Are the specs out, and the highly anticipated theme-park simulation game requiring an impressive 16GB of VRAM graphics capabilities to run smoothly at its most detailed setting? Beyond its complex surface, this requirement holds more substance than initially apparent; thus, refrain from worrying if your graphics processing unit (GPU) fails to reach identical benchmarks.
While developer Frontier Developments doesn’t require the fastest graphics cards for a seamless experience in Planet Coaster 2, the Intel Arc A770 16GB graphics card proves to be an impressive choice, capable of handling demanding gameplay with ease. While VRAM isn’t everything, the alternative options highlight that the selection of the A770 may be attributed to its optimization for Nvidia hardware.
| Minimal | Beneficial | |
| OS | Home windows 10 or later | Home windows 10 or later |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Graphics Card with 6GB GDDR6 Memory Intel Arc A750 (8GB) |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070: A Tremendous Graphics Card with 8GB of Memory AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT: 12GB GDDR6 Graphics Card Intel Arc A770 (16GB) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
Intel Core i7-10700K AMD Ryzen 7 5800 |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 25GB (SSD really useful) | 25GB SSD required |
The are wholly unremarkable. Calls for sit have reached a level of familiarity reminiscent of modern 3D video games, leaving little room for unexpected surprises, apart from the notable 16GB of RAM.
To achieve optimal performance, consider pairing a high-end graphics card such as the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, Intel Arc A750, or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT with a powerful processor like the Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600. Most of these components would likely be outdated and readily accessible for a reasonable price through second-hand channels, given their age.
As soon as I grasped the concept, the graphics card’s sudden demand to activate immediately seemed dubious. Only Frontier can provide definitive insight into their GPU selection process, specifically why they opted for the Intel Arc A770 16GB model over its 8GB counterpart.
While the three selected graphics processing units (GPUs) employ distinct architectures, a straightforward assessment based solely on clock speeds, memory bandwidth, and video random access memory (VRAM) capacity is not feasible. Despite this, a silver lining exists as the entire collection of used cards is uniformly valued on the resale market, providing an opportunity for enhancement if desired.
The device comes with a mere 25GB of storage, making an SSD on even the most basic tier incredibly valuable. With top-tier SSDs optimized for gaming, you can expect seamless gameplay, rapid initial loads, and dramatically reduced wait times between levels and menus.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming Planet Coaster 2 release, check out our exclusive early look at the game, featuring an in-depth interview with senior government producer Adam Woods, where he shares insights into what’s new and exciting in this highly anticipated sequel.
System Requirements: OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit), Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent, Memory: 8 GB RAM, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 with 2 GB VRAM, DirectX: Version 11, Storage: 20 GB available space
