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info General Information
Release Date
Dec 31, 2026 Sep 13, 2019
Developer
Cold Symmetry Gearbox Software (additional development by Gearbox Studio Quebec)
Publisher
Playstack 2K Games
Genre(s)
Action RPG, Soulslike Action RPG, Looter Shooter, First-Person Shooter, Co-op
Engine
Unreal Engine 5 Unreal Engine 4
stars Ratings & Price
Content Rating
Mature M (Mature 17+) - ESRB Descriptors: Intense Violenc
Avg. User Rating
4.8 / 5.0 4.0 / 5.0
Current Price (USD)
$49.99 $59.99
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Quick Highlights
  • Combat System: Stamina-Free / Posture-Based
  • Primary Platform Focus: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
  • Storage Type: SSD Required
  • Total Dungeons: 60+
  • Perspective: First-Person
  • Multiplayer: Up to 4-player Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer (most platforms)
  • Setting: Multiple Planets (Pandora, Promethea, Eden-6, etc.)
  • Platforms: PC (Windows, macOS), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch (Ultimate Edition)
  • Unique Feature: Bazillions of procedurally generated guns, four distinct Vault Hunter classes with deep skill trees, signature cel-shaded art style and humor, multi-planet exploration, robust co-op gameplay.
sports_esports Gameplay & Mechanics
Companions/Followers
  • Spirit Harbinger: Mirrors physical attacks and aids in combat flow.
    Spectral Entity
  • FL4K's Pets (Skag, Spiderant, Jabber): FL4K, the Beastmaster, can choose one of three loyal pets to fight alongside them. Each pet has unique abilities, attacks, and can be upgraded through FL4K's skill trees. Pets can draw aggro, deal damage, and provide buffs. They are a core part of FL4K's gameplay.
    Various alien creatures
  • Moze's Iron Bear: Moze, the Gunner, can summon her bipedal Iron Bear mech as an Action Skill. Iron Bear is equipped with customizable heavy weapons on each arm (e.g., miniguns, grenade launchers, railguns, flamethrowers, melee fists) and provides significant firepower and protection for a limited time.
    Mech Suit
  • Zane's SNTNL Drone & Digi-Clone: Zane, the Operative, can deploy a SNTNL combat drone that flies around attacking enemies with machine guns or rockets. He can also deploy a Digi-Clone of himself that distracts enemies and fires at them; Zane can swap places with his clone. These are Action Skills with cooldowns.
    Robotic Drone / Holographic Clone
  • Co-op Player Characters (Vault Hunters): In co-operative multiplayer, other players join as their chosen Vault Hunters, each with their own unique skills and abilities, acting as active companions.
    Human/Siren/Robot
Key Collectibles
  • Tarstones: Scattered across dungeons and chests
  • Serpent Stone: Found in chests, used for Poison infusion
  • Ova: Reward for defeating major bosses
  • Typhon Logs & Dead Drops: Audio logs left by the first Vault Hunter, Typhon DeLeon, detailing his adventures and discoveries. Finding all three logs in a zone reveals the location of a Typhon Dead Drop, a hidden loot cache.
  • Eridian Writings: Ancient alien texts scattered across the planets. After acquiring an Eridian Analyzer, players can decipher these writings to gain XP and Eridium, and uncover more lore about the Eridians and Vaults.
  • Dead Claptraps: Parts from deceased Claptrap units that can be salvaged to help Claptrap build a new friend. Each part provides Eridium.
  • Crew Challenges (Various Types): A category of collectibles and repeatable activities specific to different NPCs and planets. Includes: - **Legendary Hunts:** (Sir Hammerlock) Defeating unique, powerful creatures. - **Targets of Opportunity:** (Zer0) Assassinating specific high-value targets. - **Crimson Radio:** (Moxxi) Sabotaging Children of the Vault propaganda towers. - **Hijack Target:** (Ellie) Stealing specific vehicle parts to unlock them for the Catch-A-Ride system.
  • Red Chests: Special chests containing higher-quality loot, often found in hidden areas or at the end of dungeons/challenges.
  • Vault Symbols & Eridium Piles: Hidden Vault symbols that can be found, and destructible Eridium crystal piles that yield Eridium currency (used for cosmetics and end-game purchases).
Key Themes
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Cosmic Horror
  • Redemption
  • Metamorphosis
  • Loot & Mayhem
  • Dark Humor
  • Cults & Propaganda
  • Space Exploration & Multiple Planets
  • Corporate Greed (Weapon Manufacturers)
  • Found Family
  • Cel-Shaded Art Style
  • Over-the-Top Action
  • Satire
  • Anarchy
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Weapons Overview
  • Gatling Gun: Firearm
    High-capacity ranged weapon for sustained pressure.
  • Flaming Greatsword: Melee
    Heavy blade that ignites enemies upon impact.
  • Hand Cannon: Firearm
    Powerful sidearm capable of severing limbs.
  • Scythe: Melee
    Agile weapon with a wide reach for crowd control.
  • Machine-gun Crossbow: Firearm
    Rapid-fire projectile weapon for mobile encounters.
  • Procedurally Generated Firearms: Varies (Pistols, SMGs, Shotguns, Assault Rifles, Sniper Rifles, Rocket Launchers, Heavy Weapons)
    The core of Borderlands: 'bazillions' of guns with randomly generated parts, stats, elemental effects (Incendiary, Shock, Corrosive, Cryo, Radiation), and special properties. Guns come in different rarities (Common to Legendary/Pearlescent). Anointed gear grants powerful bonuses tied to Action Skill usage.
  • Weapon Manufacturers (Examples): Varies (Determines Gun Characteristics)
    Each manufacturer has unique traits: **Jakobs** (high critical damage, ricocheting bullets, old-west aesthetic), **Maliwan** (elemental damage focus, charge-up times, dual elements), **Tediore** (guns are thrown like grenades when reloaded, then digistruct a new one), **Hyperion** (accuracy increases with sustained fire, deployable weapon shields when aiming), **Torgue** (explosive projectiles, sticky mode), **Dahl** (alternate fire modes - burst, full-auto, semi-auto), **Vladof** (high fire rate, under-barrel attachments like rockets/shotguns), **Atlas** (tracker tags for homing bullets), **COV (Children of the Vault)** ('infinite' ammo with overheat mechanic instead of traditional reloads).
  • Grenade Mods: Throwable Explosive/Utility
    Various grenade mods with diverse effects, including singularities, MIRVs (multiple explosions), transfusions (health stealing), elemental damage, and utility effects like teleportation or enemy grouping.
  • Shields: Defensive Gear
    Provide a regenerating energy shield that absorbs damage before health is affected. Shields have various capacities, recharge rates, recharge delays, and can have special properties like elemental resistance/nova bursts, damage boosting, or health regeneration.
  • Class Mods: Character Augment Gear
    Equippable items specific to each Vault Hunter class. They provide boosts to specific skills (even allowing skills to be over-leveled) and often grant passive stat increases or unique class-specific perks.
  • Artifacts: Utility Gear
    Provide powerful passive bonuses, often affecting movement (like enabling slam or slide anointments), elemental damage, melee damage, or providing unique utility effects like health regeneration or loot quality improvements.
Armor / Gear Sets
  • Eredrim's Plate: High Health / High Posture / Low Agility
  • Tiel's Acolyte Garb: Low Health / High Agility / Poison Resistance
  • Proxima's Horned Helm: Lightning Damage Bonus / Grappling Hook Utility
  • Shields: Primary defensive gear. Shields have varying capacities, recharge rates, recharge delays, and can possess special properties from different manufacturers (e.g., Pangolin - high capacity; Anshin - elemental resistance; Hyperion - amp damage on depletion). Legendary and unique shields offer powerful, build-defining effects.
  • Class Mods: Class-specific items that grant points to skills in the Vault Hunter's skill trees (potentially pushing them beyond their normal maximum) and provide additional passive stat bonuses or unique perks that synergize with specific builds.
  • Artifacts: Equippable Eridian artifacts that provide significant passive bonuses and unique effects. These can include elemental damage boosts, improved slide/slam mechanics, increased luck, health regeneration effects, or anointments that trigger on action skill use or other conditions.
Outfits/Customization
  • Obsidian Skin: Exclusive Pre-order digital cosmetic for the Harbinger.
  • Skeletal Skin: Exclusive Pre-order digital cosmetic for the Harbinger.
  • Vault Hunter Heads: Unlockable and purchasable cosmetic heads that change the appearance of the player character's head. A wide variety of styles are available, from serious to outlandish.
  • Vault Hunter Skins: Cosmetic skins that alter the color scheme and patterns of the Vault Hunter's default outfit. Can be unlocked through gameplay, purchased, or obtained via special events and DLCs (e.g., Multiverse Final Form & Disciples of the Vault Cosmetic Packs).
  • Weapon Skins: Cosmetic skins that can be applied to weapons to change their appearance without affecting stats. Examples include the Butt Stallion weapon skin or Gold Weapon Skins Pack (pre-order/deluxe bonuses).
  • Weapon Trinkets: Small cosmetic charms that can be attached to weapons for personalization.
  • ECHO Device Skins: Cosmetic skins to change the appearance of the player's ECHO communication device.
  • Room Decorations (Sanctuary III): Players can find and place various decorations in their personal quarters aboard the Sanctuary III spaceship.
trending_up Progression & Upgrades
Skills & Progression

The core progression revolves around possessing Shells—the remains of fallen warriors—and unlocking their unique memory-based abilities. A major paradigm shift is the removal of the stamina bar, allowing for unrestricted combat flow. Players now focus on 'Resolve' to trigger powerful weapon abilities and 'Posture' management to break enemy defenses. Upgrades extend to both the Harbinger’s innate traits and the Shells' individual skill trees. Additionally, a deep weapon customization system allows players to slot 'Tarstones' (similar to Grease/Infusions) to add elemental effects like poison or fire to their gear.

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public World & Exploration
World & Level Design

Mortal Shell II features an interconnected open world that is described as 'expansive yet deliberately compact.' This design philosophy prioritizes density over distance, ensuring that winding footpaths lead directly to meaningful encounters or upgrades rather than empty space. Key regions include the central Marrow Keep hub, the haunting Citadels of Bone, the treacherous Forbidden Forests, and the desolate Icy Graves. The map serves as a gateway to over 60 distinct dungeons, offering a level of verticality and secret-finding reminiscent of classic Metroidvanias.

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Playable Vehicles
  • Broken-down Cart: Static Prop
    The location where players first encounter the NPC Vlas.
  • Outrunner: Light Buggy / All-Terrain Vehicle
    A fast and versatile two-seater buggy, a staple of the Borderlands series. Customizable with different chassis, weapons (machine guns, rockets), armor, wheels, and paint jobs via the Catch-A-Ride system.
  • Technical: Armed Truck / Utility Vehicle
    A heavier, more durable vehicle often equipped with a rear-mounted turret. Can carry more passengers. Also customizable with various weapons and parts.
  • Cyclone: Monowheel Combat Vehicle
    A fast, agile single-wheel vehicle capable of strafing and high speeds. Offers unique offensive capabilities and maneuverability. Customizable with different weapon systems and mods.
  • Bandit Technical / COV Vehicles: Faction-Specific Armed Vehicles
    Vehicles used by enemy factions like the Children of the Vault. Often ramshackle, heavily armed, and can be commandeered by the player. Some can be scanned at a Catch-A-Ride to unlock their parts for player vehicle customization.
  • Hover-Wheels (DLC - Moxxi's Heist): Specialized Vehicle
    Unique hover-capable wheels found in 'Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot' DLC, allowing vehicles to float over certain surfaces.
  • Jetbeast (DLC - Bounty of Blood): Customizable Hoverbike
    A heavily armed and customizable hoverbike introduced in the 'Bounty of Blood' DLC, used for traversing the plains of Gehenna.
Notable Fauna/Mounts
  • The Sheep: Ovis aries
    Combat Transformation / Hidden Ability
  • Wormfish: Eldritch Hybrid
    Familiar Enemy
  • Death Bird: Avian
    Mysterious NPC Guide
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book Story & Characters
Main Characters
  • The Harbinger: Protagonist
    A prophesied being capable of possessing fallen warriors.
  • The Undermether: Patron
    A divine figure seeking to reclaim her stolen unborn children.
  • Solnir Stillblade: Boss
    A formidable warrior guarding the first Beacon.
  • Vlas: Merchant
    A recurring merchant found injured in the open world.
  • Amara (The Siren): Playable Vault Hunter
    A renowned hero from Partali, Amara is a powerful Siren who can summon ethereal fists to pummel her enemies. Her action skills focus on elemental damage, crowd control, and melee combat (Phasegrasp, Phaseslam, Phasecast).
  • FL4K (The Beastmaster): Playable Vault Hunter
    An emergent AI robot on a quest of self-discovery, accompanied by one of three loyal pets (Skag, Spiderant, Jabber) that assist in combat. FL4K excels at critical hits, stealth (Fade Away), and commanding their beasts (Gamma Burst, Rakk Attack!).
  • Moze (The Gunner): Playable Vault Hunter
    A former Vladof soldier who can digistruct and pilot her heavily armed Iron Bear mech. Moze's skill trees allow customization of Iron Bear's weaponry (miniguns, grenade launchers, railguns, etc.) and focus on explosives, shields, or infinite ammo.
  • Zane Flynt (The Operative): Playable Vault Hunter
    A semi-retired corporate hitman from the Flynt family. Zane utilizes various gadgets like a SNTNL drone, a Digi-Clone, and a deployable Barrier. He is unique in his ability to equip two Action Skills simultaneously by sacrificing his grenade slot.
  • Tyreen Calypso: Main Antagonist / Siren
    One of the Calypso Twins and a powerful Siren. She leads the Children of the Vault cult with her brother Troy, seeking to absorb the power of Vaults across the galaxy. Known for her live-streaming persona and ability to leech power.
  • Troy Calypso: Main Antagonist / 'God-King'
    Tyreen's twin brother and co-leader of the Children of the Vault. He was born conjoined to Tyreen and possesses some Siren-like powers by siphoning her energy. He is ambitious and seeks to prove himself.
  • Lilith (The Firehawk): NPC / Leader of the Crimson Raiders / Siren
    A returning character from previous Borderlands games and a powerful Siren. She leads the Crimson Raiders in their fight against the Calypso Twins and commands the starship Sanctuary III.
  • Claptrap (CL4P-TP Steward Bot): NPC / Comic Relief
    The famously annoying but occasionally helpful Claptrap unit, a series staple. Provides introductory guidance and comic relief.
  • Patricia Tannis: NPC / Scientist & Eridian Expert
    A brilliant but socially awkward scientist specializing in Eridian technology and Vault lore. She plays a key role in understanding the Vaults and the Calypsos' plans.
  • Ellie: NPC / Mechanic
    Moxxi's daughter and a skilled mechanic responsible for the Catch-A-Ride vehicle system on Sanctuary III and various planets.
  • Marcus Kincaid: NPC / Arms Dealer
    The owner of Marcus Munitions, the primary weapon vending machines throughout the Borderlands universe.
Example Missions
  • Reclaim the Ova: Main Quest
    Defeat the guardians and return the unborn to the Undermether.
  • The Missing Cat: Side Quest
    Help the merchant Vlas find his lost feline companion.
  • Cleanse the Beacons: World Objective
    Locate and activate the four major Beacons to unlock fast travel to Marrow Keep.
  • Main Story Campaign
    A series of narrative quests following the new Vault Hunters as they join the Crimson Raiders to stop the Calypso Twins and their Children of the Vault cult from opening The Great Vault and gaining ultimate power. This journey spans multiple planets.
  • Side Missions
    Numerous optional quests found on each planet, offered by various NPCs. These often involve unique stories, characters, and rewards, expanding the lore and providing XP and loot.
  • Crew Challenges
    A set of planet-specific collectible and combat challenges issued by various crew members of Sanctuary III (e.g., Sir Hammerlock's Legendary Hunts, Zer0's Targets of Opportunity, Moxxi's Crimson Radio sabotage, Ellie's Hijack Targets, Claptrap's Dead Claptrap parts, Typhon DeLeon's Logs and Dead Drops). Completing these provides Eridium, XP, and contributes to area completion.
  • Proving Grounds (Eridian Trials)
    End-game timed dungeon-like instances unlocked by finding Eridian Writings. Players fight through waves of enemies and a final boss within a time limit to earn high-quality loot. Different Proving Grounds offer unique challenges.
  • Circles of Slaughter
    Wave-based survival arenas where players fight increasingly difficult hordes of enemies. Completing all rounds yields significant XP and loot. Examples include Cistern of Slaughter, Slaughter Shaft, Slaughterstar 3000.
  • DLC Campaign Missions
    Each of the four main story DLCs (Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, Guns, Love, and Tentacles, Bounty of Blood, Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck) features its own new campaign with unique storylines, locations, enemies, and bosses.
  • Arms Race (Designer's Cut DLC)
    A roguelike game mode where players start with no gear in a new zone (Stormblind Complex), scavenge for weapons, and fight to extract high-quality loot before being killed by enemies or an encroaching storm (Murdercane).
  • Ava's Murder Mysteries (Director's Cut DLC)
    A series of story-driven side missions where players help Ava investigate potentially paranormal happenings and uncover a conspiracy across multiple planets.
  • Hemovorous the Invincible (Director's Cut DLC)
    A challenging end-game raid boss encounter, requiring Eridium to access. Defeating this massive Varkid offers some of the best loot in the game.
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Multiplayer Details

The title remains a dedicated single-player Dark Fantasy Action RPG. There are no current plans for competitive PvP or cooperative modes, as the design focuses on the individual's mastery of the shell-swapping and parry mechanics within the open-world environment.

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extension Editions & DLC
Available Editions

Three primary tiers are available. The Standard Edition ($49.99) includes the base game. The Revered Edition ($69.99) is a physical collector's package featuring a bespoke collector’s box, a SteelBook case, an art book, and fine art prints. Pre-order bonuses for all editions include exclusive digital Harbinger skins: the Obsidian and Skeletal variants. A PC-exclusive Open Beta is scheduled for Summer 2026 for those who register via the official website or are enrolled in the developer newsletter.

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Post-Launch Content / DLC

While no specific DLC has been detailed yet, the 'standalone' branding of the sequel suggests a complete initial experience. However, based on the previous game's 'Virtuous Cycle' DLC, fans expect post-launch support featuring new Shells, roguelike modes, or expanded weapon rosters. The presence of 'Shell' slots in the UI hints at potential future expansions.

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help_outline FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q: Does Mortal Shell II have stamina management?
    A: No, the stamina system has been completely removed in favor of unrestricted, adrenaline-charged combat.
  • Q: Can I play Mortal Shell II on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One?
    A: No, the game is exclusive to current-gen hardware (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC) to utilize Unreal Engine 5 features.
  • Q: What is the release date?
    A: The game is currently slated for a worldwide release in 2026.
  • Q: Is there a beta I can join?
    A: Yes, an Open PC Beta is planned for Summer 2026 on Steam. Sign-ups are available on the official website.
  • Q: Are firearms a major part of the game?
    A: Yes, Mortal Shell II introduces a variety of medieval firearms, including hand cannons, shotguns, and gatling guns, which are integrated into the melee combat loop.
  • Q: When was Borderlands 3 released?
    A: Borderlands 3 was initially released on September 13, 2019, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (via Epic Games Store), with a Steam release for PC on March 13, 2020. It later came to other platforms like Stadia, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
  • Q: Who are the playable characters in Borderlands 3?
    A: There are four playable Vault Hunters: Amara the Siren, FL4K the Beastmaster, Moze the Gunner, and Zane the Operative. Each has three unique skill trees and multiple Action Skills.
  • Q: Who are the main villains in Borderlands 3?
    A: The main antagonists are the Calypso Twins, Troy and Tyreen, who lead the Children of the Vault (COV) cult and seek to harness the power of the Great Vault.
  • Q: Does Borderlands 3 have multiplayer?
    A: Yes, Borderlands 3 supports up to 4-player online co-operative multiplayer. It also features local split-screen co-op on consoles. Cross-platform play is supported across PC (Steam/Epic), Xbox, PlayStation, and Mac.
  • Q: What is Mayhem Mode in Borderlands 3?
    A: Mayhem Mode is an end-game feature that significantly increases game difficulty by applying random modifiers to enemies and gameplay, while also increasing loot quality and XP gain. There are multiple Mayhem levels (1-11 with Mayhem 2.0 update).
  • Q: How many planets can you visit in Borderlands 3?
    A: Players can travel to multiple planets beyond Pandora, including Promethea, Athenas, Eden-6, and Nekrotafeyo, using the Sanctuary III starship as a mobile base.
  • Q: What kind of DLC does Borderlands 3 have?
    A: Borderlands 3 has two Season Passes. Season Pass 1 includes four major story campaign add-ons. Season Pass 2 includes the Designer's Cut (Arms Race mode, 4th skill tree for each Vault Hunter) and the Director's Cut (new raid boss, Ava's murder mystery quests, behind-the-scenes content, Vault Cards).
build Technical Details
Graphics & Visual Fidelity

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game utilizes Nanite for high-fidelity geometry and Lumen for real-time global illumination. Visual highlights include improved volumetric lighting, a striking red-leaf arena, and a significantly improved draw distance. The camera perspective is tighter and more 'over-the-shoulder,' focusing on the impact of finishers and parries.

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Audio & Soundtrack

The soundtrack maintains the series' heavy-metal and dark atmospheric roots. Combat encounters are punctuated by visceral sound effects—bone-crunching impacts and high-velocity firearm reports. The ambient audio design emphasizes the 'haunting and eerie' nature of the world, with unique soundscapes for each of the four main environmental regions.

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User Interface (UI/UX)

The HUD has been streamlined to maximize immersion during open-world battles. It features clear tabs for Shells, Weapons, and Sidearms. Inventory management allows for four quick-access slots for consumables like Moonshine. Critical UI elements include counters for Tar (souls) and Glimpses in the top-right, and a 'Golden Flash' visual indicator for successful parries.

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Accessibility Options

The removal of stamina serves as a soft accessibility feature, lowering the mechanical barrier of entry for resource management while retaining difficulty through timing. The game includes customizable controls, subtitle scaling, and visual cues for the parry system (Golden Flash) to assist players with different needs.

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settings_applications System Requirements
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Low-Medium)
CPU: 8 cores recommended for background asset decompression.
CPU (Laptop): High-clock mobile chips needed for parity.
GPU: 8GB VRAM is the hard floor for texture streaming.
GPU (Laptop): Ensures stable framerates in boss arenas.
RAM: Standard for modern UE5 titles.
Storage: Mandatory SSD requirement.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / Ryzen 7 5800H
laptop_windowsGPU (L): RTX 3060 Laptop (95W+)
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Target: 1080p, Low settings, ~30-60 FPS) (Low Preset.)
CPU: Minimum desktop CPU.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU. Performance depends on specific model's cooling and power limits.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU with 2GB VRAM.
GPU (Laptop): Targets playable framerates at 720p-1080p Low. **2GB VRAM is an absolute minimum and might struggle; 4GB VRAM is strongly recommended for laptops.** Performance varies greatly by TGP.
RAM: Minimum RAM requirement (dual-channel highly recommended if using 8GB or more).
memoryCPU: AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i5-3570
developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7300HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U or newer equivalent mobile CPUs with at least 4 cores/threads.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB/4GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (2GB/4GB); OR AMD Radeon R9 M385X (4GB). A GTX 1650 Laptop (4GB) would be a more comfortable modern minimum.
layersRAM: 6 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (High/Ultra)
CPU: High IPC required for complex enemy AI in open areas.
CPU (Laptop): Top-tier mobile performance.
GPU: Enables Lumen global illumination.
GPU (Laptop): Frame generation helps maintain 60fps at high resolutions.
RAM: Provides headroom for 4K texture streaming.
Storage: PCIe Gen 4 recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-12900K / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900H / Ryzen 9 7945HX
laptop_windowsGPU (L): RTX 4080 Laptop
layersRAM: 32 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB NVMe SSD
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (Target: 1440p High settings OR 1080p Ultra settings, ~60 FPS) (High/Ultra Preset.)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU.
CPU (Laptop): Recommended laptop CPU for a smooth 1080p Ultra or 1440p High experience.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p High / 1080p Ultra.
GPU (Laptop): Targets ~60 FPS at 1080p Ultra or 1440p High. **Ensure adequate TGP for NVIDIA cards.** 6GB VRAM minimum, 8GB VRAM strongly recommended for laptops at this tier.
RAM: 16GB RAM in dual-channel strongly recommended for optimal performance.
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i7-4770
developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 3600H or newer performance mobile CPUs (e.g., Intel Core i7 H-series 9th gen+, AMD Ryzen 7 H-series 4000+).
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra/Epic (Epic with Ray Tracing)
CPU: 3D V-Cache significantly improves 1% lows.
CPU (Laptop): Desktop-class mobile CPU.
GPU: Required for native 4K with full Lumen effects.
GPU (Laptop): The only mobile solution for 4K Epic settings.
RAM: Dual-channel high-speed memory recommended.
Storage: DirectStorage utilized for faster loading.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-14900K / AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-14980HX
laptop_windowsGPU (L): RTX 4090 Laptop (175W)
layersRAM: 32 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB NVMe SSD
save Overall Storage
Spec: 30 GB SSD Space
Note: Mechanical HDDs will cause severe stuttering during open-world traversal.
Type: SSD
Spec: 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
Note: An SSD is recommended for faster load times and smoother overall gameplay experience.
Type: SSD
desktop_windows Operating System
Spec: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Explanation: DirectX 12 Agility SDK support is mandatory for engine features.
Spec: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack)
Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11 with the latest service packs is required.
gamepad DirectX Version
Spec: Version 12
Explanation: Required for Nanite and Lumen lighting pipelines.
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info_outline Other Game Notes
  • Mortal Shell II utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and requires an SSD for its seamless interconnected world streaming.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Mobile GPUs should target high TGP variants to maintain stable framerates in dense volumetric lighting areas.
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Minimum 85W-100W for stable 1080p performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Dual-fan setup with liquid metal recommended for extended sessions.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: PL1 of 45W required to avoid stuttering during asset streaming.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: MUX Switch strongly recommended to bypass integrated graphics bottleneck.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: DLSS 3.5, FSR 3.1, and XeSS support included.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Volumetric Fog and Shadows have the highest performance cost.
  • Game Name: Mortal Shell II
  • Official PC system requirements for 'Borderlands 3' (released in 2019). An SSD is recommended for better loading times and texture streaming, especially with higher settings. The game supports DirectX 11 and DirectX 12.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Borderlands 3 can be played on a variety of gaming laptops. Laptop GPUs and CPUs perform differently than their desktop counterparts due to Total Graphics Power (TGP) and thermal constraints. The estimations below reflect hardware from around the game's release period or slightly newer equivalents for a good experience. **Always check specific laptop model reviews for performance benchmarks, especially TGP and cooling.**
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P Impact: The TGP of a laptop GPU significantly affects its performance. Higher TGP values for the same GPU model generally lead to better framerates.
  • Laptop Consideration: Advanced Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is crucial for laptops to sustain performance during long gaming sessions and avoid thermal throttling, which can reduce framerates.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Performance Sustain: A capable mobile CPU is needed to handle the game's demands, especially in busy areas or during intense combat, without bottlenecking the GPU.
  • Laptop Consideration: R A M Configuration Speed: 6GB is absolute minimum, but 16GB in dual-channel configuration is strongly recommended for a much smoother experience and to prevent stuttering, especially when many enemies or effects are on screen.
  • Laptop Consideration: Display Panel G P U Pairing: Match your laptop's GPU power to its display resolution (typically 1080p for this era of requirements) and aim for a refresh rate the GPU can consistently support (e.g., 60Hz or higher).
  • Laptop Consideration: Driver Updates O S Optimization: Using up-to-date GPU drivers and ensuring your OS (Windows) is optimized for gaming can improve stability and performance.
  • Optimization Detail: A P I Choice: Offers DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 renderers. DX12 may offer better performance on some newer hardware but DX11 can be more stable on older systems.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Streaming, Material Quality, Shadows, Draw Distance, Volumetric Fog, Screen Space Reflections, and Anti-Aliasing options (FXAA, Temporal AA) are key settings affecting performance.
  • Game Name: Borderlands 3
build Optimization Details
  • Upscaling Tech: DLSS 3.5, FSR 3.1, and XeSS support included.
  • Key Settings Impact: Volumetric Fog and Shadows have the highest performance cost.
  • A P I Choice: Offers DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 renderers. DX12 may offer better performance on some newer hardware but DX11 can be more stable on older systems.
  • Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Streaming, Material Quality, Shadows, Draw Distance, Volumetric Fog, Screen Space Reflections, and Anti-Aliasing options (FXAA, Temporal AA) are key settings affecting performance.
laptop Laptop Considerations
  • G P U T G P: Minimum 85W-100W for stable 1080p performance.
  • Cooling Thermals: Dual-fan setup with liquid metal recommended for extended sessions.
  • C P U Power Limits: PL1 of 45W required to avoid stuttering during asset streaming.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: MUX Switch strongly recommended to bypass integrated graphics bottleneck.
  • G P U T G P Impact: The TGP of a laptop GPU significantly affects its performance. Higher TGP values for the same GPU model generally lead to better framerates.
  • Advanced Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is crucial for laptops to sustain performance during long gaming sessions and avoid thermal throttling, which can reduce framerates.
  • C P U Performance Sustain: A capable mobile CPU is needed to handle the game's demands, especially in busy areas or during intense combat, without bottlenecking the GPU.
  • R A M Configuration Speed: 6GB is absolute minimum, but 16GB in dual-channel configuration is strongly recommended for a much smoother experience and to prevent stuttering, especially when many enemies or effects are on screen.
  • Display Panel G P U Pairing: Match your laptop's GPU power to its display resolution (typically 1080p for this era of requirements) and aim for a refresh rate the GPU can consistently support (e.g., 60Hz or higher).
  • Driver Updates O S Optimization: Using up-to-date GPU drivers and ensuring your OS (Windows) is optimized for gaming can improve stability and performance.

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: RTX 3060 Laptop (95W+)
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: RTX 3060 Laptop (95W+)
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: RTX 3060 Laptop (95W+)
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 960M (2GB/4GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (2GB/4GB); OR AMD Radeon R9 M385X (4GB). A GTX 1650 Laptop (4GB) would be a more comfortable modern minimum.
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 960M (2GB/4GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (2GB/4GB); OR AMD Radeon R9 M385X (4GB). A GTX 1650 Laptop (4GB) would be a more comfortable modern minimum.
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
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: RTX 4080 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: RTX 4080 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: RTX 4080 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 GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
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 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).
HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7)
HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7)
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
  • layers 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB).

For Mortal Shell II 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 RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
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 2060 SUPER 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
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 2060 SUPER 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
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 2060 SUPER 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
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 2060 SUPER 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
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 2060 SUPER 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
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 2060 SUPER 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
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 2060 SUPER 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
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 2060 SUPER 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
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 2060 SUPER 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 8GB
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
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 RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
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 RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
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 RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
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 RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
Lenovo Thinkpad T1G Gen 8 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
Lenovo Thinkpad T1G Gen 8 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Arrow Lake-H)
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB LPDDR5x-8533MT/s (LPCAMM2)
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
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 RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
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 RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT

For Borderlands 3 Specifically

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
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: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
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: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
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: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
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: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
MSI Cyborg 15 (RTX 5050 & Intel 7)
MSI Cyborg 15 (RTX 5050 & Intel 7)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz (Dual-Channel)
  • track_changes Target GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
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: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7)
HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7)
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
  • layers 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
ASUS TUF Gaming  A16 with RTX 4050
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with RTX 4050
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
  • layers 16GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
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: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
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: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
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: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)
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: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)
HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7)
HP Victus 15 (RTX 4050 & Ryzen 7)
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
  • layers 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)
ASUS TUF Gaming  A16 with RTX 4050
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with RTX 4050
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
  • layers 16GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)
Lenovo Thinkpad T1G Gen 8 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
Lenovo Thinkpad T1G Gen 8 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Arrow Lake-H)
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB LPDDR5x-8533MT/s (LPCAMM2)
  • track_changes Target GPU: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)
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: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)
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: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)
HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9)
HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)
XMG Fusion 16 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
XMG Fusion 16 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB DDR5-6400MHz (Single-Channel)
  • track_changes Target GPU: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)
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: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB)

info_outline Laptop recommendations are estimates based on available component benchmarks and game requirements. Actual performance may vary depending on settings, drivers, cooling, power limits, etc. Prices and availability subject to change. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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