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Space Engineers System Requirements

February 28, 2019Keen Software House80/100

In Space Engineers, players assemble and operate spacecraft and stations in a physics-driven sandbox. Structures can be built, broken, and mined, requiring careful engineering and resource management.

Space Engineers Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i5-4460, NVIDIA GeForce GTX, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-4460CPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 TiGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
35 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i7-8700KCPU Deals
RAM
16 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
35 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Space Engineers

#1

Limit world size to improve performance.

#2

Reduce the number of placed blocks.

#3

Disable or reduce visual effects.

#4

Lower the view distance setting.

#5

Close unnecessary background apps.

#6

Use SSD for faster loading times.

Space Engineers System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Space Engineers on a low-end PC?
While Space Engineers might launch on a PC below the minimum specs (Intel Core i5-4460, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 8 GB RAM), expect significantly reduced performance, especially in larger worlds or with complex structures. Lowering graphics settings and reducing world complexity is crucial.
What GPU do I need for Space Engineers?
For minimum playable settings, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or equivalent is required. For a smoother experience with higher settings and larger worlds, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or better is recommended.
How much RAM does Space Engineers need?
At least 8 GB of RAM is required to run Space Engineers. However, 16 GB of RAM is strongly recommended, especially for larger worlds, multiplayer, and modded gameplay, to prevent performance issues and crashes.
Will Space Engineers run on integrated graphics?
Running Space Engineers on integrated graphics is not recommended. While it might launch, performance will likely be very poor and potentially unplayable, even on the lowest settings. A dedicated graphics card is highly recommended.
What is the best graphics settings for Space Engineers?
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with the 'Low' preset and gradually increase settings like texture quality, shadow quality, and view distance until you find a balance between visual quality and performance. Experiment with turning off resource-intensive features like ambient occlusion and anti-aliasing.
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Space Engineers Game Info

Developer

Keen Software House

Publisher

Keen Software House

Release Date

February 28, 2019

Platforms

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One

Genres

SimulatorStrategyAdventureIndie

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative

Space Engineers Screenshots

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