Can I Run Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition?
Rare Ltd · 2020
Sea of Thieves is a smash-hit pirate adventure game, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, intense battles, vanquishing sea monsters and more. Dive in with this revised edition of the game, which includes access to digital bonus media.
Can You Run Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270 | Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080ti - AMD Radeon Rx Vega 64 - Intel A750 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i3 4170 @ 3.7 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz | Intel i7 4790 @4Ghz - AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.6Ghz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | Windows® 10 64-bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition is a demanding action game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 77 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 35 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 146 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–160 FPS
Excellent
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Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel i3 4170 @ 3.7 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz | Intel i7 4790 @4Ghz - AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.6Ghz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270 | Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080ti - AMD Radeon Rx Vega 64 - Intel A750 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 100 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher Processor: Intel i3 4170 @ 3.7 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 100 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 64-bit Processor: Intel i7 4790 @4Ghz - AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.6Ghz Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080ti - AMD Radeon Rx Vega 64 - Intel A750 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 100 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition — FAQ
Can I run Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 77 FPS at 1080p in Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition. Budget GPUs get about 35 FPS and high-end GPUs around 146 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition?+
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition needs at least a Intel i3 4170 @ 3.7 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz processor, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 100 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher.
Can Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition run without a graphics card?+
No — Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270).
How much RAM does Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition need?+
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.