Star Wars: Squadrons PC system requirements and file size revealed

Electronic Arts and Motive Studios revealed Star Wars: Squadrons to the world recently. PC gamers need to know if their gaming rig is up to the task, so we've got you covered with the Star Wars: Squadrons PC system requirements. 

Star Wars: Squadrons PC system requirements

The game is an immersive first-person space dogfighting experience set in the Star Wars universe, with full VR support. While we haven't seen actual gameplay yet, the reveal trailer was rendered entirely in the Frostbite engine, and it looks beautiful.

• Read more: Star Wars: Squadrons reveal: Cinematic trailer, cross-play, VR support, price and more

For PC gamers, one of the most important aspects of a new game is its requirements. Electronic Arts and Motive Studios have revealed the full minimum, recommended, and VR PC system requirements for Star Wars: Squadrons. 

There's also the matter of the Star Wars: Squadrons file size, which is smaller than the average AAA title. 

Star Wars dogfighting at it's finest (Picture: Electronic Arts)

Check out the Star Wars PC system requirements below, starting with the minimum needed.

Minimum requirements:

• OS: Windows 10
• DirectX 11
• CPU: Intel Core i5-7600 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
• RAM: 8GB
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7850
• HDD Space: 30GB
• Multiplayer Online Connection Requirements: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection

Recommended requirements (non-VR), minimum for VR:

• OS: Windows 10
• DirectX 11
• CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
• RAM: 16GB
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480
• HDD Space: 30GB
• Multiplayer Online Connection Requirements: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection

Recommended VR requirements:

• OS: Windows 10
• DirectX 11
• CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
• RAM: 16GB
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 570
• HDD Space: 30GB
• Multiplayer Online Connection Requirements: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection

The Star Wars: Squadrons PC system requirements aren't too bad at all. Anyone with a decent gaming PC should be able to at least play the game. Further, the file size is relatively small compared to some other AAA titles out there.