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info General Information
Release Date
Jun 15, 2027 Oct 29, 2020
Developer
Eclipse Glow Games Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Reflections
Publisher
Tencent Games Ubisoft
Genre(s)
Character Action Game / Action-Adventure Action-Adventure, Open World, Third-Person Shooter, Stealth, Hacking
Engine
Unreal Engine 5 Disrupt Engine (Modified AnvilNext)
stars Ratings & Price
Content Rating
Mature Mature 17+
Avg. User Rating
4.8 / 5.0 3.5 / 5.0
Current Price (USD)
$69.99 $59.99
tune Key Specs
Quick Highlights
  • Combat System: Dual Frontline Battle System (Spectral Summons)
  • World Design: Metroidvania / Folded Realms
  • Perspective: Third-Person
  • Multiplayer: Watch Dogs: Legion Online (Co-op Missions, Tactical Ops, PvP Modes, Free Roam)
  • Setting: Near-Future Dystopian London, UK
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia, Amazon Luna
  • Unique Feature: 'Play As Anyone' System (Recruit any NPC), Detailed London Recreation, Diverse Operative Skills & Gadgets, Hacking Integrated into all Gameplay Pillars.
sports_esports Gameplay & Mechanics
Companions/Followers
  • The Spectral Knights: Dynamically extend combos in combat (e.g., freezing, teleporting, heavy charges) and manipulate the environment for exploration.
    Ethereal Entities
  • Niniane: Transforms into a bird to act as an environmental navigation marker.
    Fairy
  • DedSec Operatives (Player Controlled): The core gameplay revolves around switching between recruited DedSec operatives. While not AI companions in the traditional sense, the player effectively has a team. In online co-op, other players' operatives act as companions.
    Human (Various)
  • Spider-Bot (Infiltrator/Combat): A deployable gadget that can be remotely controlled to infiltrate areas, perform stealth takedowns, hack terminals, and (if upgraded to combat variant) engage enemies. Essential for reconnaissance and accessing small vents.
    Robot (Small Drone)
  • Drones (CT-Drone, Cargo Drone, News Drone, Riot Drone - Hackable/Summonable): Various drones populate London. DedSec can hack them to use for surveillance, distraction, or combat (e.g., turning an Albion CT-Drone against its owners). Certain operatives (like Construction Worker) can summon specific drones (Cargo Drone for riding/transport).
    Robot (Aerial Drone)
  • Bagley (AI): Serves as DedSec's mission handler and tech support, providing intel, sarcastic commentary, and coordinating operations. Not a physical companion but a constant presence via comms.
    Artificial Intelligence
Key Collectibles
  • Grail Shards: Hidden in complex Folded Realms; tied to major narrative progression.
  • Badges: Awarded for defeating optional sub-bosses or solving Metroidvania traversal puzzles.
  • Tech Points: Found throughout London in restricted areas, on rooftops, or as mission rewards. Used to upgrade DedSec's universal tech gadgets (e.g., Spider-Bot abilities, AR Cloak duration) and hacking skills.
  • Audio Logs & Text Files (Data): Found on computers, phones, and data pads across the city. Provide lore about the world, characters, factions (Albion, Clan Kelley, DedSec, Zero-Day), and insight into the dystopian state of London.
  • Masks: Hidden in distinctive parcel boxes throughout London, often requiring parkour or puzzle-solving to reach. Unlocks cosmetic masks for operatives to wear.
  • ETO Caches (In-game Currency): Small stashes of ETO (the in-game currency) hidden in various locations, often in safes or less accessible areas.
  • Relics (Drink, Darts, Paste-Up locations for Borough Uprising): Activities required to complete borough uprisings, such as playing darts in a pub, drinking at a specific bar, or putting up DedSec propaganda posters. Not traditional collectibles but contribute to area liberation.
Key Themes
  • Arthurian Legend
  • Post-Apocalyptic Decay
  • Dimensional Fractures
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Vengeance
  • Dystopian Future
  • Surveillance State
  • Resistance & Rebellion
  • Hacking & Cyber Warfare
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Authoritarianism
  • Social Commentary
  • Individuality vs. Conformity
  • The Power of the People
  • Near-Future London
colorize Combat & Gear
Weapons Overview
  • Primary Swords: Melee Blades
    Equippable base weapons for Gwendolyn featuring distinct attack modifiers and innate abilities.
  • Spectral Scythe (Sir Bedivere): Summoned Melee
    Utilized by Sir Bedivere for rapid, sweeping crowd control.
  • Ethereal Bow (Sir Bors): Summoned Ranged
    Fires explosive projectiles for combat and specialized rope arrows for environmental traversal.
  • Lethal Firearms (Pistols, SMGs, Assault Rifles, Shotguns, LMGs, Grenade Launchers): Conventional Ballistic & Explosive
    A wide variety of standard firearms. Each operative class or specific recruit might have a preference or unique access to certain types (e.g., Spies get silenced pistols, Hitmen get Desert Eagles). Some weapons are DedSec issue, others are Albion or Clan Kelley specific.
  • Non-Lethal Weapons (Shock Weapons): Stun/Disruptive
    Weapons designed to incapacitate rather than kill, such as shock pistols, shock shotguns, and shock SMGs. Useful for players wanting a less lethal playthrough or for recruiting operatives who might be injured by lethal force.
  • DedSec Unique Weapons (e.g., LTL 68P DedSec SMG, DedSec Grenade Launcher): Faction Specific
    Special DedSec-themed versions of weapons, often with non-lethal variants or unique properties, unlocked through tech upgrades or as operative perks.
  • Melee Weapons (Batons, Wrenches, Fists): Close Quarters Combat
    Operatives can engage in melee combat. Some operatives are more proficient or have unique melee weapons/takedowns (e.g., Bare Knuckle Fighter, Construction Worker with Sledgehammer/Wrench).
  • Gadgets (Spider-Bot, AR Cloak, Electro-Fist, Missile Drone, etc.): Tactical/Hacking/Utility
    A wide array of deployable gadgets unlocked via Tech Points. These include various types of Spider-Bots (Infiltrator, Combat), an augmented reality cloak for temporary invisibility, shock traps, electro-fist for powerful melee, and more. Operatives can equip two gadgets.
  • Operative-Specific Weapons/Abilities (e.g., Spy Watch, Nail Gun, Berserker's Shockwave): Unique Character Perk
    Many operative archetypes come with unique inherent weapons or special abilities that cannot be unequipped or changed (e.g., Spy's silenced pistol & car, Construction Worker's nail gun, Anarchist's smoke grenade).
Armor / Gear Sets
  • Functional Greaves/Chest Plates: Provide baseline defensive benefits and statistical upgrades.
  • Bloodbound Badge: Significantly increases damage and grants life steal, but applies a constant passive health drain.
  • Operative Traits (e.g., 'Tough Drunk', 'Physically Fit'): Individual operatives may possess traits that grant them inherent damage resistance or increased health (e.g., 'Tough Drunk' takes less damage while intoxicated, 'Physically Fit' might have more health). This is not traditional armor but contributes to survivability.
  • Gadgets (e.g., Riot Shield Drone - Hypothetical/Similar to existing tech): While no direct wearable armor is equipped, certain gadgets or operative abilities might provide temporary defensive bonuses or shields (e.g., a construction worker's cargo drone could be used as cover, or a specialized drone might project a temporary shield).
  • Clothing (Cosmetic): Clothing choices are primarily cosmetic and do not offer direct armor or damage reduction values. Operatives might appear more 'armored' based on their profession (e.g., an Albion soldier recruit), but this is visual.
Outfits/Customization
  • Regalia: Collectible themed outfits that alter Gwendolyn's appearance completely independently of functional armor stats.
  • Tops, Bottoms, Outerwear, Headwear, Eyewear, Masks, Gloves, Footwear: Extensive clothing customization for each operative. Players can purchase a wide variety of items from numerous clothing shops scattered around London, reflecting diverse London street styles, subcultures, and professional attire. Items include jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, trousers, skirts, shoes, hats, glasses, etc. Masks are a key cosmetic, with many unique designs to find or buy.
  • Full Outfits: Some pre-set outfits are available, often tied to specific operative archetypes (e.g., Albion uniform for an Albion recruit, construction gear for a worker) or purchasable as cosmetic sets.
  • Weapon Skins & Vehicle Skins: Players can apply various skins and paint jobs to their DedSec weapons and owned vehicles for further personalization. Unlocked through progression, challenges, or store purchases.
trending_up Progression & Upgrades
Skills & Progression

Character progression relies on a deep, synergistic 'Badge' system. Players can equip up to four Badges simultaneously to alter game rules (e.g., enabling life steal at the cost of continuous health drain). Gwendolyn unlocks over a dozen spectral Knights, which are equipped in primary/secondary slots and seamlessly switched mid-combo. Beyond combat, these Knights grant environmental traversal skills—like Sir Bors creating ziplines or Sir Palamedes shattering walls—encouraging backtracking. Gwendolyn also equips swappable swords with unique attack properties and collects 'Regalia' for cosmetic outfit customization without compromising functional armor stats.

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public World & Exploration
World & Level Design

The game does not feature a traditional seamless open world; rather, it offers massive, interconnected zones heavily inspired by Metroidvania design. A prominent biome is the 'Great Russell Museum,' an expansive reworking of the British Museum where historical artifacts are warped into localized cultural hazards (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, and Egyptian exhibits). The architecture frequently transitions into 'Folded Realms'—bizarre, alternate dimensions layered over reality, such as the Inception-inspired 'Mirror Space' where gravity and logic distort. Furthermore, massive 'Colossal Knights' wander the world, serving as both environmental set pieces and interactive, climbable architectural labyrinths.

Features a detailed and faithful recreation of central London, divided into several iconic boroughs like City of Westminster, Camden, Islington & Hackney, Lambeth, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, and City of London. Each borough has its distinct architecture, landmarks (e.g., Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus), and atmosphere. The map is dense with activities, collectibles, and opportunities for emergent gameplay.

Playable Vehicles
  • N/A
    Traversal is focused entirely on Gwendolyn's physical movement and the environmental manipulation abilities provided by the spectral Knights.
  • Cars (Compact, Saloon, Sports, Super, Off-Road, Utility, Emergency, Taxi, Bus): Land Vehicle (Wheeled)
    A vast array of vehicles reflecting London's traffic. Includes iconic British cars (Minis, black cabs, double-decker buses), sports cars, everyday vehicles, and specialized service/emergency vehicles. All are hackable (distract, steer, explode) and drivable. Some operatives have personal unique vehicles.
  • Motorcycles & Scooters: Land Vehicle (Two-Wheeled)
    Various motorcycles and scooters for agile urban traversal. Also hackable and drivable.
  • Drones (Cargo, CT-Drones, News Drones, Riot Drones, Parcel Drones): Aerial Vehicle (Unmanned)
    Numerous types of drones populate London's skies. Cargo drones can be hijacked and ridden for aerial access. CT-Drones (Albion) and Riot Drones are often hostile but can be hacked or disabled. News and Parcel drones serve civilian functions but can be interacted with.
  • Boats (Speedboats, Patrol Boats, Workboats): Watercraft
    Various boats for navigating the River Thames and other waterways. Can be hijacked and driven.
  • Unique Operative Vehicles (e.g., Spy Car, Getaway Car): Personalized Land Vehicle
    Certain operative archetypes (like Spy or Getaway Driver) come with their own unique, often modified or weaponized, personal vehicle that they can summon.
  • London Underground (Fast Travel): Mass Transit System
    Tube stations across London serve as fast travel points once discovered, allowing players to quickly move between different boroughs.
Notable Fauna/Mounts
  • Niniane (Bird Form): Fairy/Bird
    Guides the player through complex environments and provides lighthearted narrative relief.
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book Story & Characters
Main Characters
  • Gwendolyn: Protagonist
    Humanity's last survivor in London, wielding the power of the Fog to summon Arthurian Knights.
  • Mordred: Antagonist
    Gwendolyn's punk-inspired dark counterpart, serving as a primary rival and boss encounter.
  • Guinevere: Guide
    The legendary queen who pushes Gwendolyn to embrace her terrifying destiny to save Avalon.
  • Tyronoe: Boss
    A reality-bending sorceress capable of transforming into a beast and manipulating the Mirror Space.
  • Mercury: Merchant
    A surreal entity composed of two giant hands that manages the game's upgrade shop.
  • Playable Operatives (Various): Protagonist (Player-Recruited DedSec Members)
    Any NPC in London can potentially be recruited. Each comes with a unique name, appearance, voice, backstory, daily schedule, and a set of perks/abilities (e.g., faster hacking, specific weapon proficiency, unique vehicle access, combat bonuses, negative traits like 'Doomed' or 'Low Mobility').
  • Sabine Brandt: DedSec Leader / Key Ally
    One of the last original DedSec London members after the Zero-Day attacks. She guides the player in rebuilding the resistance and serves as a primary mission handler.
  • Bagley: DedSec AI Companion / Mission Handler
    A sarcastic and witty AI that assists DedSec with hacking, intel, and mission coordination. Provides much of the game's humor and exposition.
  • Nigel Cass: Main Antagonist / CEO of Albion
    The ruthless CEO of Albion, the private military corporation that has taken over London's security. He is a primary antagonist, seeking total control through technological dominance.
  • Mary Kelley: Main Antagonist / Leader of Clan Kelley
    The sadistic leader of Clan Kelley, an organized crime syndicate involved in human trafficking, organ harvesting, and dark web activities. A major antagonist.
  • Zero-Day: Main Antagonist (Mysterious Entity)
    The enigmatic individual or group responsible for the bombings that framed DedSec. Uncovering their identity and motives is a central plotline.
  • Aiden Pearce (DLC Playable Character): Returning Protagonist (Watch Dogs 1)
    The protagonist of the first Watch Dogs game, returns as a playable character in the 'Bloodline' DLC and can be recruited into the main campaign's DedSec team.
  • Wrench (DLC Playable Character): Returning Character (Watch Dogs 2)
    A popular anarchist hacker from Watch Dogs 2, returns as a playable character in the 'Bloodline' DLC and can be recruited into the main campaign's DedSec team.
  • Darcy Clarkson (DLC Playable Character): Crossover Character (Assassin's Creed)
    A modern-day member of the Assassin Brotherhood, added as a free post-launch operative, bringing Assassin skills and gadgets to DedSec.
  • Mina Sidhu (DLC Playable Character): Unique Operative
    A former test subject who gained mind-control abilities (Omini Project). Added as part of the Season Pass.
Example Missions
  • The Outworld Invasion: Prologue / Main Story
    Survive the initial cataclysm that merges London with Avalon and awaken the power of the Fog.
  • The Great Russell Museum: Main Story
    Navigate the warped cultural exhibits and defeat the corrupted artifacts, including Geraint and Anubis.
  • Shatter the Mirror Space: Boss Encounter
    Confront the sorceress Tyronoe and simultaneously command Sir Lamorak to break dimensional barriers.
  • Main Story Campaign (Rebuilding DedSec & Uncovering Zero-Day)
    A series of narrative missions focused on rebuilding DedSec London after the Zero-Day bombings, recruiting new members, destabilizing the control of Albion and Clan Kelley over the city, and ultimately investigating and confronting the mysterious Zero-Day entity.
  • Borough Uprising Missions
    Each of London's boroughs is under oppressive control. Completing a series of specific destabilization activities within a borough (e.g., rescuing prisoners, destroying propaganda, sabotaging Albion equipment) culminates in a unique liberation mission. Completing this frees the borough and unlocks a skilled operative with unique abilities related to that borough.
  • Operative Recruitment Missions
    After profiling an NPC and marking them as a potential recruit, players often need to complete a short mission tailored to that NPC's problems or needs to convince them to join DedSec (e.g., clearing their debt, finding a lost item, exposing a corrupt employer).
  • Side Missions & Activities
    Various optional tasks and activities found throughout London, such as parcel delivery missions (Parcel Fox), bare-knuckle fighting leagues, kick-up (football juggling) challenges, and disrupting specific Albion or Clan Kelley operations not tied to borough uprisings.
  • Online Co-op Missions (Watch Dogs: Legion Online)
    Narrative-driven cooperative missions designed for 2-4 players, often involving multi-stage objectives, teamwork, and unique challenges separate from the single-player campaign.
  • Tactical Ops (Watch Dogs: Legion Online)
    Challenging, end-game 4-player cooperative missions requiring high levels of coordination, communication, and skilled use of operative abilities and gadgets to overcome difficult scenarios with multiple complex objectives.
  • Bloodline Story Expansion (DLC)
    A separate story campaign set before the events of the main game, starring Aiden Pearce and Wrench as they undertake a new mission in London. Features its own narrative, missions, and progression.
people Multiplayer
Multiplayer Details

The game is an exclusively single-player experience. The proprietary 'Dual Frontline Battle System' utilizes AI-controlled spectral summons rather than cooperative human players.

N/A
extension Editions & DLC
Available Editions

While specific editions remain officially unannounced, the game is heavily positioned as a premium AAA, single-player 'buy-to-play' title, expected to retail at $69.99 USD. Given its high-profile status, standard and deluxe digital editions are anticipated, potentially offering exclusive early unlocks for certain Regalia cosmetics or soundtrack access.

Available in Standard, Gold, Ultimate, and Collector's Editions. Gold Edition included the Season Pass (Bloodline story expansion, 4 unique heroes including Aiden Pearce and Wrench, extra DedSec missions, car skin). Ultimate Edition included Gold content plus the Ultimate Pack (3 additional characters, masks, and 4 weeks VIP status for in-game currency boost). Collector's Edition included physical items like a DedSec Coronet Mask replica, SteelBook, posters, and all Ultimate Edition digital content.

Post-Launch Content / DLC

Currently, there is no official roadmap for Downloadable Content or live-service monetization. Eclipse Glow Games is marketing the game as a complete, feature-rich package at launch.

Major post-launch content included the 'Bloodline' story expansion (starring Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs 1 and Wrench from Watch Dogs 2), new playable hero characters (Mina Sidhu with mind control, Darcy Clarkson from Assassin's Creed), new online modes (Tactical Ops, Spiderbot Arena, Invasion PvP), free roam activities for online, and various cosmetic packs and operative unlocks. Ongoing support with seasonal events and smaller updates.

help_outline FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q: Is Tides of Annihilation a Soulslike game?
    A: No. Despite its dark fantasy aesthetic and challenging bosses, the developers have explicitly stated it is a Character Action Game (CAG) focused on high-speed, stylish combos and aggression, akin to Devil May Cry or Stellar Blade.
  • Q: How does the combat system work?
    A: The game uses a 'Dual Frontline Battle System.' Players control Gwendolyn's swordplay while seamlessly summoning up to four equipped spectral Knights of the Round Table mid-combo to execute specific attacks, crowd control, or guard breaks.
  • Q: Did the developers censor Gwendolyn's face?
    A: No. Online controversies regarding perceived downgrades to Gwendolyn's face were addressed by the studio. The base model remained unchanged; the differences were entirely due to necessary optimizations to the global lighting system and updated skin rendering algorithms in the Unreal Engine 5 build.
  • Q: Who voices the main character?
    A: Angela Sant'Albano is the voice of Gwendolyn. She was personally recommended by the original actress, Jennifer English, who stepped down for health reasons but remained on the project as the voice-over director.
  • Q: Is the game open world?
    A: The game features massive, interconnected zones heavily inspired by Metroidvania design rather than a traditional open world. Players will backtrack to previously explored areas using new Knight abilities to solve environmental puzzles and access hidden secrets.
  • Q: What does 'Play As Anyone' mean in Watch Dogs: Legion?
    A: It means that nearly every non-player character (NPC) you see in the game's open world of London can be profiled, recruited, and become a fully playable member of your DedSec resistance. Each character has their own unique combination of skills, traits, weapons, and even daily schedules.
  • Q: Is there a main protagonist, or do you only play as recruited operatives?
    A: There isn't a single, fixed main protagonist in the traditional sense for the base game. You build your team from the citizens of London. However, the 'Bloodline' DLC features Aiden Pearce (from Watch Dogs 1) and Wrench (from Watch Dogs 2) as central playable protagonists for that specific story.
  • Q: Can my operatives permanently die?
    A: The game offers a 'Permadeath' option. If enabled, when an operative is critically injured (e.g., 'killed' in combat), they are permanently lost from your team. If disabled (default), operatives are instead arrested or hospitalized for a period, becoming temporarily unavailable.
  • Q: How does hacking work in Watch Dogs: Legion?
    A: Hacking is a core mechanic. Players can hack a wide variety of objects and systems: security cameras, drones, vehicles (distract, steer, weaponize), turrets, people's phones (distract, attract), environmental traps (explode junction boxes, raise bollards), and more. Advanced hacks are unlocked via Tech Point upgrades.
  • Q: Is Watch Dogs: Legion Online still active?
    A: Yes, Watch Dogs: Legion Online is active, allowing players to team up for co-op missions, Tactical Ops, engage in PvP modes like Spiderbot Arena, or explore London in free roam with friends. Content updates have slowed, but servers remain online.
build Technical Details
Graphics & Visual Fidelity

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game is a visual powerhouse aiming for photorealism stylized with an East Asian ink-wash aesthetic. The PC version is a flagship for NVIDIA, utilizing full Path Tracing and DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation. The developers recently optimized the global lighting system and updated skin rendering algorithms, leading to minor controversies over character model aesthetics that the studio clarified were purely technical enhancements, not ideological censorship.

Powered by an updated version of the Disrupt engine, the game offers a detailed and vibrant recreation of London. It features impressive reflections (especially with ray tracing), realistic weather effects, dense crowds and traffic, and detailed character models. Ray-traced reflections are a key visual feature on supported hardware, significantly enhancing the look of London's glass and rain-slicked streets.

Audio & Soundtrack

The soundtrack features melancholic, 'withering' compositions that adapt dynamically to the cultural biome (e.g., shifting instrumentation within the museum exhibits). The voice cast is notable, with Angela Sant'Albano voicing Gwendolyn (replacing Jennifer English, who serves as VO director) and Aliona Baranova voicing the antagonist Mordred. The game features full audio dubbing in English and Simplified Chinese.

Original score composed by Stephen Barton and additional music by various artists, blending electronic, grime, and orchestral elements to reflect near-future London's atmosphere. Features in-game radio stations with a diverse selection of licensed tracks across multiple genres. Sound design emphasizes a technologically advanced city with drone hums, AR sounds, and distinct weapon/hacking effects.

User Interface (UI/UX)

The UI is streamlined to focus on the high-speed action, prominently featuring Gwendolyn's health and ultimate meters, enemy stagger gauges, and the 'Knight System' cross-pad indicator for rapid switching between equipped spectral summons.

Features a futuristic, AR-overlay style HUD displaying a mini-map, objective markers, hackable objects, and operative-specific abilities. The phone interface is used for mission selection, team management, map, and accessing DedSec tech. The 'Deep Profiler' allows players to scan any NPC to learn their schedule, connections, and potential recruitment viability.

Accessibility Options

To accommodate the game's incredibly demanding, reflex-based Character Action combat, the developers have included a highly forgiving 'Story Mode' difficulty tier. This ensures the narrative and exploration are accessible to players unaccustomed to strict parry windows.

Offers a comprehensive suite of accessibility options, including extensive control remapping, aim assist customization, subtitle options (size, background, speaker names, captions for important sounds), colorblind modes, options to change hold QTEs to toggles, adjustable text size, HUD scaling, and audio/visual cues for various gameplay elements.

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settings_applications System Requirements
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Medium Settings, 1080p, 60 FPS (Upscaled))
CPU: Baseline 6-core processor required to handle the physics of the combat system.
CPU (Laptop): Mobile equivalent to sustain core counts without severe thermal drops.
GPU: Required to maintain stable 60 FPS during chaotic combat, though Path Tracing will be disabled.
GPU (Laptop): High-wattage entry/mid-tier mobile GPUs needed for stable framerates.
RAM: Minimum threshold for modern UE5 titles.
Storage: Mandatory for asset streaming.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4050 (100W+) / RTX 3060 (130W)
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Ray Tracing Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, Very High Preset, Ray Tracing High, DX12) (Very High Preset, Ray Tracing High, DirectX 12 (DLSS Quality/Performance recommended))
CPU: CPU for 1080p/60FPS with High RT.
CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS with High RT. DLSS recommended.
GPU (Laptop): High-end RT capable laptop GPUs. 8GB VRAM crucial, DLSS vital.
RAM: 16GB RAM required.
Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended, includes HD Texture Pack.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 3070 Ti Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile would provide a more stable high RT experience.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 65 GB NVMe SSD (45GB base + 20GB HD Textures)
1080p (Full HD) - Ray Tracing Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, High Preset, Ray Tracing Medium, DX12) (High Preset, Ray Tracing Medium, DirectX 12 (DLSS Quality/Balanced recommended))
CPU: CPU for 1080p/30FPS with Medium RT.
CPU (Laptop): Mid-to-high range laptop CPU.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p/30FPS with Medium RT. DLSS highly recommended.
GPU (Laptop): Entry-level RT capable laptop GPUs. Upscaling (DLSS) essential. 6GB VRAM minimum.
RAM: 16GB RAM required.
Storage: SSD required.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, will struggle, DLSS Perf. needed) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, lower TGP). **An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4050 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) is a better entry for RT.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 45 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, DX11, No Ray Tracing) (High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF, DirectX 11)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High without RT.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High without RT. 6GB+ VRAM recommended.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6GB VRAM crucial for High settings.
RAM: Ubisoft lists 8GB, but 16GB RAM strongly recommended for smoother 60 FPS High experience.
Storage: SSD strongly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 7 3750H equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, may struggle on High) or AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB). **An RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) or RX 6600M is a good target.**
layersRAM: 8 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 45 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset, DX11, No Ray Tracing) (Low Preset, Ray Tracing OFF, DirectX 11)
CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at lower settings without RT.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i3/Ryzen 3 H-series might struggle.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at lower settings without RT. 4GB VRAM is essential.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 4GB VRAM is absolute minimum.
RAM: Minimum RAM requirement, dual-channel strongly advised.
Storage: HDD is absolute minimum, expect long load times. SSD highly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4GB) / AMD Radeon RX 470 (4GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500M (4GB).
layersRAM: 8 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 45 GB HDD
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (High Settings, 1440p, 60 FPS (DLSS 4.5 / Frame Gen))
CPU: High single-core performance required to feed the GPU and maintain tight input latency during frame generation.
CPU (Laptop): High-end mobile processors to match desktop throughput.
GPU: Provides the raw power needed for high-fidelity 1440p rendering with some ray tracing features enabled.
GPU (Laptop): Enthusiast mobile GPU required to run high settings at 1440p.
RAM: Recommended to ensure seamless background streaming of large urban biomes.
Storage: Required for instantaneous loading of Folded Realms.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13700HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4080 Mobile (175W)
layersRAM: 32 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
1440p (QHD/2K) - Ray Tracing Recommended (1440p ~60 FPS, Very High Preset, Ray Tracing High, DX12) (Very High Preset, Ray Tracing High, DirectX 12, DLSS Performance)
CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p/60FPS with High RT.
CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs.
GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS with High RT. DLSS essential.
GPU (Laptop): Flagship tier laptop GPUs needed. 8GB+ VRAM essential (10GB+ ideal), DLSS Performance likely required.
RAM: 16GB RAM essential.
Storage: NVMe SSD required, includes HD Texture Pack.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (8GB/16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) is highly recommended for a smoother experience.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 65 GB NVMe SSD (45GB base + 20GB HD Textures)
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (1440p ~60 FPS, High Preset, DX11, No Ray Tracing) (High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF, DirectX 11)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1440p/60FPS High without RT.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS High without RT. 8GB+ VRAM ideal.
GPU (Laptop): Upper mid-range to high-end laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM strongly recommended.
RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended.
Storage: SSD strongly recommended. Consider space for HD Textures.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB) / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700XT (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 (10GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP, may need medium settings) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6700M (10GB). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RX 6800M is a good target.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 45 GB SSD (65GB SSD if using HD Textures)
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra/Path Tracing (Epic Settings, 4K, Full Path Tracing, 60 FPS (DLSS 4.5 Required))
CPU: Top-tier CPUs needed to eliminate bottlenecks when feeding path tracing BVH structures to the GPU.
CPU (Laptop): Only flagship mobile silicon can support these extreme settings.
GPU: Massive computational throughput required for real-time Path Tracing in dense, reflective environments.
GPU (Laptop): The absolute highest tier of mobile graphics is required, with heavy reliance on DLSS.
RAM: Maximum bandwidth required.
Storage: Maximum read/write speeds.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-14900K / AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 (Targeted Showcase Hardware)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-14900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4090 Mobile (175W)
layersRAM: 32 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ray Tracing Ultra (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing Ultra, DX12) (Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing Ultra, DirectX 12, DLSS Performance/Ultra Performance)
CPU: Desktop CPU for 4K/60FPS with Ultra RT. (Modern equivalents like i7-12700K/Ryzen 7 5800X3D or newer would be better).
CPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop CPUs absolute necessity.
GPU: Top-tier desktop GPU required for attempting 4K/60FPS with Ultra RT, heavily reliant on DLSS.
GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPUs available, will heavily rely on aggressive DLSS (Performance/Ultra Performance) and potentially some settings compromises for stable 4K/60FPS with Ultra RT.
RAM: 16GB RAM is Ubisoft's spec, but 32GB is strongly recommended for 4K Ultra RT.
Storage: NVMe SSD required, includes HD Texture Pack.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB). (Ubisoft lists RTX 3080 for 4K Ultra RT. An RTX 3090 / RTX 4080 / RTX 4090 would be far more suitable for a consistent 60 FPS).
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or better (e.g. i9-13900HX / Ryzen 9 7945HX)
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP).
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 65 GB NVMe SSD (45GB base + 20GB HD Textures)
2160p (UHD/4K) - Recommended (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, DX11, No Ray Tracing) (Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing OFF, DirectX 11)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 4K/60FPS Ultra without RT.
CPU (Laptop): High-end to flagship laptop CPUs required.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 4K/60FPS Ultra without RT. 8GB+ VRAM essential, 10GB+ ideal.
GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs needed. Significant VRAM is key for 4K Ultra.
RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended, 32GB could offer more stability at 4K.
Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended, assumes HD Texture Pack for Ultra.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (11GB) / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-11980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better (e.g., i7-12700H / Ryzen 7 6800H)
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (8GB/16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB) or RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB) is highly recommended for stable 4K Ultra.**
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 65 GB NVMe SSD (45GB base + 20GB HD Textures)
save Overall Storage
Spec: 90 GB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Note: High-speed SSD is mandatory for seamless transitions into the 'Folded Realms' without loading screens.
Type: NVMe
Spec: 45 GB available space (SSD Recommended). An additional 20 GB is required for the optional HD Texture Pack.
Note: An NVMe SSD is recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming and fast loading, especially with the HD Texture Pack which is often targeted by higher presets.
Type: SSD
desktop_windows Operating System
Spec: Windows 11 (64-bit)
Explanation: Recommended for optimal DirectX 12 Ultimate scheduling and advanced rendering techniques.
Spec: Windows 10 (20H1 version or newer, 64-bit versions only) or Windows 11 (64-bit)
Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 (latest updates) or Windows 11 is required for ongoing support and best performance.
gamepad DirectX Version
Spec: DirectX 12 Ultimate
Explanation: Strictly required for UE5 Nanite, Lumen, and Path Tracing integration.
Spec: DirectX 11 (DirectX 12 required for Ray Tracing and potentially better performance on compatible hardware)
Explanation: DX11 is minimum. DX12 is required for ray tracing features and offers potential performance benefits.
info_outline Other Game Notes
  • System requirements are projected based on Unreal Engine 5 metrics, the heavy reliance on DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, and advanced Path Tracing for high-end setups.
  • Laptop Performance Note: The intensive 'Dual Frontline Battle System' and massive boss arenas require laptops with high TGP GPUs. Thermal throttling will severely impact the parry timing windows.
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Minimum 100W TGP for RTX 4060 class; 140W+ recommended for maintaining 60 FPS at 1440p.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Advanced vapor chamber cooling is advised to sustain boost clocks during prolonged combo sequences.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: PL1 must be sustained at 45W+ to handle the AI of spectral summons and massive environmental destruction.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX Switch is mandatory to minimize input latency, which is critical for character action combat.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Flagship title for NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 (Dynamic Multi Frame Generation); AMD FSR 3 likely supported.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Lowering Global Illumination and Shadow Quality will yield the highest performance gains for non-RTX setups.
  • Game Name: Tides of Annihilation
  • Official system requirements from Ubisoft. Performance can vary significantly depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially dense city areas), and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable, but TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling are extremely critical. **Watch Dogs: Legion is a demanding title, especially with ray tracing enabled. High-end laptop hardware is necessary for higher settings and resolutions.**
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits will perform better.
  • Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (version 2.0+).
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Reflections), Shadow Quality, Geometry Detail, Environment Detail, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using DLSS is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with ray tracing.
  • Game Name: Watch Dogs: Legion
build Optimization Details
  • Upscaling Tech: Flagship title for NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 (Dynamic Multi Frame Generation); AMD FSR 3 likely supported.
  • Key Settings Impact: Lowering Global Illumination and Shadow Quality will yield the highest performance gains for non-RTX setups.
  • Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (version 2.0+).
  • Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Reflections), Shadow Quality, Geometry Detail, Environment Detail, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using DLSS is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with ray tracing.
laptop Laptop Considerations
  • G P U T G P: Minimum 100W TGP for RTX 4060 class; 140W+ recommended for maintaining 60 FPS at 1440p.
  • Cooling Thermals: Advanced vapor chamber cooling is advised to sustain boost clocks during prolonged combo sequences.
  • C P U Power Limits: PL1 must be sustained at 45W+ to handle the AI of spectral summons and massive environmental destruction.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX Switch is mandatory to minimize input latency, which is critical for character action combat.
  • G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
  • Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling.
  • C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits will perform better.
  • R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly 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).
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4050 (100W+) / RTX 3060 (130W)
Gigabyte Gaming A16 with RTX 5050
Gigabyte Gaming A16 with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H 13th Generation Raptor Lake Mobile Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Ada Lovelace architecture with dedicated graphics processing
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz Dual-Channel (2x8GB SO-DIMM modules, upgradeable to 64GB)
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4050 (100W+) / RTX 3060 (130W)
Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050
Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core i7-13650HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
  • layers 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4050 (100W+) / RTX 3060 (130W)
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 4080 Mobile (175W)
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 4080 Mobile (175W)
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 4080 Mobile (175W)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 Mobile (175W)
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 Mobile (175W)
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: NVIDIA RTX 4090 Mobile (175W)

For Tides of Annihilation Specifically

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM)
Gigabyte Gaming A16 with RTX 5050
Gigabyte Gaming A16 with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H 13th Generation Raptor Lake Mobile Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Ada Lovelace architecture with dedicated graphics processing
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz Dual-Channel (2x8GB SO-DIMM modules, upgradeable to 64GB)
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM)
Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050
Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core i7-13650HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
  • layers 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM)
Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250)
Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250)
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM)
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM)
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: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM)
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz (commonly listed as 4800MHz by some retailers, but 5600MHz is common for 14th Gen HX with DDR5)
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB DDR5-6400MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM)
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM)
MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
  • memory Intel Ultra 7 255HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM)
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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 (Targeted Showcase Hardware)
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: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 (Targeted Showcase Hardware)
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz (commonly listed as 4800MHz by some retailers, but 5600MHz is common for 14th Gen HX with DDR5)
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 (Targeted Showcase Hardware)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB DDR5-6400MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 (Targeted Showcase Hardware)
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 (Targeted Showcase Hardware)
MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
  • memory Intel Ultra 7 255HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 (Targeted Showcase Hardware)
GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)
GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 (Targeted Showcase Hardware)
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: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 (Targeted Showcase Hardware)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
  • layers 32GB
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 (Targeted Showcase Hardware)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 32 GB DDR5 6400MHz (2x16GB)
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 (Targeted Showcase Hardware)

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