Subnautica System Requirements

May 14, 2021Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Venture into the aquatic depths of planet 4546B across two complete Subnautica adventures. Scavenge resources, construct vehicles, and evade dangerous creatures to uncover the secrets of a vibrant, yet treacherous, alien ocean and its frigid polar region.

Subnautica Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i3-550, Intel HD 4600, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: 8 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS	Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit
Processor	Intel Core i3-550 or AMD equivalentCPU Deals
RAM	4 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card	Intel HD 4600 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 5850GPU Deals
DirectX	Version 11
Storage	20 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS	Windows 7/8/10, 64-bit
Processor	Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD equivalentCPU Deals
RAM	8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 290GPU Deals
DirectX	Version 11
Storage	20 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Subnautica

Lower the 'Shadow Quality' setting for a significant FPS boost.

Reduce 'Texture Quality' if you're experiencing stuttering.

Decrease 'Draw Distance' to improve performance in large areas.

Close unnecessary background applications while playing.

Subnautica System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Subnautica on a low-end PC?▼

Yes, but you'll need at least an Intel Core i3-550 or AMD equivalent, 4GB of RAM, and an Intel HD 4600, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, or AMD Radeon HD 5850. Expect lower graphics settings and potential performance issues.

What GPU do I need for Subnautica?▼

The minimum is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 5850. For a smoother experience, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 290 is recommended.

How much RAM does Subnautica need?▼

Subnautica requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM. However, 8GB of RAM is recommended for better performance and stability, especially in areas with complex environments.

Will Subnautica run on integrated graphics?▼

Subnautica *might* run on integrated graphics like Intel HD 4600, but performance will likely be poor, even on the lowest settings. A dedicated graphics card is highly recommended.

What is the best graphics settings for Subnautica?▼

This depends on your hardware. Start with 'Medium' settings and adjust from there. Lowering shadows, textures, and draw distance can significantly improve performance on lower-end systems.