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No Man's Sky System Requirements (2026)

Minimum vs recommended PC specs, RAM, storage, and whether your GPU can run No Man's Sky.

Check your PCSteam DeckBest settings
Minimum CPUIntel Core i3
Recommended CPUIntel Core i7 / Ryzen 5
Minimum GPUGTX 480 / Radeon 7870
Recommended GPUGTX 1060 / RX 580
Minimum RAM8 GB
Recommended RAM16 GB
Storage~15 GB
Steam DeckSteam Deck Verified

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FAQ — Can I run No Man's Sky?

Does No Man's Sky run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Verified. Great for short exploration sessions on battery.

Best settings for No Man's Sky on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.