It’s not an understatement to say that Crimson Desert is a beast. Whether you own a PS5, a powerful PC, or even a Steam Deck, it’s worth finding out how much space you need for Crimson Desert and the requirements to run it efficiently.
Pearl Abyss knows how big and bold Crimson Desert is, which is why the developer went early with the full list of requirements to address concerns over storage space and what you need to run the game.
This guide has details on everything.
Crimson Desert PC & Console System Requirements & Space Required
Below are separate tables covering all specs and requirements for every major platform you can play Crimson Desert on.
Crimson Desert PC Specs & Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Low | Recommended | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2080 | AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 4070 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 5070 Ti |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i5-8500 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i5-8500 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel i5-11600K | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X / Intel i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X / Intel i5-13600K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 150 GB | 150 GB | 150 GB | 150 GB | 150 GB |
PlayStation 5 Console Specs
| Graphics Category | Performance | Balanced | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p | Upscaled 4K (from 1280p, FSR 3) | Upscaled 4K (from 1440p, FSR 3) |
| Target Performance | 60 FPS VSync / 60+ FPS VRR | 40 FPS VSync | 30 FPS VSync |
| Raytracing Quality | Raytracing Low | Raytracing Low | Raytracing High |
PlayStation 5 Pro Console Specs
| Graphics Category | Performance | Balanced | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | Upscaled 4K (from 1080p, Upgraded PSSR) | Upscaled 4K (from 1440p, Upgraded PSSR) | 4K |
| Target Performance | 60 FPS VSync / 60+ FPS VRR | 40 FPS VSync / 48+ FPS VRR | 30 FPS VSync |
| Raytracing Quality | Raytracing High | Raytracing High | Raytracing Ultra |
PlayStation 5 Pro Console Specs
| Graphics Category | Performance | Balanced | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | Upscaled 4K (from 1080p, Upgraded PSSR) | Upscaled 4K (from 1440p, Upgraded PSSR) | 4K |
| Target Performance | 60 FPS VSync / 60+ FPS VRR | 40 FPS VSync / 48+ FPS VRR | 30 FPS VSync |
| Raytracing Quality | Raytracing High | Raytracing High | Raytracing Ultra |
Xbox Series S Console Specs
| Graphics Category | Performance | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 720p | 1080p |
| Target Performance | 40 FPS VSync | 30 FPS VSync |
| Raytracing Quality | Raytracing Off | Raytracing Off |
Xbox Series X Console Specs
| Graphics Category | Performance | Balanced | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p | Upscaled 4K (from 1280p, FSR 3) | Upscaled 4K (from 1440p, FSR 3) |
| Target Performance | 60 FPS VSync / 60+ FPS VRR | 40 FPS VSync | 30 FPS VSync |
| Raytracing Quality | Raytracing Low | Raytracing Low | Raytracing High |
Mac Console Specs
| Configuration | Minimum | Recommended | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics Preset | For this Mac | For this Mac | For this Mac | For this Mac |
| Performance Specs (Upscaled resolution – Target FPS) macOS 15 MetalFX upscale | 720p – 30 FPS / 900p 30 FPS | 1080p – 30 FPS | 1440p – 30 FPS | 4K – 40 FPS |
| Performance Specs (Upscaled resolution – Target FPS) macOS 26 + MetalFX upscale / frame interpolation | 720p – 60 FPS / 900p 60 FPS | 1080p – 60 FPS | 1440p – 60 FPS | 4K – 60 FPS |
| macOS | 15.0 or later | 15.0 or later | 15.0 or later | 15.0 or later |
| Chip | M2 Pro / M3, M4 | M3 Pro, M4 Pro, M5 | M2 Max / M3 Max | M3 Ultra, M4 Max |
| Raytracing | Off / On | On | Off / On | On |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage (Steam) | 150 GB | 150 GB | 150 GB | 150 GB |
| Storage (App Store) | 150 GB | 150 GB | 150 GB | 150 GB |
ROG Xbox ALLY Console Specs
| Graphics Category | Performance |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 720p (FSR 3 Frame Generation) |
| Target Performance | 40 FPS |
| Storage | 150 GB |
ROG Xbox ALLY X Console Specs
| Graphics Category | Performance | Balanced | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | Upscaled 1080p (from 720p, FSR 3 Super Resolution / Frame Generation) | Upscaled 1080p (from 720p, FSR 3 Super Resolution) | 1080p |
| Target Performance | 60 FPS | 40 FPS | 30 FPS |
| Storage | 150 GB | 150 GB | 150 GB |
How Much Storage Space Does Crimson Desert Need?
Crimson Desert needs at least 150 GB of free storage space on PC.
Expect consoles to be a lot less—particularly the PS5, as it always has a knack for excellent storage optimization. If you needed any more evidence that Crimson Desert will be a beast, the proof is in this whole article!
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