Gamecheck

Racing at full throttle. This year's annual Formula 1 installment, F1 25, significantly raises the system requirements. While the game can still run on older gaming PCs at low settings, it quickly pushes even high-end systems to their performance limits. We show which setups can deliver smooth gameplay.

A true heavy metal shooter masterpiece. The third instalment in the rebooted DOOM series swaps out the id Tech 7 engine for the shiny new id Tech 8, bringing a fresh feel to the carnage courtesy of the new "chainsaw shield". Which GPUs can handle its relentless action without breaking a sweat?

The next hardware hog. Recently, there has been an increasing number of games with system requirements that exceed what is reasonable (e.g. Indiana Jones & Stars Wars Outlaws). The remastered version of Oblivion also challenges even the most modern computers, as our measurements show.

Ubisoft's make-or-break moment? Assassin's Creed Shadows isn't just another instalment — it's a pivotal release for Ubisoft and one that feels like a make-or-break moment that has to succeed. From our first hands-on, it's clear the studio is on the right track with gameplay. But what about the tech? Is this stunning visual feast optimised for a range of systems, or will it leave older rigs struggling to keep up? We put it to the test.

The Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is a free program on Steam to assess the performance of your computer and check how the game will run on it. In this article you can find the benchmark scores we obtained by testing various laptops and desktops using various quality presets and settings.

Contender for game of the year. The sequel to the 2018 medieval epic is earning top ratings across the board. In our benchmark check, we examine whether its technology and system requirements are just as impressive.

One step forward, two steps back? Civilization 7 hasn't quite conquered hearts like its 2016 predecessor. Critics and players remain divided. But what about its graphical demands? We tested a range of laptop and desktop GPUs to see which ones can rule the battlefield — and which belong in the ruins.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The VRAM demands of current games have increased massively in recent years. As our benchmarks show, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle even surpasses The Last of Us in this respect.

Allure of the unknown. Despite its unfinished state, Stalker 2 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews. We have closely examined the game and the GPU requirements - especially with popular mid-range models such as the GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 4060. Are these box office hits enough for a smooth gaming experience?

A step forward. While the campaign of Modern Warfare 3 had to face some harsh criticism, the single-player mode of Black Ops 6 is being much better received by the press and players. Find out in our benchmark test whether the technology lives up to the expectations of a triple-A game.

A mixed remake. It's not uncommon for PC gamers to have to wait a long time for ports of console games. Until Dawn, however, has almost set a new record at just under 10 years. Read our tech check to find out whether the graphics are still up to date.

Not for the faint-hearted. Almost a year after the PS5 release, Square Enix has launched the highly acclaimed Final Fantasy XVI for PC. We examined the graphics card requirements for various resolutions and configurations.

New wine in old bottles. EA's soccer series is notorious for making minimal changes from one year to the next. Even with the most recent version, you often need a magnifying glass to spot the improvements. Check out our benchmark test to see what hardware you'll need to run the game.

The Return of Kratos. Almost three years after its predecessor, God of War Ragnarök is set to be released for PC. While many gamers are frustrated by the PSN requirement, the technology and system requirements are quite impressive. We have created numerous benchmarks for this review.

Co-op cracker. Who would have thought beforehand that Space Marine 2 would receive such positive feedback from both players and the press. We took a closer look at the mixture of a third-person shooter and a hack-and-slay, and carried out extensive benchmarks.

Graphic cravings from another world? Outlaws faced some criticism prior to release, but the final version was relatively well received, at least by the press. However, as our benchmark article indicates, Star Wars fans will need fairly powerful hardware to run it smoothly.

Demanding spectacle The previously published benchmark tool shows impressive graphics as well as a huge hunger for hardware for the role-playing game.

Open-World meets free-to-play. Once Human combines elements from various genres, much like many other games released this year. In this article, you will find out the hard requirements you can expect from the game.

More than just hype? The First Descendant is a loot shooter that resembles a cross between Destiny and Warframe. Despite being very popular on Steam right now, it has received fairly mixed reviews. We have taken a closer look at the game’s hardware requirements.

Same as it ever was? EA is well-known for only carefully tuning its sports series from year to year. In this benchmark check, you can find out whether the same can be said for F1 24 and what hardware you'll need to run it.

Hefty system requirements. Senua’s Sagas: Hellblade 2 is a gorgeous game despite its bleak settings. But it eats hardware for breakfast to achieve this. In this article, we’ll discuss what kind of graphics card you’ll need to run the game at various resolutions.

Samurai action. Almost four years after the release of the console version, the hit PS4 game Ghost of Tsushima has now also arrived on PC. In this review, we’ll take a look at whether the game’s visuals still hold up to modern standards and how high the system requirements are.

Mixed performance. Dragon's Dogma 2 may be good in terms of gameplay but from a technical standpoint, it still appears to be half-baked in its current state. Nevertheless, we battled our way through the role-playing game with the help of several graphics cards.

Showpiece game. Nearly four years after the release of Horizon Zero Dawn, the highly promising sequel Horizon Forbidden West has now arrived on the PC. The action RPG has quite a bit to offer not only content-wise but also graphically. In this review, we’ll check out what the hardware requirements are for the game.

Fickle technology. Reboots, remasters, and remakes of popular game series are currently in high demand. The remake of Alone in the Dark has now been added to the long list. What about the hardware requirements and graphics in the horror adventure?

A competitor to Diablo 4. After Palworld, Enshrouded and Helldivers 2, it is now time for another game to steal the hearts of the Steam community. We have tested whether the action-role-playing game requires a powerful computer or not.

Talked a big game. When taking a look at Skull & Bones' final ratings, it's clear that Ubisoft has made a fool of itself when announcing it as a AAAA game. In our benchmark check, you can find out how graphically demanding the game is.

Co-op shooter. Helldivers 2 has climbed pretty far up the Steam charts within a short time after its release. This is enough reason for us to take a closer look at the hardware requirements of this promising title.

Early-access hit. Not least because of its interesting mix of building, exploration and survival, the open-world game—created by the German developer Keen Games—has very quickly exploded in popularity on Steam. We have tested whether you need a high-end system in order to run the game.

An exciting mix of genres. Palworld has quickly become a surprising success on Steam within just a few days. This early access title combines elements from various games like Pokemon, Ark, and Zelda. We delved deeper into this visually demanding game.

An unexpected success. Ubisoft revives a time-honoured game series with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which has been well-received by both gamers and the press. Our benchmark check clarifies whether the hardware requirements are also convincing.

Genre gem. After months or even years of an early access phase, Ready or Not version 1.0 has finally been released. The tactical shooter is reminiscent of classics such as SWAT 4 and thanks to Unreal Engine, it has some stunning visuals to offer, too.

Creative gaming concept. The Finals brings a breath of fresh air to the multiplayer shooter genre. We have taken a look at the tech and graphics requirements of this exciting game.

A feast for the eyes. Released in December, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora has turned out to be one of the nicest-looking games to have come out this year. In our benchmark check, we have analyzed whether the game's system requirements are correspondingly high.

Technically average. In association with EA, the British firm Codemasters, known for the F1, Dirt, and Grit series among others, has released a brand-new racing game. We reviewed the WRC hardware specifications in further detail.

The series' lowest point despite its attractive visuals? Currently, review platforms like Metacritic are being bombarded with negative comments about the new Call of Duty iteration. Aside from the game's scope (DLC content for the price of a full game) being criticized, people also aren't saying the best things about its campaign (missions, story, etc). We have primarily taken a closer look at this new release's tech.

Quite traditional. Counter-Strike, one of the most famous and successful multiplayer shooters in PC history, gets a successor, the Counter-Strike 2. In this article, we review the system requirements for the 2023 version to see how demanding or lax they are.

Graphics gobbler. Alan Wake 2, released over ten years after the first part, is the sequel to the successful psycho-thriller from Remedy Entertainment. This time, players don't just get a detective horror story — they are also met with horrendous hardware requirements.

Off to Egypt. The established Total War series has received a new spin-off: Pharao. Thanks to its integrated benchmark, the game is well-suited for our performance test. We have tested multiple laptop and desktop GPUs to see how well they can run the game.

Demanding Souls-like game. Following Lies of P, Lords of the Fallen is the second game released in a short space of time that is hugely reminiscent of FromSoftware games. We have taken a closer look at how hardware-hungry the new release is.

New name, old problems. Even though EA has been found guilty of violating gambling laws in several countries, the football simulation game FC (formerly FIFA) still enjoys a certain level of popularity. In this review, we'll take a look at the graphical requirements of the 2024 edition.

Back to the roots. With Mirage, Assassin’s Creed is striving to turn the focus back to its original core elements (e.g. stealth). We are especially interested in checking out how graphically demanding the latest instalment in the series is.