Arctic Drive Guide

Arctic Drive system requirements

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Quick answer

Official Windows requirements: minimum Windows 10/11 64-bit, Intel i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 4 GB RAM, GTX 1650, DirectX 11, 15 GB storage; recommended i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 2600X, 8 GB RAM, RTX 3060. The store page also has macOS/Linux requirement blocks, but its platform flags currently list Windows only.

Windows requirements (official)

Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
CPU Intel Core i5-6600 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X @ 3.5 GHz Intel Core i5-10400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X @ 3.1 GHz
RAM 4 GB 8 GB
GPU NVIDIA GTX 1650 or equivalent NVIDIA RTX 3060 or equivalent
DirectX 11 11
Network Broadband Internet connection Broadband Internet connection
Storage 15 GB 15 GB

The game is a first-person co-op survival sim with a large physical world, so the recommended spec is the one to aim for if you want smooth driving and a stable frame rate.

macOS and Linux blocks (currently unconfirmed)

The Steam API also returns requirement blocks for macOS and Linux:

But the store page’s platform flags currently say Windows only. The requirement blocks may be leftover from an earlier plan or a future build. Do not buy a Mac/Linux copy until the store page shows the platform as supported.

Steam Deck

No Steam Deck Verified/Playable rating is listed. The demo lists full controller support, which is a good sign, but Valve has not rated the game. Check the store page after Early Access launches.

Performance tips

FAQ

Can I run Arctic Drive on a GTX 1650?

Yes, that is the official minimum GPU. Expect lower settings and lower frame rates; the recommended GPU is an RTX 3060.

How much RAM does Arctic Drive need?

4 GB is the minimum, 8 GB is recommended. If you run the game with a browser and Discord open, 8 GB is the safer target.

How much storage?

15 GB available space on Windows.

Is Arctic Drive on Mac or Linux?

The Steam API has macOS and Linux requirement blocks, but the store page's platform flags currently list Windows only. Treat Mac/Linux as unconfirmed until the store enables them.

Is it Steam Deck Verified?

No Steam Deck verification is listed. The demo's controller support suggests it may be playable, but Valve has not rated it.

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