Blight: Survival System Requirements

Steam currently publishes minimum system requirements for Blight: Survival that look like a placeholder-era PC floor: 64-bit Windows (listing includes older Windows versions Valve itself is phasing out of client support), an Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX 4350 class CPU, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 670 / AMD Radeon HD 7870 class GPU, DirectX 11, broadband networking, and about 20 GB storage. Treat these as directional, not final.

Why these numbers will probably move

The project has rebuilt core systems and continues to show denser in-engine spaces. Unreal-powered medieval scenes with gore, fog, and co-op entities often outgrow first-listed minimums. Playtest builds may demand more RAM and VRAM than the store page still shows.

Recommended mindset (fan guidance)

Until official recommended specs appear, aim for: modern quad-core or better, 16 GB RAM, a GPU with at least 6 — C8 GB VRAM, SSD install, and up-to-date GPU drivers. That is not a studio promise — it is practical headroom for a 2026-era test build.

Console players

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions are planned. Console specs are fixed hardware; your prep is storage reservation, network quality for co-op, and account links for cross-play later (Platforms & Release.

Network

Broadband is listed even for PvE co-op. Solo offline play is planned according to FAQ language, but test waves may still require online authentication. Keep a stable connection for Playtest sessions.

Storage hygiene

Leave free space beyond 20 GB. Trailer recordings, crash dumps, and multiple build versions eat disks quietly.

Verification steps before a wave

1. Check the installer’s own min-spec dialog. 2) Run vendor benchmarks on a similar UE title you own. 3) Disable overlays if stutter appears. 4) Note settings that preserve readability for parries (Parry & Shields.

Accessibility and performance

If you need lower motion intensity or subtitle scaling, request it in feedback when missing. Performance should not erase readability of enemy tells (Combat System.

Laptop caveats

Thermals throttle heavy melee games mid-fight. Use a cool surface and plug in power profiles before blaming netcode.

Keep expectations honest

Clearing minimums does not guarantee high frame rates at cinematic trailer settings. Adjust and extract safely anyway (Mission Survival.

Upscale order if you are below comfort

First: install on an SSD. Second: 16 GB RAM. Third: a GPU with modern VRAM headroom. CPU upgrades help, but horror maps often hitch first on storage and memory pressure. Re-read this System Requirements note before each Blight: Survival wave in case Steam changed the table.

Specs caution after rebuilds

Steam minimums can lag behind UE5 realities after foundational rewrites. Treat listed CPU/GPU lines as a floor to revisit when a public build ships. SSD storage and stable multiplayer bandwidth matter for playtests now.

Laptop advice

Prefer high performance power plans, close overlays that hitch cameras, and test thermals before a timed Playtest Squad session.

Closing note

Re-check specs when a public build exists. Until then, assume UE5 playtests want headroom, SSD space, and a quiet background.

Overlay offenders

Disable extra OSD overlays that hitch frame pacing during camera swings. Playtest feedback about “combat feels floaty” sometimes traces to capture software, not Haenir’s netcode.

Resolution humility

If a playtest hitch report coincides with 4K max settings on mid-tier GPUs, include your resolution and upscaler choices. Context turns “game poorly optimized” into actionable UE5 data for Haenir and Behaviour.

Final prep

Update GPU drivers a day early, not five minutes before login. Verify overlay settings, headset default device, and that your SSD has tens of gigabytes free for UE5 packages common to modern playtests.