The Relic First Guardian PC System Requirements

Looking for The Relic: First Guardian system requirements? This page tracks the official PC picture for Steam app 2827820 now that the game is live. Steam finally lists CPU and RAM minimum/recommended lines plus ultrawide 21:9 support. GPU rows remain sparse on the store page — we do not invent graphics card cutoffs.

Console players can skip the tables and jump to the PS5 notes — or use the release date page for the full platform matrix.

Official Steam specifications

As of launch week, Steam lists the following (GPU details still limited on the storefront):

Spec	Minimum	Recommended
OS	64-bit Windows	64-bit Windows
Processor	Intel Core i5-11400	Intel Core i5-12650H
Processor (alt)	AMD Ryzen 7 4800H	AMD Ryzen 7 5800
Memory	16 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Graphics	Listed but sparse on store	Listed but sparse on store
Display	Ultrawide 21:9 supported	Ultrawide 21:9 supported
Storage	SSD strongly advised	SSD strongly advised

Treat any third-party article that lists exact GPU models without citing Steam as provisional. When Project Cloud Games fills in graphics lines, this table updates the same day.

What the July 22 interview still means

In a July 22, 2026 GamingBolt interview, Project Cloud Games said the PC priority is stable play across a wide range of machines, with simplified graphics options rather than a huge settings menu. Launch-week reality adds Patch 1–3 performance focus — frame pacing in dense areas matters more than maxing every slider on night one. See Developer Interview and Post-Launch Support.

Post-launch performance advice

Mixed Steam reviews during launch week often cite stutter in busy regions rather than CPU/RAM inadequacy. Before you blame hardware:

1. Install Patch 1+ — field and exploration fixes change how areas load
2. Use an SSD — still the highest-value PC upgrade for traversal hitches
3. Update GPU drivers during launch week, not six months later
4. Close overlay stacks (Discord, RGB, multiple capture tools) if the opening region stutters
5. Start on a balanced preset — change one setting at a time after a stable baseline
6. Wait for Patch 3 if performance is your main concern — studio messaging emphasizes optimization

Full patch summary: post-launch support.

Steam Deck — not recommended yet

Valve’s compatibility entry and early player reports suggest Steam Deck optimization is still in progress. Treat Deck play as experimental until Project Cloud Games or Valve updates the official rating.

Deck tips until then:

• Prefer internal storage over slow SD cards for shader compilation
• Use conservative settings; do not expect verified-smooth 60 fps in dense camps yet
• Watch this page and post-launch support for Deck-specific patch notes
• If Deck is your only PC, consider waiting for Patch 3 performance work

Launch-night performance checklist

When you boot the game post-launch:

• Install the base game, then apply Patch 1+ before judging frame time
• Test both a quiet exploration stretch and a Brutal arena — particle density differs
• If stutter appears only near campfires or elemental skills, note it for patch tracking
• Re-read Controls if you remap on PC after the first session
• Read tips and tricks if FPS drops make combat feel unfair — sometimes habit fixes beat hardware

How PC differs from PS5 for Guardians

PlayStation 5 digital owners share the July 31 launch. Physical discs arrive September 4. PC players gain settings freedom but also driver and background-process responsibility. Combat rules — defense-only stamina, cooldown skills, Relic progression — are identical. Prep via Combat and Parry regardless of platform.

Related tools and guides

• Post-Launch Support
• Release Countdown
• Tools Hub
• Launch News
• Getting Started
• World and Map

Keep this page open beside Steam. When GPU lines fill in or Deck status changes, we update here — so you spend energy on Arsiltus instead of spreadsheet myths.