Returnal
by Housemarque · published by Sony Interactive Entertainment
Released April 30, 2021 on PC and PlayStation 5.
About Returnal
Returnal is a 2021 roguelike third-person shooter video game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It follows Selene Vassos, an astronaut who lands on the planet Atropos in search of the mysterious "White Shadow" signal and finds herself trapped in a time loop. After crash-landing on a shape-shifting alien planet, Selene finds herself fighting tooth and nail for survival. Every time she’s defeated, the player is forced to restart the journey.
Break the cycle of chaos on an always-changing alien planet where even death is no escape. After crash-landing on this shape-shifting world, Selene must search through the barren landscape of an ancient civilization for her escape. Isolated and alone, she finds herself fighting tooth and nail for survival. Again and again, she’s defeated – forced to restart her journey every time she dies.
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Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz) |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) |
| Storage | 60 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i7-8700 (6 core 3.7 GHz) AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 core 3.7 GHz) |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (8 GB) AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) |
| Storage | 60 GB available space |
Returnal FAQ
When did Returnal come out?
Returnal was released on April 30, 2021 for PC and PlayStation 5.
Is Returnal on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Returnal launched on PlayStation 5 on April 30, 2021.
Is Returnal on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Returnal has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and PlayStation 5.
Is Returnal on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Returnal has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and PlayStation 5.
Who is making Returnal?
Returnal is developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Is Returnal multiplayer?
Yes. Returnal supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Returnal cost?
Returnal costs $59.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Returnal good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 81% of 11,163 reviews are positive. Critics average 90/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Returnal?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Returnal system requirements page.
