low requirement, accessible to PCs from the early 2010s.
CPU (Laptop): Most modern laptop CPUs, including efficient U-series processors, will easily meet this requirement.
GPU: Official minimum GPU from the Steam page. A very low-end discrete GPU is sufficient.
GPU (Laptop): Modern integrated graphics are more than capable of running the game smoothly at 1080p.
RAM: 4GB RAM is the official minimum requirement, making the game very accessible.
Storage: An SSD is recommended for faster load times.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4350
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7770
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7200U / AMD Ryzen 3 3200U or better.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30/40/50 series laptop)
layersRAM: 4 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 9 GB (SSD Recommended)
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (DX9, Low Settings, ~720p/1080p Low) (Low Preset, DirectX 9)
CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for playable framerates.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent for minimum performance. Any modern laptop CPU will far exceed this.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for DX9.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum performance targets. Modern GPUs are orders of magnitude faster.
RAM: Minimum RAM requirement.
Storage: HDD is minimum.
memoryCPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0 GHz
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX (512MB) or AMD Radeon HD 2900 PRO (512MB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i3-330M / AMD Turion II P520 equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M / AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4650 equivalent or better. **Any modern integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or entry-level dedicated GPU (RTX 3050 Mobile, etc.) will run this game at high settings 1080p effortlessly.**
layersRAM: 2 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB HDD
1440p (QHD/2K) - High Performance (DX11, Ultra Settings, 1080p/1440p 60 FPS+) (Ultra Preset, DirectX 11)
CPU: High-end desktop CPU for max settings at launch.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated higher-end laptop CPUs.
GPU: High-end desktop GPU for ultra settings at launch.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop GPUs.
RAM: 8GB RAM recommended.
Storage: SSD recommended for this tier.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-870 @ 2.93 GHz or AMD FX-4150 @ 3.8 GHz or better
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / GTX 760 (2GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7970 (3GB) / R9 280X (3GB) or better
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-2630QM or better. **Any modern mid-range or high-end laptop CPU will not bottleneck this game.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M / GTX 780M / AMD Radeon HD 8970M equivalent or better. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, RTX 4060 Mobile, and above will run this game at 1440p Ultra settings with very high framerates.**
layersRAM: 8 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB SSD.
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~144+ FPS) (Max Settings, 1440p resolution, aiming for high framerates.)
CPU: A good mid-range CPU is recommended to ensure the system is not bottlenecked at 1440p high refresh rates.
CPU (Laptop): A strong laptop CPU will help maintain a consistent 144+ FPS for a super-smooth experience.
GPU: A modern entry-level desktop GPU will be more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate 1440p gameplay.
GPU (Laptop): A budget-friendly RTX laptop GPU is ideal for pushing high framerates at 1440p.
RAM: 16GB RAM is recommended for a comfortable experience with multitasking.
Storage: A fast NVMe SSD ensures the quickest possible load times.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-10400F or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or newer.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 9 GB NVMe SSD
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Ultra (Targets 4K, High settings, ~120+ FPS) (Max Settings, 2160p (4K) resolution, targeting 120 FPS or higher.)
CPU: A modern high-performance CPU is recommended to push very high framerates at 4K.
CPU (Laptop): High-end mobile CPUs are needed to ensure no bottlenecks affect the 4K high-refresh-rate experience.
GPU: A modern mid-range GPU can easily handle Silksong at 4K with very high framerates.
GPU (Laptop): A mid-to-high-range laptop GPU will provide a flawless 4K high-framerate experience.
RAM: 16GB of fast RAM is recommended to provide sufficient headroom at 4K.
Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is essential for the best possible experience at 4K.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7600 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13650HX / AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX or newer.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 9 GB NVMe SSD
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (DX11, High/Ultra Preset, Likely 30-60 FPS with modern high-end) (High/Ultra Preset, DirectX 11)
CPU: Modern CPU recommendation for 4K, GPU will be the main factor.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated top-tier laptop CPUs for 4K.
GPU: Modern GPU recommendation for 4K. Game is not demanding for current high-end cards.
GPU (Laptop): Modern high-end laptop GPUs offer excellent 4K performance for this title.
RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended for 4K.
Storage: SSD required for optimal 4K experience.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or better (Modern equivalent)
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB) or better (Modern equivalent for good 4K)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 7 1700 (Desktop equivalent in laptop) or better. **Modern high-performance laptop CPUs (Intel Core i7/i9 H/HX-series, AMD Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX-series) are more than adequate.**
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile/RTX 4060 Mobile can provide a good 4K experience with some tweaked settings.**
layersRAM: 8 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB SSD.
save Overall Storage
Spec: 9 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
Note: An SSD is recommended for faster loading times between areas, though not strictly required. The small file size makes it an easy fit on most drives.
Type: SSD
Spec: 15 GB available space (SSD Recommended for modern play).
Note: SSD is recommended for faster load times.
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 also fully supported.
Spec: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8 (Both 32-bit & 64-bit)
Explanation: Original release supported older OS. Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended for modern hardware and the Classic Edition.
gamepad DirectX Version
Spec: DirectX 11
Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 11. The game is built on the Unity engine, which is well-optimized for this API.
Spec: DirectX 9.0c (DirectX 11 supported & recommended for best visuals)
Explanation: DirectX 9.0c is minimum, with DX11 features available for enhanced graphics.
info_outline Other Game Notes
  • OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Hollow Knight: Silksong. This information is based on the official PC specifications from the game's Steam store page, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a 2D action-adventure with a distinct art style, the game's requirements are very accessible. The 1440p and 4K tiers are extrapolated based on typical performance scaling for games of this type.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance. Given the game's modest requirements, most modern laptops, including those with capable integrated graphics, should provide an excellent experience. For achieving high refresh rates, a discrete GPU is recommended.
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: TGP (Total Graphics Power) is not a major concern for this title, as even lower-power GPUs will comfortably run the game. However, a higher TGP will better support very high framerates (120+ FPS) on high-refresh-rate displays.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game is not expected to heavily stress most systems, but a good cooling solution will ensure consistent performance during long play sessions, especially on compact laptops.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A modern CPU with good single-core performance will ensure the game's fast-paced combat and platforming remain smooth and responsive, without frame drops in visually busy areas.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: While not essential due to the light hardware demands, a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can help minimize system latency, which is beneficial for the game's precise combat and platforming mechanics.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Hollow Knight: Silksong does not natively support upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS or AMD FSR, as they are unnecessary for its 2D art style and performance profile.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance will be primarily affected by the screen Resolution. Most modern systems will be able to run the game at maximum settings without issue. The main goal for high-end hardware will be to achieve a high and stable framerate to match the monitor's refresh rate.
  • Game Name: Hollow Knight: Silksong
  • Official system requirements from Ubisoft (as of game launch). Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, and background applications. An SSD is recommended for optimal performance on modern systems. Far Cry 3 Classic Edition (released later) has similar requirements but may be better optimized for modern OS.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable. Performance on laptops is also heavily influenced by cooling and the GPU's Total Graphics Power (TGP). The estimated laptop specs below are approximate and reflect performance tiers for the game's original release period. **Modern laptop GPUs (NVIDIA RTX 30-series, RTX 40-series, and newer AMD equivalents) will vastly exceed these original recommendations and provide an exceptional experience at high resolutions and settings.**
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Higher TGP in a laptop GPU generally correlates with better sustained performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling during demanding gameplay.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with higher CPU power limits can maintain boost clocks longer.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch (if available) or ensuring the dedicated GPU is prioritized over integrated graphics (via NVIDIA Control Panel/AMD Software) is recommended for optimal framerates.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Ambient Occlusion (HDAO/HBAO), Anti-Aliasing (MSAA on DX11 can be demanding), Water Quality, Post FX, and Geometry Detail heavily impact performance.
  • Game Name: Far Cry 3
build Optimization Details
  • Upscaling Tech: Hollow Knight: Silksong does not natively support upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS or AMD FSR, as they are unnecessary for its 2D art style and performance profile.
  • Key Settings Impact: Performance will be primarily affected by the screen Resolution. Most modern systems will be able to run the game at maximum settings without issue. The main goal for high-end hardware will be to achieve a high and stable framerate to match the monitor's refresh rate.
  • Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Ambient Occlusion (HDAO/HBAO), Anti-Aliasing (MSAA on DX11 can be demanding), Water Quality, Post FX, and Geometry Detail heavily impact performance.
laptop Laptop Considerations
  • G P U T G P: TGP (Total Graphics Power) is not a major concern for this title, as even lower-power GPUs will comfortably run the game. However, a higher TGP will better support very high framerates (120+ FPS) on high-refresh-rate displays.
  • Cooling Thermals: The game is not expected to heavily stress most systems, but a good cooling solution will ensure consistent performance during long play sessions, especially on compact laptops.
  • C P U Power Limits: A modern CPU with good single-core performance will ensure the game's fast-paced combat and platforming remain smooth and responsive, without frame drops in visually busy areas.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: While not essential due to the light hardware demands, a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can help minimize system latency, which is beneficial for the game's precise combat and platforming mechanics.
  • G P U T G P: Higher TGP in a laptop GPU generally correlates with better sustained performance.
  • Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling during demanding gameplay.
  • C P U Power Limits: Laptops with higher CPU power limits can maintain boost clocks longer.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch (if available) or ensuring the dedicated GPU is prioritized over integrated graphics (via NVIDIA Control Panel/AMD Software) is recommended for optimal framerates.

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).
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 MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
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 MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
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 MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5
  • memory Intel Core i5-11400H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050
  • layers 8GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
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 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 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 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 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 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
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 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 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 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 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 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)

For Hollow Knight: Silksong Specifically

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
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 MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
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 MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
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 MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
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 MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
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 MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
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 MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
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 MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
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 MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
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 MX350, Intel Iris Xe Graphics. (Future-proof: Any RTX 30
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5
  • memory Intel Core i5-11400H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050
  • layers 8GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12450H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12500H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
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 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 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 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 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 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 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 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
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)
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-14700HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 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 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
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 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 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 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 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 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 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 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
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 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-14700HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 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 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 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 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 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 4060 Laptop (8GB), RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop)

For Far Cry 3 Specifically

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5
  • memory Intel Core i5-11400H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050
  • layers 8GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
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 GT 330M
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 GT 330M
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 GT 330M
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 GT 330M
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12450H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12500H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
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 GT 330M
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
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 GTX 680M
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 GTX 680M
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 GTX 680M
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 GTX 680M
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 GTX 680M
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M
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 GTX 680M
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 GTX 680M
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 GTX 680M
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 GTX 680M
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
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 GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
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 GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
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 GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
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 GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12450H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12500H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
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 GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile (8GB) or higher. **NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (High TGP), RTX 4070 Mobile, and above will achieve very high framerates at 4K Ultra. Even an RTX 3060 Mobile

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