Star Wars: Squadrons System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS : Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor : Ryzen 3 1300X or better/i5 6600k or better
  • Memory : 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics : Radeon HD 7850 or better/GeForce GTX 660 or better
  • DirectX : Version 11
  • Network : Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage : 40 GB available space
  • OS : Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor : Ryzen 7 2700X or better/ i7-7700 or better
  • Memory : 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics : Radeon RX 480 (Non-VR/Minimum VR) or Radeon RX 570 (Recommended VR)/GeForce GTX 1060(Non-VR/Minimum VR) or GeForce GTX 1070 (Recommended VR)
  • DirectX : Version 11
  • Network : Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage : 40 GB available space

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Graphics Requirements

To run Star Wars: Squadrons it is recommended that you have a minimum of an Radeon HD 7850 or better/GeForce GTX 660 or better. The recommended graphic card for the best visual experience is an Radeon RX 480 (Non-VR/Minimum VR) or Radeon RX 570 (Recommended VR)/GeForce GTX 1060(Non-VR/Minimum VR) or GeForce GTX 1070 (Recommended VR) (or better).

DirectX Version 11 should also be available on your system.

Running Star Wars: Squadrons on a graphics card that is above the recommended specifications will allow you to achieve the highest levels of visual detail and the best frame rates. Good frame rates can be beneficial when playing competitive games. A higher frame rate will reduce input lag allowing you to react more quickly to events on screen.

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CPU Requirements

Star Wars: Squadrons requires that you have a minimum of an Ryzen 3 1300X or better/i5 6600k or better processor. For the best game experience an Ryzen 7 2700X or better/ i7-7700 or better (or better) processor is recommended.

Some games require a powerful CPU in order to manage the game engine. The game engine deals with things like processing network communications for multi-player games and the AI of your enemies in strategy games. Some games are considered CPU intensive or CPU dependent. Most modern games offload work directly to the GPU and don't require a powerful CPU for demanding visuals.

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Memory Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 8 GB RAM to run Star Wars: Squadrons. The recommended amount of memory for the best game experience is 16 GB RAM (or more).

Having more than the recommended level of RAM for a game will usually not yield much extra gaming performance. However it may be useful if your computer runs other applications in the background.

Storage Requirements

You should have a minimum of 40 GB available space to install and run Star Wars: Squadrons.

An SSD (Solid State Drive) will generally deliver faster game load times than a HDD with a fixed head. Having more than the recommended level of storage available for a game will usually not improve your experience.

Operating System Requirements

Star Wars: Squadrons runs on Windows 10 64-bit. The recommended operating system the best compatability is Windows 10 64-bit.

Meeting operating system requirements is not always necessary and can sometimes be overlooked. However running an old operating system will usually mean you may have to install extra drivers and encounter unsupported game crashes.

Platforms

Star Wars: Squadrons was first released on Oct 1, 2020. It is currently available on the following platforms:

  • Playstation 4
  • Xbox One
  • PC
  • PSVR

An alternative to expensive graphics cards and CPU purchases is console gaming. You may not get the absolute best frame rates or visual quality but if a game is available for a console you can usually be sure of an acceptable level of performance at all times.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the above specified requirements you may also need to the following:

  • Network : Broadband Internet connection