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007 First Light PC Specs Updated Ahead of Launch
5/10/2026, 2:05:44 AM
Revised PC Specs Unveiled
IO Interactive announced updated PC specifications for *007 First Light* ahead of its 27 May 2026 launch, adding “Enthusiast” and “Ultra” presets for 1440p and 4K alongside the existing minimum and recommended tiers.
Background & Context
Earlier this year the initial specs contained errors that sparked memes and criticism on gaming forums. The revised list, posted on the official subreddit and tech sites, corrects those issues and aligns requirements with 2019-2022 hardware.
Data & Statistics
Minimum (1080p / 30 fps): Intel i5-9500 / Ryzen 5 3500, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1660 or RX 5700, >=6 GB VRAM.
Recommended (1080p / 60 fps): Intel i5-13500 / Ryzen 5 7600, 16 GB RAM, RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6700 XT, >=8 GB VRAM.
Enthusiast (1440p / 60 fps): RTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT, same CPU/RAM.
Ultra (4K / 60 fps): Intel i5-13600K or Ryzen 7 7700X, 32 GB RAM, RTX 5080, DLSS 4.5.
Official Statements & Responses
IO Interactive said the new tiers keep a 16 GB RAM baseline, raising it to 32 GB only for Ultra 4K. The studio announced uncapped framerates and support for NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution and Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation at launch. Path Tracing and DLSS Ray Reconstruction will arrive in a free summer-2026 update.
Criticism & Opposition
Fans praised the clearer specs but recalled the earlier “fiasco” of unrealistic requirements. Some expressed disappointment that advanced features like Path Tracing will be delayed until after launch.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources list RTX 5080 as the Ultra 4K GPU, while others cite RTX 4080 as sufficient. A few outlets claim 16 GB RAM may suffice for Ultra, contrary to the studio’s 32 GB claim.
Why It Matters
The tiered specs give mid-range gamers a clear upgrade path, easing hardware costs. DLSS 4.5 support also extends GPU longevity, influencing purchasing decisions across the PC market.
Verbatim Quotes from Fans
- “This is a good surprise, after seeing Dawnwalker and LEGO Batman ? finally some playable specs, I have a 4070 super so I should be good at 1440p without needing DLSS or frame gen, bravo ?” — Reddit user
- “Omg finally. Actually optimized and all that without DLSS. Thank you IOI for the bare minimum that most AAA devs have stopped doing. Can't wait hard enough for 27th.” — Reddit user
- “Glad to see some thought has gone into optimisation, especially after the fiasco that was the first set of system requirements released. Obviously remains to be seen how well the game actually runs but at least the quoted specs aren't out of the world.” — Reddit user
- “My ROG Xbox Ally X should be able to handle the medium preset then. Maybe even the high preset if I use performance upscaling and frame generation.” — Reddit user
What’s Next
IO Interactive will add Path Tracing and DLSS Ray Reconstruction in a free summer-2026 update while tracking player feedback on performance.
