No Man's Sky
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1630 · Core i3-9100F (our estimate)
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~84 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~80 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Release
- Aug 12, 2016
- Developer
- Hello Games
- Publisher
- Hello Games
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
Open WorldSpaceOpen World Survival CraftExplorationSci-fiSurvivalMultiplayerProcedural GenerationAdventureSandbox
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What you need for No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6400 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i7-10700K |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Ryzen 5 3600X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for No Man's Sky →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 140 | 98 | 59 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 196 | 138 | 83 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 295 | 206 | 124 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 300+ | 226 | 136 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 300+ | 246 | 147 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 300+ | 255 | 153 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 300+ | 285 | 171 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 300+ | 290 | 174 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 300+ | 203 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 256 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 286 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 295 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
No Man's Sky system requirements
The publisher lists only minimum specs. The recommended column is our estimate (marked est.): the cheapest current parts our model expects to hit 60 fps at 1080p high, one memory step above the minimum, and an SSD for large or recent games.
| Minimum | Recommended (our estimate) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64-bit versions) | 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 est. |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Core i3-9100F est. |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 470 4GB, Intel UHD graphics 630 | GeForce GTX 1630 est. |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB est. |
| Video memory | 3 GB | 6 GB est. |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB est. |
Source: Steam.
No Man's Sky on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 80 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 107 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 124 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 111 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 111 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 1
- Steam achievements
- 27
- Metacritic
- 61
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportTracked Controller SupportVR SupportedSteam Trading CardsAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortChat Speech-to-textColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeSteam Input API SupportStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVHDR availableFamily Sharing
- Languages (14)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Latest news & patches
- "Our Journey Continues" 10th Anniversary Expedition2026-09-17
- A complete overhaul to space arrives in the form of No Man's Sky COSMOS (7.0)2026-09-09
- Celebrating 10 Years (!) of No Man's Sky2026-08-10
- Introducing..No Man's Sky: The Swarm2026-05-27
- Introducing No Man's Sky Xeno Arena2026-04-08
- Introducing...No Man's Sky Remnant!2026-02-11
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can No Man's Sky run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above No Man's Sky's recommended spec. We estimate ~140 fps at 1080p high (range 98–182, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect ~98 fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 3 GB the game requires at minimum. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can No Man's Sky run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates No Man's Sky Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~80 fps on the ultra preset (range 56–104, low confidence, ±30%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for No Man's Sky at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6400 or faster: ~98 fps (range 69–128, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6500 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for No Man's Sky by brand.
Can I run No Man's Sky on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~112 fps (range 79–146, low confidence, ±30%). No Man's Sky on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does No Man's Sky need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum for No Man's Sky. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 3 GB at minimum. The publisher lists no recommended tier; the requirements table shows our estimate for one.
How much storage does No Man's Sky take?
No Man's Sky needs 15 GB of free storage according to the publisher's minimum spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10/11 (64-bit versions).