Official PC system requirements
The table below reflects the current pre-release requirements published by both Steam and Epic Games Store. Because the game does not release until October 23, 2026, it is still sensible to re-check the storefront shortly before launch in case the developer revises the specification.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor | Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.8 GHz or higher | Hexa-core Intel or AMD, 3.2 GHz or higher |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 1060 / RX 580 or higher | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or higher |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Steam also states that a 64-bit processor and operating system are required.[1] Epic publishes the same Windows, CPU, memory, GPU, DirectX and storage values.[2]
Minimum requirements explained
The minimum target is comparatively modest by modern PC standards, especially on the storage side. A GTX 1060 or RX 580 is older hardware, and 8 GB of RAM remains common in entry-level systems. That makes the minimum tier encouraging for players with older gaming PCs.
However, “minimum” should not be translated into a guaranteed visual target. The developer has not attached an official resolution, frame rate, graphics preset or image-quality target to the minimum specification. We therefore do not label the GTX 1060 / RX 580 tier as “1080p Low at 30 FPS,” because that specific performance claim has not been published.
The CPU requirement is similarly broad: a quad-core Intel or AMD processor at 2.8 GHz or higher. No exact Intel Core or AMD Ryzen model is named. Clock speed alone also does not make two processors equivalent, so players comparing very old quad-core CPUs should treat the specification as a general floor rather than a perfect compatibility test.
Recommended requirements explained
The recommended tier is much more demanding than the minimum specification. Memory doubles from 8 GB to 16 GB, the CPU requirement moves from quad-core to hexa-core, and the GPU target jumps from GTX 1060 / RX 580 class hardware to an RTX 3070 8 GB or RX 6800 XT.
That large GPU gap is worth noticing, but it should not be overinterpreted. An RTX 3070 recommendation does not automatically mean the game is targeting 4K, ray tracing, ultra settings or 120 FPS. Likewise, the RX 6800 XT listing does not establish a specific AMD graphics preset. Neither Steam nor Epic currently provides a performance target alongside the recommended tier.[1][2]
The safest interpretation is simple: the publisher recommends substantially stronger hardware than the minimum requirement, especially on the GPU side, for the intended higher-quality experience.
Does the game require 8 GB of VRAM?
The wording needs care here. Steam lists the recommended NVIDIA card as GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB). That tells us the named RTX 3070 example has 8 GB in the published requirement. It does not necessarily prove that every acceptable recommended GPU must have exactly 8 GB of VRAM, because the AMD side is listed as RX 6800 XT or higher and the storefront does not separately publish a universal “8 GB VRAM required” line.
For SEO accuracy, the better wording is: the recommended NVIDIA example is an RTX 3070 8 GB. We would not turn that into a separate hard requirement until Trailmark or Bamtang explicitly says so.
How much storage does Clans of the Forest need?
Both Steam and Epic currently list 4 GB of storage.[1][2] That is unusually compact compared with many modern 3D games and is useful information for players with smaller SSDs or handheld PCs.
Still, “4 GB available space” should not be confused with an exact final download size. Installed size, compressed download size and the amount of temporary free space required during an update can differ. Day-one patches, language data and post-launch updates can also change the footprint.
A practical approach is to keep more than 4 GB free rather than filling a drive to the exact published minimum.
Does it require an SSD?
No SSD requirement is currently listed. Steam and Epic specify only 4 GB available storage and do not distinguish SSD from HDD.[1][2]
That does not prove HDD performance will be identical to SSD performance. It simply means an SSD is not currently part of the official published requirement.
Is DirectX 12 required?
Yes. Both the minimum and recommended specifications list DirectX 12. If you are checking an older Windows PC, GPU compatibility with DirectX 12 matters in addition to CPU and RAM.
The storefront does not currently list a DirectX 11 fallback. Players should therefore avoid assuming DX11 support exists simply because a GPU can otherwise run similar games.
Windows 10 and Windows 11 support
The official PC listing supports Windows 10/11 64-bit. Windows 11 is therefore not mandatory; Windows 10 remains in the published requirement.
The page does not list a 32-bit Windows version, so a 64-bit operating system is required.
Is there a Mac version?
No native macOS version is currently listed on Steam or Epic. Epic identifies the available platform as Windows, while Steam publishes only Windows system requirements.[1][2]
That means this guide does not currently describe the game as supporting macOS. If a Mac build is announced later, it should receive its own platform requirements rather than being inferred from the Windows version.
Is there a Linux version?
Native Linux requirements are also not currently published. Community compatibility layers such as Proton are separate from official native Linux support, and pre-release compatibility reports should not be treated as an official platform announcement.
The accurate pre-release answer is: Windows is the confirmed PC platform; native Linux support has not been announced.
Will Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest work on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck compatibility is not established by the current Steam store information. There is no official Verified, Playable or Unsupported status in the material used for this guide.
The minimum GPU and storage requirements may make the game look plausible for handheld PC hardware, but that is not enough to claim compatibility. Steam Deck performance depends on more than raw specifications, including Proton behavior, controls, UI scaling and game-specific graphics settings.
Until Valve or the developer publishes a compatibility status, this guide keeps Steam Deck as not confirmed.
Does the game target 1080p 60 FPS?
No official 1080p/60 performance target is currently attached to either requirements tier. This is one of the easiest pre-release details to accidentally invent.
The storefront tells us what hardware tiers Trailmark lists; it does not tell us whether minimum means 720p/30, 1080p/30 or something else, and it does not tell us whether recommended means 1080p/60, 1440p/60 or 4K.
When real PC benchmarks become available after release, this page can add measured settings and frame rates separately from the official requirement table.
Is 4K confirmed on PC?
No PC-specific 4K performance mode is stated in the official system requirements. Console storefront features should also not be copied over to PC as if they define PC rendering targets.
A powerful PC may of course be capable of high-resolution output, but a guaranteed 4K preset or 4K/60 target should not be published without testing or official documentation.
Does the PC version support a controller?
The system-requirements section itself does not define a detailed controller-support matrix. Other storefront platform listings provide controller-related capabilities on consoles, but this article does not convert those into a specific Steam controller guarantee.
After release, the PC guide should verify keyboard/mouse support, Xbox controller support, PlayStation controller behavior, button prompts and whether remapping is available.
What the requirements do not tell us yet
The following details are not confirmed by the current official PC specification:
- 1080p/30 performance for minimum hardware
- 1080p/60 performance for recommended hardware
- 1440p or 4K target resolutions
- ray tracing support
- DLSS, FSR or XeSS support
- frame-generation support
- an SSD requirement
- a universal 8 GB VRAM minimum
- ultrawide support
- uncapped frame rate
- a 60 FPS cap
- graphics preset names
- Steam Deck Verified status
- native macOS support
- native Linux support
- DirectX 11 fallback
- benchmark results for GTX 1060, RX 580, RTX 3070 or RX 6800 XT
That distinction is especially important before launch. A clean system-requirements page should reproduce the official numbers accurately without inventing the performance profile those numbers supposedly represent.
Can my PC run Clans of the Forest?
A quick pre-release checklist is:
- Confirm you are on Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit.
- Confirm your GPU supports DirectX 12.
- Compare your GPU against the GTX 1060 / RX 580 minimum.
- Make sure you have at least 8 GB RAM.
- Check that your CPU is at least broadly comparable to the published quad-core 2.8 GHz floor.
- Keep more than the listed 4 GB free so updates and installation have breathing room.
If your system sits near the minimum line, wait for launch benchmarks before assuming a specific resolution or frame rate. If your system is around the recommended tier, the official listing indicates that hardware is within the publisher’s recommended target, but exact graphics performance still needs to be measured.
PC requirements versus console versions
The PC requirements apply only to the Windows version. The game is also scheduled for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, but console hardware does not translate into a PC requirement table.
For platform-specific features, use the dedicated platforms guide and individual PC/console pages rather than comparing storefront bullet points as if they were equivalent benchmarks.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the minimum PC requirements?
Windows 10/11 64-bit, a quad-core Intel or AMD processor at 2.8 GHz or higher, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1060 or RX 580 or higher, DirectX 12 and 4 GB available storage.
What are the recommended PC requirements?
Windows 10/11 64-bit, a hexa-core Intel or AMD processor at 3.2 GHz or higher, 16 GB RAM, an RTX 3070 8 GB or RX 6800 XT or higher, DirectX 12 and 4 GB available storage.
How much RAM does Clans of the Forest need?
The official requirement is 8 GB minimum and 16 GB recommended.
How much storage does it need?
Steam and Epic currently list 4 GB of available storage. The final compressed download size may differ from installed-space requirements.
Does it require an SSD?
No SSD requirement is currently published.
Does it require Windows 11?
No. Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-bit are both listed.
Does it require DirectX 12?
Yes. DirectX 12 is listed for both minimum and recommended specifications.
Will it run on Steam Deck?
An official Steam Deck compatibility rating has not been confirmed in the current pre-release information.
Is there a Mac or Linux version?
Native macOS and Linux versions are not currently listed. Windows is the confirmed PC platform.
Does the RTX 3070 recommendation mean 4K gaming?
No official resolution or frame-rate target is attached to the recommended specification, so a 4K target should not be inferred from the GPU model alone.
References
- Steam — Warrior Cats: Clans of the ForestOfficial PC storefront listing with release date, features and minimum/recommended system requirements.
- Epic Games Store — Warrior Cats: Clans of the ForestOfficial Windows storefront listing corroborating the Steam minimum and recommended PC specification.