Official specs from Steam

The First Descendant system requirements

Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.

Minimum

OSWindows 10 x64 20H2
ProcessorIntel i5-3570 / AMD FX-8350
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GTX 1050Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570 / Intel Arc A380
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage100 GB available space
Additional NotesSSD Recommended. VRAM 4GB or above.

Recommended

OSWindows 10 x64 20H2
ProcessorIntel i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600XT / Intel Arc A750
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage100 GB available space
Additional NotesSSD Recommended.

FAQ

What graphics card do I need for The First Descendant?

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570 / Intel Arc A380. Recommended: GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600XT / Intel Arc A750.

How much RAM does The First Descendant need?

The First Descendant needs 8 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.

How big is The First Descendant?

The First Descendant requires 100 GB available space.

Does The First Descendant run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?

There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).