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Returnal

Sci-fi roguelike shooter with a strong built-in benchmark, heavy particle effects, and a clear high-end GPU curve from 1080p to 4K.

ActionShooterRoguelikePC
ReleasedFeb 15, 2023
GenresAction, Shooter, Roguelike
PlatformsPC
DeveloperHousemarque, Climax Studios
PublisherPlayStation Publishing LLC
Play styleFast-paced shooter

Find the official PC requirements, likely FPS tiers, and optimization read for the Windows version without digging through scattered store blurbs.

PC requirements summary

Returnal should be read as a response-first PC requirements page. The important target is the setup that keeps matches readable, not just the machine that launches the game.

Entry read1080p is the practical match-play floor
Comfort readHigh refresh matters more than max settings
Upgrade readQHD needs enough room for steadier firefights

Estimated FPS by GPU

We have not collected enough official PC guidance for this game yet.

No estimated chart is available for this resolution yet.

Optimization read

Returnal keeps shooter-friendly response within reach, but the real story is consistency rather than one flattering average FPS number.

ScalingSolid
StabilityMixed
AccessibilityStrong
  • Multiple resolution anchors exist, but the cost between them still rises quickly enough to matter.
  • Average FPS can look fine while frame pacing and scene-to-scene consistency still need attention.
  • The game gives you a practical route into comfortable play without jumping straight to halo-tier GPUs.

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Latest notes

Steam App ID 1649240

Tracked versions: 2.1

Returnal - April 25th Patch is Now Available
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · Neil_XDEV2023-04-25Greeting from Atropos!
Returnal - April 19th Patch is Now Available
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · Neil_XDEV2023-04-19Greeting from Atropos!
Returnal - March 9th Patch is Now Available
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · Neil_XDEV2023-03-09Greeting from Atropos!
Returnal - February 17th Patch is Now Available
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · Neil_XDEV2023-02-17Welcome to Atropos!
Nominate Returnal in The Steam Awards
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Community Announcements · RM_MaxBenjamin2023-11-24Astra Scouts, Returnal needs your nomination in The Steam Awards for BEST GAME YOU SUCK AT.

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Helpful guides

How to read PC requirementsUse this if you want the official minimum and recommended rows translated into a real desktop decision.What affects 1% low FPSHelpful when the real problem is frame pacing, combat feel, or why average FPS is not telling the full story.How to upgrade for more FPSBest when you want to know whether your next real gain should come from GPU, CPU, or settings changes.