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Reanimal Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Protagonists | Brother & Sister (Voiced) |
| Main Mechanic | Shared Dynamic Camera Co-op |
| Exploration | Land & Sea (Boating) |
| Playtime | 3-5 Hours |
Reanimal System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum – Low-Medium
tune Recommended – High
1440p
tune Ultra – Max
Reanimal Laptop Recommendations
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US $749
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storage RAM: 8GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory Intel Core i9-13900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
US $999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory Intel Core i9-12900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory Intel Core i5-12450H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $645
Model: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12450H (Score: 628)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory Intel Core i5-12500H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 80W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $710
Model: Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12500H (Score: 633)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Score: 7220) @ 80W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 100W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1489
Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (Score: 820)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Required for DirectX 12 Agility and 64-bit memory addressing.
- memoryDirectX: Version 12
Enables the advanced lighting and shader models used for the 'corrupted serene' environments.
- save_altStorage Note: 18 GB SSD
Relatively compact install size due to cinematic focus and minimalist UI.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: Supports DLSS, FSR, and XeSS; critical for maintaining 60 FPS at high resolutions.
Key Settings: Volumetric Fog and Shadow Quality have the highest performance impact.
Reanimal: Map Size and Regions
A fragmented world consisting of several islands. Key areas include the Mill, Trainyard, abandoned cinemas, and flooded hotels, reachable by foot or boat.
Reanimal: Post-Launch Content / DLC
A 3-chapter expansion titled 'The Expanded World' is in development, with Chapter 1 releasing Summer 2026.
Reanimal Skills & Upgrades Overview
Progression is tool-based (Metroidvania-lite). Players find items like pliers to unlock new paths. Combat is minimal but shifts toward tactical tool usage in later chapters.
Reanimal: Game Editions
Standard Edition ($39.99), Digital Deluxe Edition (includes Season Pass), and Collector's Edition.
Reanimal: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Features a 'Friend's Pass' for online co-op with one copy.
Reanimal: Top 5 Weapons (Subjective/Iconic)
- 1. Pliers (Utility/Combat), 2. Environmental Traps, 3. Sling, 4. Boat (Navigation/Tactical), 5. Light Sources (Stealth).
Reanimal Specific Game Elements
Reanimal Weapons
- security
Boat (Vehicle/Transport)
Enables non-linear travel between island fragments.
- security
Pliers (Tool/Combat)
Utility item used to open gates; used in combat for defense.
Reanimal Vehicles
- directions_car
Rescue Boat (Maritime)
The primary way to navigate the hellish island archipelago.
Reanimal Animals / Creatures
- pets
Grotesque Pelican (Monster)
Role: A terrifying avian creature that stalks the siblings.
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Seagull Creatures (Monster)
Role: Repetitive aerial threats found near the coast.
Reanimal Characters
- person
David Mervik - Writer/Director (Production)
The creative force behind the narrative and atmosphere.
- person
The Boy - Protagonist (Main)
Resilient sibling wearing a sack head mask.
- person
The Girl - Protagonist (Main)
Broken yet determined sibling wearing a bunny mask.
Top 3 Characters:
Boy (Protagonist), 2. The Girl (Protagonist), 3. The Masked Figure (Sister).
Reanimal Missions / Objectives
- flag
Rescue the Friends (Main Quest)
Objective: Find and free the three companions trapped across the islands.
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The Mill (Prologue)
Objective: Navigate the initial industrial zone and evade the first monster.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
and Rescue the Three Friends, 2. Escape the Hellish Island, 3. Uncover the Dark Secret of the Past.
Reanimal Companions / Summons
- group
Second Sibling (Human)
Ability: Essential for co-op puzzles and distractions.
Reanimal Collectibles
- collections_bookmark
Collectible Masks
Location/Use: Hidden in optional island locations
- collections_bookmark
Lore Morsels
Location/Use: Environmental details discovered via boat
Top 3 Collectibles:
Masks (e.g., Foxhead, Muttonhead), 2. Lore Morsels, 3. Secret Story Snippets.
Reanimal Armor
- shield
Foxhead Mask
Focus/Stats: Cosmetic / Pre-order bonus
- shield
Muttonhead Mask
Focus/Stats: Cosmetic / Pre-order bonus
Reanimal Clothing / Appearance
- checkroom
Broken Bunny Mask
Details: Fixed iconic mask for The Girl.
- checkroom
Sack Mask
Details: Fixed iconic mask for The Boy.
Reanimal Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
Fully playable in single-player (AI partner), local co-op, or online co-op.
- labelUser Interface
Minimalist and diegetic. Most information is conveyed through character animations and environmental cues.
- labelSound and Music
Atmospheric audio focused on tension and dread. Protagonists are voiced, which is a new direction for Tarsier Studios.
- labelGraphics and Visuals
Powered by Unreal Engine 5. Blends Grotesque creature design with realistic environments to create a 'corrupted peaceful' aesthetic.
- labelAccessibility Features
Configurable difficulty for stealth/combat, 'Friend's Pass' system, and shared-camera prevents split-screen disorientation.
- labelStory and Setting
The game centers on orphaned siblings—The Boy (sack head) and The Girl (broken bunny mask)—returning to their nightmarish island home to rescue three missing friends. It uses environmental storytelling and brief voiced dialogue.
- labelTop 3 Mounts/Companions
- 1. The Boat (Primary Transport), 2. AI Partner (Solo play), 3. Summoned Creatures (Late game).
Reanimal Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline Is there a Friend's Pass?Yes, it allows you to invite a friend to play online even if they don't own the game.
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help_outline Is it connected to Little Nightmares?No, it is a spiritual successor but a completely new IP.