
Scarlet Nexus
by Bandai Namco Studios · published by Bandai Namco Entertainment
Released June 24, 2021 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

About Scarlet Nexus
In a far distant future, a psionic hormone was discovered in the human brain, granting people extra-sensory powers and changing the world as we know it. Just as humanity was entering this new era, deranged mutants known as Others began to descend from the sky with a thirst for human brains. Highly resistant to conventional attack methods, extreme measures needed to be taken to battle the overwhelming threat and preserve humanity. Those with acute extra-sensory abilities, known as psionics, were our chance to fight the onslaught from above. To this day, psionics have been scouted for their talents and recruited to the Other Suppression Force (OSF), humanity’s last line of defense. Take on the role of Yuito Sumeragi, a new recruit to the OSF aiming to become an elite psionic like the one who saved him as a child. Armed with a talent in psycho-kinesis, explore the futuristic city of New Himuka and uncover the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities in SCARLET NEXUS.
In a near-future world where a substance found in the human brain grants people extrasensory powers, society depends on the Other Suppression Force to defend the city of New Himuka. Their enemy is the Others: grotesque, mindless mutants that descend from an orbiting Extinction Belt to devour human brains. The story unfolds through two new OSF recruits, Yuito Sumeragi and Kasane Randall, each wielding powerful psychokinesis and offering their own perspective on events. As they battle the Others alongside a squad of gifted comrades, the pair are drawn into the dark secrets behind the invaders and the society built to fight them.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3470 | AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7970, 3 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4690K | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, 4 GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X, 4 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space |
Scarlet Nexus FAQ
When did Scarlet Nexus come out?
Scarlet Nexus was released on June 24, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Scarlet Nexus on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Scarlet Nexus launched on PlayStation 5 on June 25, 2021.
Is Scarlet Nexus on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Scarlet Nexus launched on Xbox Series X|S on June 25, 2021.
Is Scarlet Nexus on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Scarlet Nexus has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Who is making Scarlet Nexus?
Scarlet Nexus is developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Tose and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Is Scarlet Nexus multiplayer?
No. Scarlet Nexus is single player only.
How much does Scarlet Nexus cost?
Scarlet Nexus costs $19.99 on Steam (80% off, normally $99.99). Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Scarlet Nexus good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 80% of 18,223 reviews are positive. Critics average 81/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Scarlet Nexus?
The minimum GPU is Nvidia GeForce GTX 760, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7970, 3 GB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Scarlet Nexus system requirements page.

















