Short answer: Enshrouded needs more RAM than most survival games: 16 GB is the minimum, not just the recommended amount. The minimum graphics card is a GTX 1060 6 GB, RX 580 or Intel Arc A380, and the game requires at least 6 GB of VRAM. For the recommended experience, you need an RTX 2070 Super or RX 6700 XT, an i7-8700 / Ryzen 7 2700X and an SSD. Storage is 60 GB.
Enshrouded PC system requirements
Official requirements from the Steam store page (version 1.0):
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 cores) | Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics card | GTX 1060 6 GB / RX 580 / Intel Arc A380 | RTX 2070 Super / RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc A770 |
| VRAM | 6 GB required | 6 GB required |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB (SSD recommended) |
Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official Enshrouded requirements.
Official Enshrouded PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6400 (2.7 GHz 4 Core) / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (3.5 GHz 4 Core) or equivalent | Intel i7-8700 (3.7 GHz 6 Core) / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (3.7 GHz 8 Core) or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (req. 6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (req. 6GB VRAM) / Intel ARC A380 | NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (req. 6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (req. 6GB VRAM) / Intel ARC A770 |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
Source: official Enshrouded website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.
The two things that catch people: 16 GB RAM and 6 GB VRAM
- 16 GB of RAM even for minimum. Enshrouded's world is fully voxel-based: you can dig, build and change the terrain anywhere, and the game keeps a lot of that world in memory. With 8 GB, expect long loading, stutter or crashes.
- 6 GB of VRAM is required, not just recommended. That rules out the GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB), the GTX 1060 3 GB, the RX 570 4 GB and many older laptops.
More on this: Is 16GB RAM Enough for Gaming? and How Much VRAM Do You Need?
Can my graphics card run Enshrouded?
| Your graphics card | What to expect (FpsGen estimate) |
|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti, GTX 1060 3 GB, RX 570 4 GB | Below the 6 GB VRAM requirement: not recommended |
| GTX 1060 6 GB, RX 580 8 GB, GTX 1660, Arc A380 | Minimum: 1080p Low |
| RTX 2060, RTX 3050, RX 5600 XT, RX 6600 | 1080p Low to Medium |
| RTX 2070 Super, RTX 3060, RTX 4060, RX 6700 XT | Recommended: 1080p Medium to High |
| RTX 3070, RTX 4060 Ti, RTX 5060 Ti, RX 7700 XT | 1080p High or 1440p Medium |
| RTX 4070, RTX 5070, RX 9070 and above | 1440p High |
The rows between the official cards are our estimates, not Keen Games' numbers. Compare cards with our GPU compare tool.
Tips for better FPS in Enshrouded
- Install it on an SSD: the world streams in as you explore.
- Lower shadows, volumetric fog and view distance first; the Shroud fog and big builds are heavy.
- Turn on DLSS, FSR or XeSS if your card supports them.
- Big bases with many objects lower FPS over time; this is normal for building games.
- In co-op, the host's PC does more work. Let the player with the strongest PC host.
More general fixes: How to Increase FPS on PC.
Enshrouded 1.0: price and reviews
- Developer and publisher: Keen Games.
- Version 1.0 on Steam: October 15, 2026, after Early Access.
- Price: $39.99.
- Steam reviews: Very Positive overall (about 87% of English reviews), and about 82% positive in the last 30 days.
- Modes: solo, or online co-op.
- Platform on Steam: Windows only (no Mac or Linux version).
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FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Enshrouded?
Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i5-6400 or Ryzen 5 1500X, 16 GB of RAM, a GTX 1060 6 GB, RX 580 or Intel Arc A380 with at least 6 GB of VRAM, and 60 GB of storage.
Can I play Enshrouded with 8 GB of RAM?
The official minimum is 16 GB of RAM. With 8 GB, expect stutter, long loading or crashes.
Can a GTX 1050 Ti run Enshrouded?
No. Enshrouded requires a graphics card with at least 6 GB of VRAM, and the GTX 1050 Ti has 4 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Enshrouded?
An Intel Core i7-8700 or Ryzen 7 2700X, 16 GB of RAM, an RTX 2070 Super, RX 6700 XT or Intel Arc A770, and an SSD.
How big is Enshrouded?
60 GB of free storage. An SSD is recommended.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, release date, price, reviews). Card estimates are FpsGen's. Last checked November 12, 2026.
Gaming writer at FpsGen. Guides and reviews are built on official sources, patch notes and real player data.
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