DIRECTIVE 8020

Directive 8020 PC Requirements & Troubleshooting

Check official PC requirements, verify Steam files and document reproducible faults without unverified patch or save-recovery promises.

Compare the official PC requirements

These are Steam’s published PC specifications, not a frame-rate guarantee or console requirements. Check your operating system and hardware before changing settings.

SpecificationMinimumRecommended
CPUIntel Core i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6800
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage40 GB40 GB

Windows, storage and installation

Steam lists 64-bit Windows 10/11 and 40 GB available space, with an SSD recommended. Leave room for the platform’s update process; the published install requirement is not a promise about every future download.

Verify files before guessing launch options

For missing or damaged files, use Steam Library → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files. Consult Steam’s linked instructions. This check is not a guaranteed cure for every crash; we do not prescribe an unverified DX11 launch argument.

Protect progress while investigating

Record the exact symptom, platform, version and steps to reproduce. Before changing or replacing saves, preserve an available backup using your platform’s supported tools and check cloud-sync status. Do not assume Turning Points repairs a damaged save.

Check the notice for your version

Use the official Steam news feed for dated PC announcements and your console’s update information for that platform. A patch note about one issue does not guarantee that every similar symptom or platform is fixed.

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