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V Rising vs Enshrouded

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info General Information
Release Date
May 8, 2024 Jan 24, 2024
Developer
Stunlock Studios Keen Games GmbH
Publisher
Stunlock Studios Keen Games GmbH
Genre(s)
Action-Adventure, Survival, Massively Multiplayer Online, Action RPG, Open World Sandbox Survival Action RPG, Open World, Voxel Crafting, Action-Adventure, Co-op
Engine
Unity Holistic Engine (Proprietary Custom Voxel Engine)
stars Ratings & Price
Content Rating
Teen Teen
Avg. User Rating
4.5 / 5.0 4.6 / 5.0
Current Price (USD)
$34.99 $29.99
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Quick Highlights
  • Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5
  • Release Date: May 8, 2024
  • Multiplayer: 1-16 Player Online Co-op
  • Early Access Release: 2024-01-24
  • Full 1.0 Release: 2026-10-15 (PC, PS5) / Early 2027 (Xbox Series X|S)
sports_esports Gameplay & Mechanics
Companions/Followers
  • Human Servants: Humans captured using the 'Dominating Presence' spell. They guard your castle from PvP raids and can be sent out on real-time timed missions to gather resources for you.
    Mind-Controlled Humans
  • Clan Members: Other vampires in your clan. They share your castle defenses, can revive you in combat, and are essential for executing coordinated PvP castle sieges against rival clans.
    Co-Op Players
  • The Advanced Glider: Enables players to jump from soaring cliffs and glide across vast distances over deadly Shroud fog, utilizing stamina for steering.
    Mechanical Traversal Gear
  • Embervale Hound: Guards player settlements, barks to alert owners to approaching wandering bandits, and provides comfort buffs to resting players.
    Domesticated Canine Companion
Key Collectibles
  • 100% Purity Blood Prisoners: Found randomly among human patrols. Capturing a human with 100% blood quality and keeping them alive in a prison cell allows you to infinitely harvest maximum-tier buffs.
  • Scourgestone: A highly coveted, difficult-to-farm crafting material found in the Cursed Forest and undead areas, strictly required for crafting high-end magical jewelry and dark silver weapons.
  • Castle Decorations / Blueprints: Cosmetic building blueprints dropped randomly by enemies or purchased from shady merchants, used to endlessly customize the aesthetic of your gothic castle.
  • Sparks of the Flame: Discovered at Ancient Shrines and Flame Sanctums; required to strengthen the Flame at Flame Altars and unlock world-tier bonuses.
  • Shroud Cores: Harvested by defeating Fell bosses and chopping down Shroud Roots; used to forge magical traversal gear and upgrade altars.
  • Ancient Lore Diaries & Tomes: Found inside abandoned keeps, libraries, and campsites; reveals backstory lore and adds permanent quest points of interest to the map.
Key Themes
  • Vampires
  • Gothic Survival
  • Castle Building
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Base Defense
  • PvEvP
  • Dark Magic
  • Voxel Fantasy
  • Survival Crafting
  • Action RPG
  • Open-World Exploration
  • The Shroud Fog
  • Up to 16-Player Co-op
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Weapons Overview
  • Slashers: Dual Melee Weapons
    Fast-striking dual blades that excel in PvP and stealth. Their weapon skills allow the player to dash forward for a stunning strike and activate a temporary invisibility cloak.
  • The Reaper: Heavy Scythe
    A massive, sweeping weapon ideal for clearing large groups of undead. Its secondary skill hurls a spinning projectile that lingers in place, dealing massive area-of-effect damage.
  • Sanguine Pistols: Dual Firearms
    Introduced in the Gloomrot update, these dual pistols provide excellent mid-range physical damage, featuring explosive dodge-roll attacks for high mobility combat.
  • Guillotine Greataxe: Two-Handed Heavy Axe (Legendary)
    Massive iron executioner's greataxe delivering high stagger and sweeping cleaves that pulverize unarmored mobs.
  • Helix Wand: Arcane Projectile Wand (Legendary)
    Fast-firing magical sidearm casting dual spiraling flame bolts that require no mana and home in on nearby targets.
  • Sunbane Sword: One-Handed Radiant Blade (Legendary)
    Reforged solar broadsword that ignites struck enemies and deals double damage to Fell creatures of the Shroud.
  • Ignited Composite Bow: Ranged Longbow (Legendary)
    High-draw recurve bow that imbues standard flint and copper arrows with lingering flame damage upon impact.
  • Aerostrike Battle Staff: Two-Handed Magic Staff (Legendary)
    Endgame spell-casting staff that channels devastating high-tier area-of-effect spells like Chain Lightning and Meteor Shower.
Armor / Gear Sets
  • Boneguard Armor: The very first, fragile set of armor crafted from animal bones and hide, providing the bare minimum protection needed to survive the initial hours of Farbane Woods.
  • Dawnthorn Armor: A high-tier, late-game armor set crafted from pristine leather and silk, offering significant boosts to physical defense and maximum health.
  • Bloodmoon / Dracula's Regalia: The ultimate endgame armor sets, requiring immensely rare materials to craft. They provide unparalleled stats and uniquely gothic, terrifying visual aesthetics.
  • Paladin Plate Armor Set: Health +120, Melee Damage Resistance +25%, Healing Effect +20%; heavy steel armor forged by Oswald Anders for frontline tanks.
  • Eagle Eye Leather Armor Set: Stamina +80, Ranged Critical Hit Chance +15%, Sprint Speed +10%; supple treated hide armor crafted by Athalan the Hunter.
  • Warlock Eldritch Vestments: Mana +150, Spell Critical Damage +30%, Mana Regeneration +20%; woven linen robes imbued with glowing alchemical thread.
Outfits/Customization
  • Vampire Lord Capes: Purely cosmetic (or slightly stat-boosting) cloaks that add significant gothic flair to your character, rippling dynamically with the Unity engine's physics.
  • Castlevania Alucard Regalia: A premium cosmetic DLC outfit allowing players to dress exactly like the iconic half-vampire Alucard from the Castlevania franchise.
  • Tailored Silk Noble Attire: Elegant, wealthy garments crafted at the tailoring bench, perfect for roleplaying a sophisticated aristocrat while sitting on your castle throne.
  • Flameborn Wanderer Tunic: Durable linen tunic reinforced with leather straps, bronze buckles, and an embroidered flame emblem on the chest.
  • Royal Alchemist Cloak: Deep crimson velvet mantle adorned with gilded trim and brass flask holsters around the collar.
  • Northkeep Fur Mantle: Heavy fleece-lined wolf pelt drape providing insulation and protection during highland blizzards.
trending_up Progression & Upgrades
Skills & Progression

Unlike traditional RPGs with leveling systems, V Rising relies entirely on gear score and ability unlocks. Your character's power level is dictated exclusively by the armor, weapons, and amulets you craft. Skills are divided into weapon abilities (inherent to the weapon type you wield, like swords, maces, or slashers) and vampiric spells. By hunting down and draining the blood of 'V Blood' bosses, you unlock new active abilities categorized into six distinct schools of magic: Blood, Chaos, Unholy, Illusion, Frost, and Storm. Additionally, drinking blood from different enemy types (e.g., Scholar, Brute, Rogue) grants varying, powerful passive buffs.

Progression in Enshrouded merges survival crafting with an expansive, interconnected 360-degree skill tree. Players earn skill points by completing quests and chopping down Shroud Roots, branching freely across three core archetypes: Warrior (specializing in heavy two-handed weaponry, shield parries, tank resilience, and health regeneration), Ranger (focusing on bows, specialty explosive arrows, stamina efficiency, stealth, and critical headshots), and Mage (channeling staffs, wands, healing auras, and devastating elemental spells like Chain Lightning and Meteor). The central hub progression centers around the 'Flame Altar': spending gathered Sparks, monster trophies, and resources strengthens the Flame, permanently raising player attribute caps, extending the Shroud survival timer, and unlocking access to higher-tier red Shroud zones.

public World & Exploration
World & Level Design

Vardoran is a massive, meticulously handcrafted open world comprised of distinct, interconnecting regions. Players begin in the Farbane Woods, a lush but dangerous starter area filled with bandit camps and wild beasts. As they grow stronger, they venture north into the Dunley Farmlands, characterized by fortified human militia outposts, garlic farms, and holy monasteries. The map further expands into the Cursed Forest (a terrifying, foggy zone filled with undead and witches), the Silverlight Hills (a wealthy, heavily guarded human capital full of lethal silver ore), and the technologically polluted, Frankenstein-inspired region of Gloomrot.

Embervale is a colossal, seamless handcrafted open world spanning diverse geographical and climatic zones. Major regions include the Springlands (rolling green meadows, abandoned farming hamlets, and the iconic Braelyn Bridge), the Revelwood (a dense temperate forest of colossal ancient trees, spider-infested hollows, and overgrown ruins), the Nomad Highlands (arid sandstone savannas, rugged canyons, and fortified Scavenger mining outposts), the Kindlewastes (a scorching desert plateau dotted with ancient sun temples and deadly dunes), and the Albaneve Summits (treacherous frozen peaks with howling blizzards and steep glaciers). Cutting across all regions are sunken valley depressions smothered in the deadly Shroud, requiring careful timer management.

Playable Vehicles
  • Vampire Steed: Mount
    Wild horses that players can tame and ride. They drastically increase movement speed on roads but require constant feeding with water-filled canteens to keep them alive.
  • Bat Form: Shapeshifting Traversal
    A late-game vampire power that transforms the player into a bat, allowing them to literally fly over the map, bypassing all terrain obstacles and enemy patrols.
  • Ancient Spire Fast-Travel Lift: Magical Vertical Transit Platform
    Massive ancient stone towers scattered across Embervale that feature internal teleportation lifts and high-altitude launch pads for gliders.
  • Scavenger Ore-Hauler Wagon: Reinforced Mining Cart
    Heavy wooden and iron transport carts found in abandoned mines across the Nomad Highlands, loaded with scrap metal and coal.
Notable Fauna/Mounts
  • Moose / Bears: Wild Fauna
    Standard wildlife found in the early woods. They serve as basic threats and a source of 'Creature' blood, which grants movement speed and damage reduction buffs.
  • Mutated Mutts: Corrupted Fauna
    Terrifying, heavily mutated dogs found in the Gloomrot region, exhibiting grotesque cybernetic and chemical enhancements.
  • Dracula's Nightmares: Shadow Entities
    Endgame demonic beasts summoned in the Ruins of Mortium, providing a massive challenge for players seeking to harvest late-game resources.
  • Fell Monstrosity: Mutated Shroud Titan
    Towering multi-limbed fungal giant that defends deep Shroud Roots, stomping the ground to summon explosive poison geysers.
  • Scavenger Matron: Human Outlaw Leader
    Heavily armored bandit boss armed with toxic cleavers and acidic throwing flasks who rules over fortified surface outposts.
  • Vukah Chieftain: Primal Simian Warrior
    Beast-like bipedal warrior commanding indigenous Vukah camps, wielding crude clubs and summoning wolf pack reinforcements.
  • Fell Banshee: Airborne Shroud Specter
    Hovering ethereal horror that shrieks to drain player stamina and unleashes tracking homing skull projectiles.
book Story & Characters
Main Characters
  • The Vampire: Player Avatar
    A weakened, ancient predator awakened to a world that has forgotten them, driven by an insatiable thirst for blood and absolute dominion.
  • Tristan the Vampire Hunter: Roaming Boss
    A highly lethal, low-level V Blood boss who roams the roads of Farbane Woods, acting as a terrifying early-game obstacle that routinely slaughter unprepared players.
  • Dracula: Ultimate Boss
    The immortal king of vampires, whose defeat centuries ago scattered the vampire race. He awaits challengers in the deep reaches of the Shadow Realm.
  • The Flameborn: Protagonist / Chosen Champion
    The last awakened survivor of an ancient civilization endowed with the spark of the Flame, destined to cleanse the Shroud and rebuild Embervale.
  • Oswald Anders: The Blacksmith
    The first master artisan rescued from a vault of the ancients, who constructs forge stations, smelted ingots, and heavy plate armor.
  • Balthazar: The Alchemist
    An eccentric master of potions and arcane lore who guides the player in distilling elixirs, brewing healing flasks, and synthesizing magical charges.
  • Athalan Skree: The Hunter
    A seasoned survivalist who teaches the player how to craft advanced bows, tanning racks, drying kilns, and stealth leather armor.
  • Emily Fray: The Farmer
    A kind agriculturalist who introduces crop seedling tables, fertile soil recipes, and food dishes that grant prolonged vitality buffs.
Example Missions
  • Establish the Castle Heart: Core Base Building
    Gather stone, lumber, and blood essence to construct your first base, placing the Castle Heart to claim territory and secure a safe haven from the deadly sun.
  • The V Blood Hunt: Primary Progression
    Build a Blood Altar to track the scent of over 50 specific bosses across the map. Defeat them to absorb their blood, unlocking new magical spells and vital crafting recipes.
  • Ascend to the Throne: Campaign Finale
    The ultimate endgame pursuit: craft legendary Bloodmoon weapons, navigate the treacherous Ruins of Mortium, and enter the Shadow Realm to defeat Dracula himself.
  • Igniting the First Flame: Prologue & Foundation
    Erect your initial Flame Altar in the Springlands, construct a basic shelter, and forge rudimentary stone tools to establish a base.
  • Cleansing the Braelyn Elixir Well: Dungeon & Shroud Root Eradication
    Descend into the toxic Shroud below the broken bridge, defeat the Fell Thunderbrute, and fell the Shroud Root to clear the fog.
  • Awakening the Alchemist: Artisan Rescue & Escort
    Travel to the Ancient Vault in the northern bluffs, navigate deadly spike traps, and unlock the stasis casket to free Balthazar the Alchemist.
people Multiplayer
Multiplayer Details

The game boasts a highly flexible multiplayer suite. Players can host private solo or small co-op sessions, or join official/unofficial dedicated servers holding up to 40 players. Servers are divided into distinct rulesets: PvE (players cooperate, cannot damage each other or raid castles), standard PvP (players can fight, loot materials on death, and siege castles during designated raiding hours), and Full Loot PvP (hardcore servers where dying means dropping absolutely all your gear and weapons). 'Duo PvP' servers exist specifically to limit clan sizes to two players, preventing massive zerg groups from dominating.

Supports drop-in/drop-out cooperative multiplayer for 1 to 16 players on both player-hosted worlds and dedicated servers. The game emphasizes collaborative progression: all players in a session contribute to and benefit from shared Flame Altars, unlocked craftspeople recipes, and fast-travel spires. Dynamic difficulty scaling adjusts enemy health, damage, and horde reinforcements based on party size, while complementary skill trees encourage dedicated team roles (such as front-line tanks taunting bosses while healers cast restorative auras and rangers apply poison debuffs).

extension Editions & DLC
Available Editions

V Rising launched its 1.0 Full Release on May 8, 2024, on PC, followed closely by a PS5 release in June. The game is available in a Standard Edition alongside several premium cosmetic DLC packs. The most notable DLC is the 'Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack', a legendary crossover that adds Castlevania-themed castle decorations, armor skins, and shape-shifting forms. Other packs, like the 'Sinister Evolution Pack' and 'Dracula's Relics Pack', provide purely cosmetic enhancements to further personalize the player's gothic castle and vampiric attire.

Enshrouded is available on PC via Steam at $29.99 USD ($23.99 during periodic sales), which includes full access to all Early Access updates and the upcoming Version 1.0 commercial launch on October 15, 2026. A planned 'Flameborn Supporter Edition' ($39.99 USD) packages the full game alongside the official digital orchestral soundtrack composed by German composers, an interactive digital lore and concept art book, and exclusive cosmetic building block materials (such as Imperial Marble and Gilded Stone bricks).

Post-Launch Content / DLC

Stunlock Studios supported the game with massive content drops throughout its Early Access period and into 1.0. The 'Secrets of Gloomrot' expansion introduced a massive new biome, weather hazards like lightning strikes, and the jewel-crafting system to modify spells. The 1.0 Full Release added the snowy Ruins of Mortium region, end-game conflict events, native gamepad support, and the ultimate boss fight against Dracula himself. The studio has announced they will shift focus to a new project in the V Rising universe, providing only balance and bug-fix patches moving forward.

Keen Games has maintained an aggressive development cadence driven by player-voted features on Feature Upvote. Major updates leading into Version 1.0 include the introduction of dynamic weather and water biomes, animal husbandry and pet companions, musical instruments with bardic buffs, customizable server world modifiers, instanced dungeon Hollow Halls, and expanded mountain regions. Post-1.0 plans include seasonal festivals, community building contests, and official modding support.

help_outline FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q: Does sunlight actually kill you?
    A: Yes. Standing in direct sunlight for more than a few seconds will rapidly burn your health away until you die. You must use the dynamic shadows cast by trees, rocks, and clouds to navigate during the day.
  • Q: Can I play the game completely solo?
    A: Absolutely. You can host a private local session and tweak all the server settings (like increasing resource yields or lowering boss health) to enjoy the game as a single-player action RPG.
  • Q: What happens when I die in PvP?
    A: It depends on the server type. On standard PvP servers, you only drop your gathered resources and keep your weapons/armor. On Full Loot PvP servers, you drop absolutely everything you are carrying.
  • Q: Is the castle building mandatory?
    A: Yes. Your castle houses your refining machines (sawmills, furnaces), your loot chests, and your respawn coffins. Without a castle, you cannot progress your gear score.
  • Q: What is Enshrouded?
    A: Enshrouded is a 1-16 player co-op survival action-RPG developed by Keen Games, set in the decaying realm of Embervale, featuring deep voxel building, soulslike combat, and open-world exploration.
  • Q: What is 'The Shroud' in Enshrouded?
    A: The Shroud is a deadly, mutagenic blue fog that covers the valleys of Embervale. Players can only survive inside it for a limited time (tracked by a countdown timer) before succumbing to corruption.
  • Q: When does Enshrouded 1.0 release?
    A: Following its January 2024 Early Access launch on Steam, Enshrouded Version 1.0 officially releases on October 15, 2026, for PC and PlayStation 5, with Xbox Series X|S arriving in early 2027.
  • Q: How does building work in Enshrouded?
    A: Building is powered by a proprietary custom voxel engine, allowing players to build block-by-block with micro-detail, terraform mountains, dig underground tunnels, or utilize pre-built architectural blueprints.
  • Q: Can Enshrouded be played entirely solo?
    A: Yes, Enshrouded can be played 100% offline or solo, with dynamic enemy scaling, as well as in cooperative multiplayer on private or dedicated servers for up to 16 players.
build Technical Details
Graphics & Visual Fidelity

Powered by Unity, V Rising utilizes a highly stylized, top-down isometric perspective. The defining visual and mechanical feature is the real-time lighting system tied to the day/night cycle. Shadows dynamically lengthen and shift as the sun moves across the sky; standing in direct sunlight for more than a few seconds results in blinding, high-contrast visual burning effects followed by massive damage. The art style beautifully contrasts the grim, gothic horror of the vampires with the vibrant, colorful biomes of Vardoran.

Rendered in Keen Games' proprietary custom voxel engine, Enshrouded produces breathtaking vistas with painterly fantasy lighting. Realistic day-night cycles illuminate rolling hills and ruined castles, while dense blue Shroud mist blankets low-lying valleys with volumetric godrays. The voxel tech allows micro-level architectural detail where bricks, wood grain, and carved stone blend naturally into the natural terrain without jagged blockiness.

Audio & Soundtrack

The audio experience is deeply immersive and vital for survival. The dynamic soundtrack, composed by Aleksandria Migova, features sweeping gothic orchestral themes, tense combat tracks, and somber melodies when retreating to the safety of your castle. Sound design plays a crucial role in gameplay; players can hear the distinct crackling of the sun burning their flesh when caught out of the shadows, the terrified screams of fleeing villagers, and the heavy, ominous footsteps of roaming V Blood bosses patrolling the roads.

The soundscape evokes a rich sense of ancient mystery and high adventure. Acoustic guitars, lutes, and gentle orchestral strings create a serene, pastoral ambiance while building and tending settlements in the sunlit Overworld. In contrast, descending into the Shroud immediately transitions the score into haunting, dissonant ambient drones punctuated by eerie whispering winds and screeching mutants. Combat audio delivers crunchy satisfaction: booming shield parries, resonant bowstring twangs, and the thunderous crumbling of voxel terrain under heavy hammer impacts.

User Interface (UI/UX)

The UI was reimagined for the 1.0 release to accommodate both mouse-and-keyboard and native gamepad support. The screen features a minimalist HUD with a health globe, a distinct blood pool meter (which drains over time and must be refilled to survive and heal), and hotbars for your weapon skills, spells, and items. The building interface uses a snapping grid system, making the construction of massive, multi-level castles intuitive and satisfying, allowing players to easily swap between walls, floors, and production machinery.

The game features a sleek, modern fantasy UI designed for seamless controller and keyboard/mouse navigation. A prominent countdown dial indicates remaining Shroud survival time when venturing into the fog. The inventory system features clear rarity color-coding (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary), stack-sorting buttons, and quick-deposit hotkeys for base storage chests. The building interface offers an intuitive visual block selector allowing players to place individual voxels, pre-fabricated walls, staircases, and ornate architectural trim with snap-to-grid accuracy.

Accessibility Options

The game allows for massive customization of the experience. If playing solo or hosting a private server, players can completely tailor the server rules—adjusting the length of the day/night cycle, modifying enemy health, tweaking blood drain rates, and allowing teleportation with resources. The 1.0 update also brought extensive controller support, custom volume sliders, subtitle options, and camera comfort settings to accommodate different playstyles and ease the strain of top-down action combat.

Keen Games has implemented comprehensive accessibility settings: fully customizable controller and keyboard keybindings, toggleable camera bobbing and screenshake sliders, adjustable FOV up to 110 degrees, dedicated colorblind presets (Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia) that enhance HUD reticles and Shroud boundary markers, scalable interface text, and extensive server world settings (including custom death penalties, stamina drain rates, and daytime length sliders).

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settings_applications System Requirements
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High Preset, 1080p (60+ FPS Target))
CPU: Official recommended processors providing excellent multithreaded performance to seamlessly run complex server dynamics and spell effects.
CPU (Laptop): Ensures completely fluid frame pacing, critical for competitive PvP duels and boss hunting.
GPU: The official recommended GPUs have the rasterization power and 8GB VRAM buffer to max out textures and lighting at 1080p.
GPU (Laptop): Delivers a perfect, locked 60+ FPS experience on a portable display with maximum visual fidelity.
RAM: Ensures seamless background loading and cache performance.
Storage: NVMe SSD highly recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile / RTX 4050 Mobile
layersRAM: 12 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 19 GB available space
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700 (3.7 GHz 6-Core) / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (3.7 GHz 8-Core)
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (6GB+ VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (6GB+ VRAM) / Intel Arc A770
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (85W+) / RTX 4060 Mobile (80W+)
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe M.2 SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p (30-60 FPS Target))
CPU: Official minimum CPUs capable of processing the baseline server logic, AI pathfinding, and physics interactions.
CPU (Laptop): Entry-level mobile processors will run the game smoothly, though performance may dip in highly populated PvP servers.
GPU: The absolute official minimum to render the game, strictly requiring low graphical settings to accommodate the 2GB VRAM limit.
GPU (Laptop): Provides a very playable 1080p experience on medium settings, maintaining smooth combat animations.
RAM: Official minimum system memory required to prevent crashing when entering massively built player castles.
Storage: Standard SATA SSD or HDD.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (Maxwell or newer), 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile / RTX 3050 Mobile
layersRAM: 12 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 19 GB available space
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-6400 (2.7 GHz 4-Core) / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (3.5 GHz 4-Core)
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A380
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3050 Mobile (6GB, 60W+)
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB available space (SATA SSD / HDD)
1440p (QHD/2K) - Enthusiast (Ultra Preset, 1440p (60+ FPS Target))
CPU: Modern high-end CPUs that comfortably process maximum environmental detail and spell calculations.
CPU (Laptop): Powers the game's logic effortlessly while running at higher resolutions.
GPU: Handles the increased pixel count cleanly, ensuring sharp visuals on gothic architecture and magical effects.
GPU (Laptop): Provides the necessary compute overhead for 1440p rendering on modern laptop panels.
RAM: Optimal memory configuration for multitasking.
Storage: NVMe SSD.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 19 GB available space
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13700HX / AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (115W+) / RTX 3080 Mobile (130W)
layersRAM: 32 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Max Preset, 4K (60 FPS))
CPU: Ensures absolutely no bottlenecks, letting the Unity engine process massive player-built structures flawlessly.
CPU (Laptop): Desktop-grade performance in a portable form factor.
GPU: Powers the grueling 4K resolution, ensuring every piece of armor, spell effect, and dynamic shadow is rendered in razor-sharp detail.
GPU (Laptop): Required to maintain a stable 60 FPS at true 4K on a high-end laptop.
RAM: Overkill for this specific game, but provides maximum stability during massive clan sieges.
Storage: Gen4 NVMe SSD.
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-13900K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
layersRAM: 32 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 19 GB available space
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-14700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-14900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (175W)
layersRAM: 32 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB PCIe Gen4/Gen5 NVMe SSD
save Overall Storage
Spec: 19 GB available space
Note: While standard drives work, an SSD is highly recommended to eliminate stuttering when traversing across region borders quickly on horseback.
Type: Unknown
Spec: 60 GB available space (Solid State Drive Recommended)
Note: Solid-state storage is strongly recommended to prevent asset streaming hitches during high-speed gliding and fast-travel transitions.
Type: SSD
desktop_windows Operating System
Spec: Windows 10 64 bit
Explanation: A 64-bit OS is required to effectively manage system memory when loading the massive, continuous open world of Vardoran.
Spec: Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit
Explanation: Requires a 64-bit Windows operating system supporting low-overhead multi-threaded graphics APIs and modern memory addressing.
gamepad DirectX Version
Spec: Version 11
Explanation: DirectX 11 provides stable hardware compatibility and optimal draw calls for Unity's lighting and foliage systems.
Spec: DirectX 12 / Vulkan compatible
Explanation: Utilizes modern low-level graphics APIs for high-performance multi-threaded draw calls, dynamic voxel chunk meshing, and volumetric fog scattering.
info_outline Other Game Notes
  • System requirements are verified against the official Steam storefront. V Rising utilizes the Unity engine, relying on complex AI routines, heavy server networking, and dynamic shadows generated by the real-time sun/shade cycle.
  • Laptop Performance Note: The continuous physics and lighting calculations for sunlight tracking put a heavy load on mobile CPUs. Ensure your laptop is well-ventilated, as thermal throttling will lead to input lag during crucial skillshot-based combat.
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A 60W TGP is adequate for 1080p rendering on Medium settings (e.g., RTX 3050 Mobile). For max settings at high framerates, target an 85W+ TGP.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game demands sustained CPU performance to handle server logic and dynamic shadow casting. A cooling pad is strongly recommended to prevent frame pacing issues.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Set power profiles to 'Performance' to prevent clock speed throttling, ensuring smooth rendering when large castles with hundreds of light sources come into view.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Highly recommended to minimize latency, allowing for precise WASD dodging and cursor-aimed spellcasting in PvP combat.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR. Using upscaling helps maintain a fluid 60+ FPS during chaotic 40-player castle sieges.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Shadow Quality is the most intensive setting, as the core gameplay revolves around dynamic shadows moving with the sun to avoid taking damage.
  • Game Name: V Rising
  • Built on Keen Games' proprietary custom 64-bit voxel engine 'Holistic', enabling real-time volumetric terrain deformation, dynamic multi-tier structural physics, and sprawling fog rendering across Embervale. Supports 1-16 players on dedicated servers or peer-to-peer sessions. An SSD is recommended to stream high-density voxel chunks and avoid stuttering during high-speed glider travel.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Voxel geometry meshing, dynamic lighting, and dense Shroud fog calculations put continuous demands on both laptop CPU threads and mobile GPUs. Ensure mobile GPUs maintain at least 75W to 105W TGP and run on elevated cooling stands to avoid thermal throttling during extended cooperative building and boss siege encounters.
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Ensure mobile GeForce RTX or Radeon RX GPUs maintain at least 75W-105W TGP to prevent frame pacing drops when rendering volumetric Shroud particles.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Multi-threaded voxel meshing and real-time world physics heavily stress mobile CPUs; using active cooling pads helps sustain high turbo clock speeds.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Set Windows Power Delivery to High Performance mode to prevent stuttering during fast glider descents across multi-biome terrain chunks.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Enabling discrete GPU mode via internal MUX switch minimizes input latency, vital for frame-perfect parrying, dodging, and grappling hook maneuvers.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS 2/3, AMD FSR 2/3 with Frame Generation, Intel XeSS, and native resolution scaling.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Voxel Detail Quality, Volumetric Fog, Shadow Quality, and Foliage Density have the greatest impact on rendering performance.
  • Game Name: Enshrouded
build Optimization Details
  • Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR. Using upscaling helps maintain a fluid 60+ FPS during chaotic 40-player castle sieges.
  • Key Settings Impact: Shadow Quality is the most intensive setting, as the core gameplay revolves around dynamic shadows moving with the sun to avoid taking damage.
  • Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS 2/3, AMD FSR 2/3 with Frame Generation, Intel XeSS, and native resolution scaling.
  • Key Settings Impact: Voxel Detail Quality, Volumetric Fog, Shadow Quality, and Foliage Density have the greatest impact on rendering performance.
laptop Laptop Considerations
  • G P U T G P: A 60W TGP is adequate for 1080p rendering on Medium settings (e.g., RTX 3050 Mobile). For max settings at high framerates, target an 85W+ TGP.
  • Cooling Thermals: The game demands sustained CPU performance to handle server logic and dynamic shadow casting. A cooling pad is strongly recommended to prevent frame pacing issues.
  • C P U Power Limits: Set power profiles to 'Performance' to prevent clock speed throttling, ensuring smooth rendering when large castles with hundreds of light sources come into view.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: Highly recommended to minimize latency, allowing for precise WASD dodging and cursor-aimed spellcasting in PvP combat.
  • G P U T G P: Ensure mobile GeForce RTX or Radeon RX GPUs maintain at least 75W-105W TGP to prevent frame pacing drops when rendering volumetric Shroud particles.
  • Cooling Thermals: Multi-threaded voxel meshing and real-time world physics heavily stress mobile CPUs; using active cooling pads helps sustain high turbo clock speeds.
  • C P U Power Limits: Set Windows Power Delivery to High Performance mode to prevent stuttering during fast glider descents across multi-biome terrain chunks.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: Enabling discrete GPU mode via internal MUX switch minimizes input latency, vital for frame-perfect parrying, dodging, and grappling hook maneuvers.

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

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Common Recommendations (Handles All Compared Games)

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile / RTX 3050 Mobile / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3050 Mobile (6GB, 60W+)
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile / RTX 3050 Mobile / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3050 Mobile (6GB, 60W+)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile / RTX 3050 Mobile / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3050 Mobile (6GB, 60W+)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (115W+) / RTX 3080 Mobile (130W)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (115W+) / RTX 3080 Mobile (130W)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti  and i9
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
  • memory Intel Core i9-12950HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (115W+) / RTX 3080 Mobile (130W)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
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 4080 Mobile / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 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 GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 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 GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (175W)

For V Rising 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 GTX 750 Ti (Maxwell or newer), 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (Maxwell or newer), 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (Maxwell or newer), 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-12900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (Maxwell or newer), 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12450H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (Maxwell or newer), 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12500H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (Maxwell or newer), 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
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 750 Ti (Maxwell or newer), 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (Maxwell or newer), 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (Maxwell or newer), 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (Maxwell or newer), 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
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 GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB
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 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
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: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti  and i9
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
  • memory Intel Core i9-12950HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
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 RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
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: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 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 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 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 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
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 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
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 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

For Enshrouded 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 GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A380
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A380
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A380
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-12900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A380
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12450H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A380
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12500H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A380
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 1060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A380
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A380
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A380
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (6GB VRAM) / Intel Arc A380
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 2070 Super (6GB+ VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (6GB+ VRAM) / Intel Arc A770
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 2070 Super (6GB+ VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (6GB+ VRAM) / Intel Arc A770
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti  and i9
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
  • memory Intel Core i9-12950HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
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 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
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 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
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 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
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 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
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 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
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 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
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 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
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LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
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 4080 (16GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
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 4080 (16GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
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 4080 (16GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
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 4080 (16GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
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 4080 (16GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
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 4080 (16GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
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 4080 (16GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
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 4080 (16GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB)
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 4080 (16GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB)

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