The Sinking City 2 System Requirements: PC Specs

Can My PC Run The Sinking City 2?

The Sinking City 2 requires a 64-bit processor and Windows 11 x64, 70 GB of SSD storage, and DirectX 12. The minimum spec targets 1080p at 30 FPS on Low settings, and the recommended spec targets 1440p at 60 FPS on Medium. If your PC meets the minimum, you can run the game; for a smooth 60 FPS experience, aim for the recommended tier.

The requirements below come directly from the official Steam store page, cross-checked with GameWatcher's report of the official reveal.

Minimum Requirements

The official minimum requirements are:

• •OS: Windows 11 x64
• •Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
• •Memory: 16 GB RAM
• •Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | AMD RX 5700 (8 GB VRAM)
• •DirectX: Version 12
• •Storage: 70 GB available space (SSD required)
• •Target: 1080p / 30 FPS on Low preset

The official page notes the listed specifications were evaluated using TSR and comparable upscaling technologies, so upscaling is assumed in the 30 FPS target.

Recommended Requirements

The official recommended requirements are:

• •OS: Windows 11 x64
• •Processor: Intel Core i5-14600K | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
• •Memory: 32 GB RAM
• •Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | AMD RX 7900 XT (12 GB VRAM)
• •DirectX: Version 12
• •Storage: 70 GB available space (SSD required)
• •Target: 1440p / 60 FPS on Medium preset

Note the big jump in GPU and RAM between tiers. The recommended spec is aimed at a comfortable 1440p experience, not maxed-out settings.

Do I Need an SSD?

Yes — an SSD is required. Both minimum and recommended tiers list "SSD required" in the official specifications. The game streams large flooded-city environments, and the requirement is explicit on the Steam page.

An NVMe SSD is not required by the official spec, but faster storage will reduce loading times. Any SSD that meets the 70 GB free-space requirement is sufficient.

Is Windows 10 Supported?

No — the official requirements list Windows 11 x64 only. There is no Windows 10 tier on the Steam page, and GameWatcher's report of the official requirements matches this exactly.

If you are on Windows 10, the compatibility is 待确认 — the official spec does not promise support, so treat Windows 11 as the supported environment.

Performance and Upscaling

The game supports TSR and comparable upscaling technologies per the official page. Community benchmark coverage also documents DLSS 4 and frame generation on supported NVIDIA hardware, with meaningful FPS gains in testing.

DSOGaming's first PC performance impressions showed the game running at 55-62 FPS at native 4K on high-end hardware, rising to 73 FPS with DLSS 4 Quality and much higher with frame generation. These are community-tested numbers, not official guarantees.

Laptops and 8 GB GPUs

The minimum GPU tier is an 8 GB VRAM card — GTX 1070 or RX 5700. If your laptop GPU has 8 GB of VRAM and meets the CPU and RAM tiers, the minimum 1080p/30 FPS target is realistic at Low settings with upscaling.

Laptop versions of desktop GPUs run at lower clocks and thermals, so community benchmarks on desktop cards do not translate one-to-one. Use the desktop results as a ceiling, not a guarantee, and expect a laptop to sit a tier lower (待确认 for individual models).

Storage and Streaming

The game requires 70 GB of free space on an SSD. Because the city is streamed continuously, a mechanical drive is not supported per the official spec.

If you are short on space, note that the demo also reserves roughly 70 GB, so planning for both demo and full game at once needs about 140 GB unless you uninstall one.

Settings for a Smooth 60 FPS

The official recommended tier targets 1440p at 60 FPS on Medium with upscaling. Community testing suggests 1080p Ultra at 60 FPS needs roughly an RTX 3060 Ti-class GPU.

For the best balance, keep shadows and volumetrics lower and rely on upscaling for resolution. The game's TSR implementation was used in the official spec evaluation, so enabling upscaling is the intended path to the stated targets.

What GPU Do You Really Need?

Community benchmarks give practical guidance beyond the official tiers. CheckFPS' 143-GPU benchmark suggests roughly an RTX 3060 Ti or equivalent for 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra, and comfortable 1440p at 60+ FPS needs a stronger card.

At 4K, community testing found only RTX 4090/5090-class cards pass 60 FPS on average, with the RTX 4090 around 54 FPS at 2160p in one test. If you play at 1080p or 1440p, the official recommended tier is the safe benchmark.

System Requirements FAQ

How much storage do I need? 70 GB of free space, with an SSD required.

Is 16 GB of RAM enough? Yes for minimum; 32 GB is the recommended tier.

Does the game support DLSS? Community benchmarks document DLSS 4 and frame generation support; the official page confirms TSR and comparable upscaling.

Will it run on an RTX 2060? 待确认 — the official minimum is a GTX 1070-class card with 8 GB VRAM, so a 2060 is below the verified tier.

Can a laptop run it? If it meets the minimum spec with 8 GB VRAM, yes at 1080p/30 FPS; expect desktop benchmarks to be a ceiling.