Can I Run WildStar?
Carbine Studios · 2016
Critically acclaimed and now Free to Play, WildStar is a fantastical sci-fi MMO where you can join your friends or undertake your own epic adventures on the fabled planet Nexus!
Can You Run WildStar?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against WildStar’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run WildStar — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce® 8800 GT, ATI® Radeon® HD 4850, or better | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460, Radeon® HD 5830, or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Pentium® Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Phenom™ X3 2.3 GHz, or better | Intel® Core™ i5 Quad Core 2.66GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3GHz, or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® XP SP3 (32-bit) or later | Windows Vista® (64-bit) or later |
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? →WildStar is a demanding free to play game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 79 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 150 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~135–165 FPS
Excellent
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WildStar System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for WildStar, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP SP3 (32-bit) or later | Windows Vista® (64-bit) or later |
| Processor | Intel® Pentium® Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Phenom™ X3 2.3 GHz, or better | Intel® Core™ i5 Quad Core 2.66GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3GHz, or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce® 8800 GT, ATI® Radeon® HD 4850, or better | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460, Radeon® HD 5830, or better |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® XP SP3 (32-bit) or later Processor: Intel® Pentium® Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Phenom™ X3 2.3 GHz, or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® 8800 GT, ATI® Radeon® HD 4850, or better Storage: 30 GB available space
Recommended
OS *: Windows Vista® (64-bit) or later Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 Quad Core 2.66GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3GHz, or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460, Radeon® HD 5830, or better Storage: 30 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
WildStar — FAQ
Can I run WildStar?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in WildStar. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 150 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 WildStar?+
WildStar needs at least a Intel® Pentium® Core2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Phenom™ X3 2.3 GHz, or better processor, a NVIDIA GeForce® 8800 GT, ATI® Radeon® HD 4850, or better graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 30 GB available space of storage, running Windows® XP SP3 (32-bit) or later.
Can WildStar run without a graphics card?+
No — WildStar is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce® 8800 GT, ATI® Radeon® HD 4850, or better).
How much RAM does WildStar need?+
WildStar officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.