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Release Date | |
Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 17, 2013 |
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Team Cherry | Rockstar North |
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Team Cherry | Rockstar Games |
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Metroidvania, Action-Adventure, Platformer, Indie | Action-Adventure, Open World, Third-Person Shooter, First-Person Shooter, Heist |
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Unity | RAGE (Rockstar Advanced Game Engine) with Euphoria and Bullet Physics |
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Content Rating | |
E10+ (Everyone 10+) | Mature 17+ |
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4.5 / 5.0 | 4.7 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$19.99 | $29.99 |
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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. |
Each of the three protagonists has unique special abilities: Michael can slow down time in combat (like bullet time); Franklin can slow down time while driving; Trevor can enter a rage mode, dealing more damage and taking less. Player stats (Stamina, Shooting, Strength, Stealth, Flying, Driving, Lung Capacity) improve through repeated use of related actions. Weapons can be customized with attachments (scopes, suppressors, extended mags, grips, tints). Vehicles can be extensively modified at Los Santos Customs shops (performance upgrades, cosmetic changes). Properties can be purchased to generate income and provide safe houses. |
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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 game world is one of the largest and most detailed ever created by Rockstar. Los Santos is a vast, meticulously crafted urban metropolis with diverse districts (Vinewood, Downtown, Rockford Hills, South Los Santos). Blaine County offers contrasting environments like the Alamo Sea (Salton Sea analogue), Mount Chiliad, Sandy Shores (desert town), Paleto Bay (coastal town), and dense forests. The map is filled with activities, landmarks, and dynamic events. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes. |
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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. |
Originally released on PS3/Xbox 360. Later enhanced versions released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and further enhanced versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Various editions included: Standard, Special Edition (SteelBook, blueprint map, stunt plane trials, bonus outfits, tattoos, special ability boost, additional weapons), Collector's Edition (Special Edition content + security deposit bag, GTA V cap, characters for GTA Online). The Premium Online Edition bundles the base game with the Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack for GTA Online. |
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. |
The primary post-launch support has been for Grand Theft Auto Online, which has received a massive amount of free content updates over the years. These include new heists, businesses (CEO, Biker, Gunrunning, Nightclub, Arcade, etc.), vehicles, weapons, clothing, game modes, properties, and story-driven contact missions. No single-player story DLC was released for GTA V. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Utilizes the RAGE engine to deliver a highly detailed and realistic depiction of Los Santos and Blaine County. The game is known for its impressive draw distances, detailed textures, advanced lighting and shadow effects, realistic weather systems, and convincing character animations. Enhanced versions on PC, PS4/Xbox One, and PS5/Xbox Series X|S introduced higher resolutions, improved textures, denser traffic/pedestrians, and features like ray tracing on the latest consoles/PC. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
N/A | Features an extensive and diverse soundtrack across multiple in-game radio stations covering genres like rock, pop, hip-hop, country, electronic, reggae, Latin, and talk radio. Original score by Tangerine Dream, Woody Jackson, The Alchemist, and Oh No, which dynamically adapts to gameplay. Sound design is incredibly detailed, with distinct vehicle engine sounds, weapon effects, character dialogue, and ambient city/countryside noise creating an immersive soundscape. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
N/A | Features a clean and functional HUD displaying a mini-map (with GPS), health, armor, ammo, and wanted level. A weapon wheel allows for quick selection. The in-game smartphone is used for contacts, missions, internet browsing, and accessing GTA Online. Each protagonist has a unique phone interface. Third-person and first-person views offer slightly different UI presentations. |
Accessibility Options | |
N/A | Includes options for customizable controls, subtitle display (size, background), aim assist options (full, partial, free aim), options to skip difficult mission sections after multiple failures (in story mode), colorblind-friendly HUD elements, and audio balancing. First-person mode can also aid some players. |
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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) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) (Low to Medium Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for playable framerates. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Modern i3/Ryzen 3 or better recommended. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. Game is less demanding by today's standards for these settings. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is absolute minimum, expect long load times. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor @ 2.5GHz (4 CPUs) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (1GB) (DX 10, 10.1, 11) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-2430M / AMD A8-3520M equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M / AMD Radeon HD 6570M 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 1080p Medium/High comfortably.** layersRAM: 4 GB saveStorage (Tier): 72 GB HDD (Current installs often need more) |
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) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS on High. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 2GB VRAM is bare minimum, 4GB+ better. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-3470 @ 3.2GHz (4 CPUs) or AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHz (8 CPUs) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-3610QM / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (Laptop equivalent) or better. **Modern Intel Core i5 H-series / AMD Ryzen 5 H-series (e.g., i5-11400H, Ryzen 5 5600H) strongly recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB) / GTX 1050 Mobile (2GB/4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 M385X / RX 560 Mobile. **An RTX 3050 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile will provide excellent 1080p High/Ultra 60FPS+ performance.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 72 GB SSD (Current installs often need more) |
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 | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Very High Preset with Optimized Settings) (High/Very High Preset (Optimized, DLSS potentially useful)) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop GPUs. 6GB+ VRAM essential, 8GB+ preferable. RAM: 16GB RAM recommended for smoother experience. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.0GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) / RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB) / RX 5700 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 7 3750H or better. **Modern Intel Core i7 H-series / AMD Ryzen 7 H-series (e.g., i7-12700H, Ryzen 7 6800H) recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6600M/6700S. **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile provides a very smooth 1440p High experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 72 GB NVMe SSD (Current installs often need more) |
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 (2160p/4K ~30-60 FPS, Medium/High Preset with DLSS Balanced/Performance) (Medium/High Preset, DLSS Balanced/Performance (Native 4K High/Ultra 60FPS is very demanding)) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K. CPU (Laptop): High-end to top-tier laptop CPUs required. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for a playable 4K experience, likely requiring DLSS. GPU (Laptop): High-end to flagship laptop GPUs essential. 8GB VRAM is absolute minimum for 4K, 12GB+ strongly preferred. RAM: 16GB minimum, 32GB strongly recommended for 4K. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K @ 3.7GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X @ 3.6GHz developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (8GB) / RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10870H / AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS or better. **Modern flagship Intel Core i7/i9 HX / AMD Ryzen 7/9 HX series (e.g., 13900HX, 7945HX) recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (8GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6800M/6850M XT. **An RTX 3080 Mobile (16GB) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB) or higher is needed for a better 4K experience, heavily relying on DLSS. Even an RTX 4090 Mobile may need DLSS for Ultra 60FPS. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (RTX 50-series) would be the target for improved native 4K.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 72 GB NVMe SSD (Current installs often need more) |
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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: 72 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Initial release was smaller, but updates and GTA Online have increased the size. 90GB+ often cited for current installs. Note: An SSD is highly recommended for faster loading and texture streaming, especially in GTA Online. Type: SSD |
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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 Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit) Explanation: 64-bit OS required. Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended for best compatibility and performance. |
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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 10, 10.1, 11 Explanation: DirectX 10 compatible card minimum; DX11 recommended for best visuals. |
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