Can I Run No Man's Sky?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Nvidia GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 470 4GB, Intel UHD graphics 630 | — | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Core i3 | — | Detecting... |
| RAM | 8 GB | — | Detecting... |
| Storage | 15 GB | — | — |
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No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run No Man's Sky on my PC?
To run No Man's Sky you need at least a GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or a Radeon RX 470 4GB, plus 8 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for No Man's Sky?
No Man's Sky minimum requirements: GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 470 4GB, Intel UHD graphics 630, CPU: Intel Core i3, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 15 GB.
What are the recommended specs for No Man's Sky?
No Man's Sky recommended specs: GPU: Not specified, CPU: Not specified, RAM: —, Storage: —.
How many GB is No Man's Sky?
No Man's Sky requires at least 15 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run No Man's Sky?
No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for No Man's Sky. You would need a stronger card (roughly GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or better) for a playable experience.
Is No Man's Sky CPU or GPU intensive?
No Man's Sky is primarily GPU intensive. The minimum GPU tier is high relative to the CPU requirement, so the graphics card is the main bottleneck — upgrading your GPU will deliver the biggest frame rate gains.
Can Steam Deck run No Man's Sky?
Yes! No Man's Sky is Deck Verified by Valve. It works perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support, proper display, and great performance out of the box.
How many players can run No Man's Sky?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 90% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for No Man's Sky. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
