Unreal Engine 5
Developer: Epic Games · Version: 5.6 · Latest stable release: 2025-06-01
Categories: Game Development, 3D & Rendering · Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
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Minimum requirements
- OS:
- Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU:
- Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz or faster
- GPU:
- DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 compatible graphics card
- RAM:
- 8 GB
- Storage:
- 100+ GB for engine install; SSD strongly advised for projects
Recommended requirements
- OS:
- Windows 10/11 64-bit
- CPU:
- Intel or AMD quad-core processor, 2.5 GHz or faster
- GPU:
- DirectX 12 compatible graphics card with 8 GB graphics RAM or more
- RAM:
- 32 GB
- Storage:
- NVMe SSD with substantial free space for projects
Recommended CPU, RAM, and graphics RAM values are from Epic's official Hardware and Software Specifications for Unreal Engine (Windows recommended hardware). gpuTier 30 is a RenderReady approximation to represent a reasonable GPU class around 8 GB VRAM — Epic does not publish a numeric tier. Minimum numeric checker values (gpuTier 8, 8 GB RAM) are a RenderReady baseline for the compatibility checker, not a published Epic hardware minimum profile; Epic's documented minimums are primarily software requirements. Nanite, Lumen, and Virtual Shadow Maps may need substantially more hardware depending on project. Source: Epic Games — Hardware and Software Specifications for Unreal Engine.