The latest Indiana Jones video game, The Great Circle, is launching on December 9 with a minimum system requirement that includes a ray-tracing GPU and a Core i7-10700K processor. This means that players will need an Nvidia RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 6600 to play the game without path tracing.
While some might consider this high-end hardware requirement, others argue that games like Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition also require similar specs. However, the GPU requirements for The Great Circle are still considered demanding, especially with the addition of “Full Ray Tracing” configurations.
Recommended settings and Ultra configurations require even more powerful hardware, including Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 4090 GPUs. For Ultra without path tracing, an RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XT is sufficient, but these requirements are still much higher than usual.
Despite the high system requirements, early impressions of the game are positive, with a focus on cinematic visuals and immersive gameplay. The game’s developer, Machine Games, has confirmed that the system requirements will help push ray-tracing technology into the mainstream.
The article also touches on the Console Optimization Factor, which could lead to targeted performance optimizations at 30 FPS with compromised RT. However, this is still subject to final reviews and testing.
It’s worth noting that some gamers might be hesitant to preorder games due to high system requirements, but The Great Circle seems to be a game that will justify these demands. With the push for ray-tracing technology becoming more widespread, it’s possible that future games will adopt similar hardware requirements.
Source: https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-requirements-may-put-your-pc-in-a-museum-minimum-requirements-include-a-core-7-10700k-and-a-ray-tracing-gpu