Directive 8020 runs on Unreal Engine 5 with Lumen lighting and Nanite geometry. PC requirements are moderate by 2026 standards; the engine scales well down to mid-range hardware thanks to upscaling.
PC system requirements
| Tier | CPU | GPU | RAM | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 1600 | GTX 1070 / RX 5700 | 16 GB | 1080p / 30 fps / Low |
| Recommended | i5-12400 / Ryzen 5 5600 | RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT | 16 GB | 1080p / 60 fps / High |
| High | i7-13700 / Ryzen 7 7700X | RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT | 32 GB | 1440p / 60 fps / Ultra |
| 4K Ultra | i7-14700K / Ryzen 7 9700X | RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX | 32 GB | 4K / 60 fps / Ultra + DLSS Q |
Storage & OS
- Storage: ~70 GB on SSD (HDD not supported).
- OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), latest patches.
- DirectX: 12 required.
Steam Deck verdict
Verified at launch. Recommended settings: 800p, FSR 3 Quality, Medium preset. Expect 30 fps locked on battery saver, 40 fps unlocked. Plug-in for Episode 5 — input latency under battery saver causes the loadlifter QTE to skip frames.
Display features
- 21:9 / 32:9 ultrawide support.
- DLSS 3 (Frame Generation), FSR 3, XeSS.
- HDR10 on supported displays.
- Dynamic resolution toggle.
Console targets
| Platform | Mode | Target |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 / Xbox Series X | Quality | 4K dynamic / 30 fps / Lumen High |
| PS5 / Xbox Series X | Performance | 1440p dynamic / 60 fps |
| PS5 Pro | Pro Mode | 4K / 60 fps / PSSR upscaling |
| Xbox Series S | Default | 1080p / 30 fps |
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Directive 8020?
Windows 10/11 64-bit, Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1070 / RX 5700, 70 GB SSD, DirectX 12.
Will Directive 8020 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Supermassive has confirmed a Steam Deck Verified status at launch. Expect medium settings at 30 fps with FSR set to Quality.
Does Directive 8020 support ultrawide and DLSS?
Yes. Native 21:9 ultrawide is supported, plus DLSS 3, FSR 3 and XeSS upscaling.