Why this is a configuration page
The official materials reviewed for this site publish Windows, DirectX, memory, graphics, and storage requirements. They do not publish a reliable engine name. This page therefore answers the useful player question—can my PC run the game?—without turning a search keyword into an unverified technical claim.
Official minimum requirements
The official Support page lists Windows 10 64-bit, 16 GB of RAM, DirectX 12, and 40 GB of available storage. The minimum processor is an Intel i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X. For graphics, the page lists an Nvidia GTX 1060 6G or RX 480 with 6GB or more of VRAM at 1080p, and an Nvidia GTX 1070 8G or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 with 8GB or more of VRAM at 1440p.
Official recommended requirements
The recommended profile keeps Windows 10 64-bit, 16 GB of RAM, DirectX 12, and 40 GB of storage. The listed processor is an Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, or equivalent. The listed graphics cards are an Nvidia GTX 2060 Super or RX 5700 XT. These are the values currently shown on the official Support page and should be rechecked after updates.
A practical first pass
- Compare your PC with the current minimum and recommended requirements on the Steam store.
- Start with a conservative resolution and graphics preset if your system is near minimum spec.
- Test a busy colony scene and an FPS expedition separately; the game combines simulation and combat workloads.
- Record the build number and settings before reporting a performance issue.
What not to infer
Do not state that the game uses a particular engine unless the developer publishes that information. A visual style, a DirectX requirement, or a community guess is not enough evidence.
What the official page does not confirm
The website does not publish a reliable engine name, a console requirement profile, or a performance guarantee for every scene. Do not infer any of those from a visual effect, a DirectX requirement, or a community guess.
Update checklist
When a patch changes requirements, record the date, the exact store wording, and whether the change affects minimum, recommended, or both profiles.