Returnal PC Release Date Set for February 15, System Requirements Revealed

Pre-orders are now live on both Steam and Epic Games Store.

Written by Rahul Chettiyar, Edited by Manas Mitul | Updated: 19 January 2023 14:47 IST

Returnal PC Release Date Set for February 15, System Requirements Revealed

Photo Credit: Housemarque

Returnal PC download size is 60GBs

Highlights

Returnal on PC will come with an FOV (field-of-view) slider
The PC version adds support for ray-traced reflections
It will support PS5’s DualSense controllers, with haptic feedback

Returnal is headed to PC next month, and with that, Sony has unveiled new features and system requirements for the upcoming port. Developer Housemarque and porter Climax Studios have partnered to bring the once PS5-exclusive roguelike to PC on February 15. Returnal on PC comes with support for Nvidia's DLSS and AMD's FSR upscaling techniques, in addition to DualSense compatibility, ensuring haptic feedback when ripping through the haunting alien planets in the game. Returnal is now available to pre-order on Steam and the Epic Games Store at Rs. 3,999.

Returnal PC new features

Akin to past PlayStation–PC ports, Returnal boasts a slew of enhancements and customisable settings. To begin, the aforementioned Nvidia and AMD's upscaling methods should allow players to dial up their framerate without making sacrifices in the resolution and/or visual quality. Being a third-person, bullet hell roguelike, Returnal is littered with tonnes of moving objects that could heavily stress your GPU — making this feature quite significant. Additionally, support for NIS (Nvidia Image Scaling) has also been added for players who desire better performance, but don't have the hardware to support DLSS or FSR.

Returnal also derives ray-traced shadows from its original PS5 kin. However, in the PC version, co-developer Climax Studios has added support for ray-traced reflections as well. “This will make the contrast of a dark setting and neon bullets pop out even more than before,” the PlayStation blog notes. Returnal on PC will also enable unlocked framerates, support for ultra-wide monitors ranging between 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios, and performance metrics — FPS counter, a gauge for measuring GPU and CPU usage, and a latency tracker.

All of this comes packaged with Dolby Atmos Audio, which extends its auditory flair to plugged-in DualSense controllers. As expected, support for keyboard and mouse controls is included as well, with a wide range of customisation options to tailor your needs. Returnal PC will also feature an FOV (field-of-view) slider, which helps adjust how much of your surroundings can be seen on screen.

As for co-op mode, Housemarque has stressed that cross-play with players on the PS5 console is not supported.

Returnal PC system requirements

The PC system requirements list comes courtesy of PlayStation, with the common requirements being Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903) and at least 60GB of free storage space on an SSD.

Returnal ‘minimum' PC requirements

Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Graphics (GPU): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
RAM: 16GB DDR4
Resolution: 1,280x720 pixels at 60fps, at Low settings

Returnal ‘medium' PC requirements

Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Graphics (GPU): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
RAM: 16GB DDR4
Resolution: 1,920x1,080 pixels at 60fps, at Medium settings

Returnal ‘recommended' PC requirements

Processor (CPU): Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Graphics (GPU): Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
RAM: 16GB DDR4
Resolution: 1,920x1,080 pixels at 60fps, at High settings

Returnal ‘epic' PC requirements

Processor (CPU): Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Graphics (GPU): Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
RAM: 32GB DDR4
Resolution: 4K at 60fps, at Epic settings

Returnal ‘ray tracing' PC requirements

Processor (CPU): Intel Core i9-11900K or AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Graphics (GPU): Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
RAM: 32GB DDR4
Resolution: 4K at 60fps, at Epic settings — upscaling options are recommended

Returnal PC pre-order price and bonuses

Pre-orders for the PC version of Returnal are now live, offering early access to some in-game items. The tools are otherwise obtainable through story progression, with the pre-order bonus simply giving players a headstart — akin to what you would expect from a New Game+ mode. The included items are an Electropylon Driver weapon, a Hollowseeker weapon, one Reflex Stimulant, one Pulsating Mass artefact, and one Adrenaline Booster. Additionally, linking your Steam account to PSN (PlayStation Network) unlocks two in-game outfits — a Prototype and a Tactical suit.

As stated above, Returnal costs Rs. 3,999 across Steam and Epic Games Store. There's only one edition for this game, and it launches February 15 on PC.

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Returnal

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Good
Beautiful, and runs well
Fragmented storytelling
Fresh encounters on each run
Lovecraftian vibes
Satisfying gunplay
Rewards risky decisions
FOV slider, performance trackers included

Bad
Playthroughs can seem lengthy
Fast movement can lead to mistakes
A tad bit pricey

Read detailed Sony Returnal review

Genre Roguelike

Platform PlayStation 5 (PS5), PC: Windows

Modes Single-player, Multiplayer

PEGI Rating 16+

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