The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Core i7-6700
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1080 Ti · Core i7-8700
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Arc A750 (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~36 fps medium (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Release
- Mar 7, 2023
- Developer
- Obsidian Entertainment, Virtuos Games
- Publisher
- Private Division, Xbox Game Studios
The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is the ultimate way to play the award-winning RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. Including the base game and all DLC, this remastered masterpiece is the absolute best version of The Outer Worlds.
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What you need for The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition needs about an Arc A750 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 5060 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 | Arc A750 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Ryzen 5 7600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 24 | 16 | 10 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 33 | 23 | 14 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 49 | 35 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 54 | 38 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 59 | 41 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 61 | 43 | 26 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 68 | 48 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 69 | 49 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 81 | 57 | 34 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 102 | 72 | 43 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 114 | 80 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 118 | 82 | 49 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 153 | 107 | 64 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 159 | 111 | 67 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 253 | 177 | 106 |
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.
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2070 or Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 6 GB | — |
| Storage | 62 GB | 62 GB |
Source: Steam.
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- !Default configuration is not performant
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 36 medium | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 38 low | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 30 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 30 medium | Steam Deck Playable · 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
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 68
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (11)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Polish
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Ed. Patch 2.5.10 is Now AvailablePatch2026-08-26
- The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Ed. Patch 2.5.9.0 is now AvailablePatch2026-06-24
- The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Ed. Patch 2.5.8.1 is now AvailablePatch2026-05-27
- The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition Patch 2.5.7.0 Release NotesPatch2026-04-30
- The Outer Worlds Spacer's Choice Edition is Getting Some Updates!Patch2026-04-30
- The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition Patch Notes - v1.4Patch2023-06-27
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1060 6GB). Our model still estimates ~40 fps at 1080p low (range 32–48, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Arc A750 (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~36 fps on the medium preset (range 28–43, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on low. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 5060 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high an Arc A750 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 7900 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition by brand.
Can I run The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~52 fps at 1080p low. The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 12 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 6 GB at minimum.
How much storage does The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition take?
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition needs 62 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit.