You might need a grappling hook to scale ReCore’s steep system requirements

By Jayce Wagner September 7, 2016

ReCore — Image used with permission by copyright holder

Microsoft’s upcoming ReCore hits store shelves next week, bringing high-flying-robot-action to the PC and Xbox One. ReCore is gorgeous, but those looks come at a cost.

Even ReCore’s minimum requirements are enough to keep older PCs on their toes, requiring 8GB of RAM, a GPU with at least 2GB of memory, and an Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R7 – and at least an i5-4460 running at 2.7GHz, or AMD FX-6300.

The recommended specs aren’t too far ahead of the required specs, which is good news if you’re planning on running and jumping through the robot-infested wasteland on Windows 10.

Microsoft recommends at least 16GB of RAM, a video card with 4GB of memory – either an Nvidia Geforce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9. On the CPU side of things, Microsoft recommends an Intel Core i5 4590 running at 3.9GHZ, or the AMD equivalent.

Related: ReCore could be the game for Zelda fans to play this fall.

The upcoming action-puzzler puts players on the off-world colony “Far Eden,” after protagonist Joule Adams wakes from cryo-sleep to find that nothing has gone according to plan. And there are robots. Seriously, there are robots everywhere.

It’s safe to say that ReCore is a robot-centric experience, allowing players to befriend and upgrade Joule’s robot companions with blueprints scattered throughout Far Eden.

ReCore is written by Joseph Staten, the scribe behind Destiny and the original entries in the Halo Series, and produced by Keiji Inafune the creator of the Lost Planet and Dead Rising series. Oh and the director, Mark Pacini, is responsible for the Metroid Prime series.

Whether or not ReCore will live up to its impressive pedigree remains to be seen, but we’ll find out soon enough.

ReCore comes out on September 13, on Xbox One and Windows 10.

Editors' Recommendations

Stable Diffusion PC system requirements: what do you need to run it?

Topics

Former Digital Trends Contributor

A staff writer for the Computing section, Jayce covers a little bit of everything -- hardware, gaming, and occasionally VR.

Computing

Best Alienware deals: Gaming PCs, laptops, and monitors

Alienware Aurora R15 placed at an angle on a table.

Alienware has been around for a long time, before it was even bought out by Dell, and was making some of the best gaming laptops in the market. Now, Alienware has graduated to making excellent gaming gear across the board; whether you want a gaming laptop, a gaming PC, a headset, or even a gaming chair, there's very likely a great deal for you. That's why we've gone through everything it has to offer and collected our favorite deals below. You can also check out our roundup of the best gaming laptop deals and the best gaming PC deals if you want to check out some alternatives.
Alienware AW920H wireless gaming headset — $160, was $180

A gaming headset is a great way to keep in touch with your friends while you play. The Alienware AW920H gaming headset lets you do so without the burden or wires, as it connects to your gaming setup via Bluetooth. It has a built-in microphone for outgoing communications, as well as Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, and Stereo Sound options to help immerse you in the game and incoming communications.

Gaming

How to sail solo in Sea of Thieves

A ship sailing peacefully in Sea of Thieves.

Sea of Thieves is meant to be played as part of a crew. You and a few friends loot and plunder the seas (and other players) as a team. That's not the only way to sail the seven seas, however. If you'd prefer to sail alone, you can also take to the ocean on a smaller, more nimble ship. Taking on the pirate life without any help can be especially tough -- you don't have any backup in emergencies, and if you run up against a crew of other players, you'll have to take them on at a disadvantage.

It's possible to succeed on the high seas all by your lonesome, though, if you play to the strengths of working alone. You are smaller, quicker, and stealthier than other crews and the galleons you might have to face. If you're smart about it, you can win battles, escape emergencies, sneak past enemies, and plunder a whole bunch of loot. Use these tips to maximize your effectiveness as a solo buccaneer.
Sail on Safer Seas

Computing

This HP Omen gaming laptop with RTX 4050 is $450 off

The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop on a desk.

You'll certainly get a much more powerful machine if you're willing to spend more than $1,000 on gaming laptop deals, but it's not a requirement if you just want to enjoy today's most popular games. Here's a device that's relatively budget-friendly -- the HP Omen 16, which is down to $850 from its original price of $1,300 following a $450 discount from HP. We're not sure how much time is remaining for you to get the gaming laptop at 34% off though, so we recommend pushing through with the purchase immediately.

Why you should buy the HP Omen 16 gaming laptop
The HP Omen 16 isn't as powerful as the top-of-the-line models of the best gaming laptops, but it packs more than enough punch to play the best PC games without any issues. Inside the device are the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS processor and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, plus 16GB of RAM that's the best place to start for gaming, according to our guide on how much RAM do you need. With these specifications, your video games will be running smoothly, and they'll look sharp and colorful on the HP Omen 16's 16.1-inch screen with Full HD resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.