Things to sit up for: Another PC port recommends 32GB of RAM for video games above 1080p. While not all latest main PC releases have proven such excessive reminiscence utilization, it’s turning into a worrying pattern because the trade totally transitions to newer know-how platforms for next-generation consoles and PC efficiency.
This week, Sony launched particulars on PC system specs and options for Part 1 of The Last of Us, simply in time for the primary season of the smash hit HBO tv adaptation to wrap up. While primarily based on comparable graphics know-how, the GPU and reminiscence necessities are a lot heavier than Naught Dog’s final PC port, Uncharted.
The first a part of The Last of Us would require a minimum of 16GB of RAM and 100GB of storage — way over the PlayStation 5 model’s 79GB storage requirement. Also, the system spec sheet would not point out HDD. It’s unlikely the sport will not boot from the HDD, however take this omission as an indication Sony strongly recommends the SSD.
Like different latest blockbusters, the sport recommends a minimum of an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, GTX 1050 Ti, or AMD Radeon 470 at 720p at 30 frames per second. It additionally follows the persevering with pattern of recommending a GeForce RTX 2070 Super, RTX 3060, or Radeon RX 6600 XT for 1080p 60fps gaming on excessive settings.
Sony’s system necessities chart incorrectly recommends the Radeon RX 5800 XT — a graphics card that does not exist. Judging by different playing cards within the “advisable” class, that most likely means the 5700 XT.
For 1400p or 4K playback, Sony recommends 32GB of system reminiscence and the most recent high-end GPU. While unusually excessive, the necessities echo these of latest titles equivalent to Forspoken and Sony’s Return.
Like Sony’s different PC ports, The Last of Us Part One helps DLSS, FSR 2.2, 21:9 and 32:9 ultrawide, wired DualSense performance, and 3D audio. Adjustable PC graphics settings embrace texture high quality, shadows, reflections, ambient occlusion, and extra. Like the PS5 model, the sport would not function ray tracing.
The Last of Us Part One might be obtainable on Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 28. The normal version prices $59.99.
