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IO Interactive Posts 007: First Light PC Specs and Nvidia RTX Support Ahead of May 27 Launch

The requirements target 1080p on mid-range GPUs, with 4K details still missing.

Overview

  • IO Interactive published official PC minimum specs of an Intel Core i5‑9500K or Ryzen 5 3500, GTX 1660 or RX 5700 (or Intel equivalent), 16 GB RAM, 8 GB VRAM, and 80 GB storage for 1080p at 30 fps.
  • Recommended settings call for an Intel Core i5‑13500 or Ryzen 5 7600, RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6700 XT (or Intel equivalent), 32 GB RAM, 12 GB VRAM, and 80 GB storage to target 1080p at 60 fps.
  • IOI confirmed a GeForce partnership that adds DLSS upscaling and frame generation, including Multi Frame Generation for RTX 50‑series and compatibility with DLSS 4.5 Dynamic MFG.
  • The studio reiterated a May 27 release date with availability on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, ROG Ally models, and Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The announcement omits 4K requirements and does not specify an SSD despite the 80 GB footprint, and coverage notes the game runs on IOI’s Glacier engine.