PUBG System Requirements: Minimum, Recommended and Console

To run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on PC, you need at least 64-bit Windows 10, an Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD FX-6300, 8 GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB or AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB, and 40 GB of free storage. For smooth play, KRAFTON recommends an i5-6600K or Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB of RAM, a GTX 1060 3GB or RX 580 4GB, and 50 GB of storage. On console, PUBG now runs only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Last checked: November 9, 2026.

PUBG PC system requirements

These numbers match on the Steam store page and PUBG Support.

PUBG Support explains what each tier means:

• Minimum is what you need to launch and play the game. It "may not provide the smoothest gameplay experience," so expect to use low settings.
• Recommended is aimed at running PUBG at 144 FPS in most situations, which suits a 144 Hz monitor.

The game is free to download, so you can install it and test your own PC at no cost. If you're wondering about the paid upgrade, see Is PUBG Free? BATTLEGROUNDS Plus Explained.

Competitive PC specs

PUBG Support also lists a third, higher tier for players who want very high frame rates on a high-refresh monitor:

You don't need this to play well. It's KRAFTON's guide for hardware that can hold high frame rates on monitors of 144 Hz and above. Note that the competitive tier asks for 32 GB of RAM, double the recommended 16 GB.

Does PUBG run on Mac or Linux?

Not natively. The Steam store lists Windows as the only supported PC platform, and the requirements call for a 64-bit processor and 64-bit Windows. There's no official macOS or Linux version.

How to check if your PC can run PUBG

You can find your specs in Windows in a minute:

1. Processor and RAM: open Settings > System > About. Your processor and installed RAM are listed under Device specifications.
2. Graphics card: press Windows + R, type dxdiag and press Enter. Open the Display tab to see your graphics card and its memory.
3. Free space: open File Explorer and check the drive you install games on. Leave room beyond the 40 to 50 GB, because updates need extra space while they install.

Compare what you find with the tables above. A newer processor or graphics card from the same brand is usually faster than the older model listed, but compare benchmarks if you're unsure, since model numbers don't always tell the whole story.

Upscaling: DLSS and FSR

Since Update 43.1 in September 2026, PUBG on PC supports NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 4.1. Upscaling renders the game at a lower resolution and rebuilds a sharp image, which can raise your frame rate on weaker hardware.

To turn it on:

1. Go to Settings > Graphics > Advanced.
2. Set Anti-Aliasing to Medium, High or Ultra. The upscaling options only appear at these levels.
3. Under Resolution Upscaling, pick NVIDIA DLSS or AMD FSR, depending on your graphics card.
4. Choose a quality level yourself, or let the game pick one automatically for your resolution.

Which options appear depends on your graphics card and system, so you may not see both.

Console versions: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

PUBG left last-generation consoles with Update 38.2 on November 13, 2025. Since then, PUBG Console runs only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it can no longer be downloaded or played on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.

KRAFTON published these target specs for the current-generation versions:

On Xbox Series S you choose between the two modes: 1080p at 60 FPS or 1440p at 30 FPS. KRAFTON said its goal across consoles was a stable 60 FPS, partly because console players play together through cross-play.

If you played on PS4 or Xbox One, your account and purchased items carried over. PlayStation players had to download the separate PS5 version, while Xbox players got the new version through Smart Delivery. PS4 settings didn't carry over to PS5, and PlayStation trophies were reset, while Xbox achievements stayed.

Tips if your PC is close to the minimum

If your PC only just meets the minimum, these steps help the most:

• Update your graphics driver from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel before you play.
• Start from the lowest preset, then raise only the settings you care about. PUBG Support suggests lowering advanced options such as anti-aliasing and shadows if you need more performance.
• Try DLSS or FSR if your graphics card supports them.
• Close background apps, especially browsers, overlays and recording tools.
• Install the game on an SSD if you have one. It doesn't appear in the official requirements, but it usually shortens loading times.
• Plug in laptops and make sure the game runs on the dedicated graphics card, not the integrated one.

For a full walk-through of the in-game options, see our best PUBG settings guide.

Frequently asked questions

What are the minimum requirements for PUBG?

You need 64-bit Windows 10, an Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD FX-6300, 8 GB of RAM, a GTX 960 2GB or Radeon R7 370 2GB, DirectX 11 and 40 GB of storage. KRAFTON warns that minimum specs may not give the smoothest experience.

Can PUBG run on 8 GB of RAM?

Yes, 8 GB is the official minimum. KRAFTON recommends 16 GB for smoother play at around 144 FPS, and 32 GB for its competitive tier.

How many GB is PUBG?

PUBG needs 40 GB of free space at minimum and 50 GB at the recommended level. Leave some extra room, since large updates need space while they install.

Is PUBG still on PS4 and Xbox One?

No. Support for PS4 and Xbox One ended with Update 38.2 on November 13, 2025. PUBG Console now runs only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and existing accounts carried over.

Does PUBG support DLSS?

Yes. Since Update 43.1 in September 2026, PUBG on PC supports NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 4.1. The options appear in the advanced graphics settings when anti-aliasing is set to Medium or higher.

What FPS does PUBG run at on PS5?

KRAFTON targets 60 FPS at 1440p on PS5, and 60 FPS at dynamic 4K on PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X. Xbox Series S lets you choose 1080p at 60 FPS or 1440p at 30 FPS.

Can you play PUBG on a Mac?

Not natively. PUBG is only released for 64-bit Windows on PC, and there's no official macOS version.