Palworld
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1660 · Core i5-9400F
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 3060 Ti · Core i5-12400
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 7600 XT (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~39 fps low (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Release
- Jul 9, 2026
- Developer
- Pocketpair
- Publisher
- Pocketpair
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
Open WorldSurvivalCreature CollectorMultiplayerOpen World Survival CraftOnline Co-OpCraftingIndieCo-opAdventure
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What you need for Palworld
Palworld needs about a Radeon RX 7600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3080 12GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7600 XT | Core i5-9400F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Core i5-9400F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Ryzen 7 7700X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | Core i5-9400F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Palworld →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 19 | 14 | 8 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 27 | 19 | 11 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 41 | 28 | 17 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 45 | 31 | 19 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 48 | 34 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 50 | 35 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 56 | 39 | 24 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 57 | 40 | 24 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 67 | 47 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 94 | 66 | 39 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 126 | 88 | 53 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 131 | 91 | 55 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 208 | 146 | 87 |
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.
Palworld system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-Bit) | Windows 11 (64-Bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i5-12400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 40 GB | 40 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | SSD Required - Performance may vary depending on the amount of active Pals. | SSD Required - Performance may vary depending on the amount of active Pals. |
Source: Steam.
Palworld 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
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 39 low | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 36 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 33 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 33 low | 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
- 75
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (17)
- English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Korean, Indonesian, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, Polish
Latest news & patches
- v1.0.5: Bug fixesPatch2026-09-15
- v1.0.4: Balance Adjustments & Bug FixesPatch2026-09-07
- Palworld Global Popularity Poll 2026 is LIVE!2026-09-01
- v1.0.3: Balance Adjustments & Bug FixesPatch2026-08-12
- v1.0.2.101103:Bug fixesPatch2026-07-30
- Mod Support ImprovementPatch2026-07-30
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Palworld run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Palworld's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1660). Our model still estimates ~33 fps at 1080p low (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 7600 XT (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Palworld run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Palworld Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~39 fps on the low preset (range 31–46, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. Even 40 fps is out of reach at native resolution. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Palworld at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 7600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5080. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Palworld by brand.
Can I run Palworld on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the Radeon RX 6800M is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, gets ~48 fps at 1080p low. Palworld on the Radeon RX 6800M.
How much RAM does Palworld need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 32 GB recommended for Palworld.
How much storage does Palworld take?
Palworld needs 40 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 (64-Bit).