Firewatch

Firewatch

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Firewatch (2016) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent processor and a NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory, with 6GB of RAM and 4GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Firewatch with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Firewatch.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory
  • RAM: 6
  • Storage: 4
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

Firewatch — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Firewatch?
Firewatch needs at least a Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory graphics card, 6GB of RAM and 4GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Firewatch?
For a smooth experience, Firewatch recommends a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Firewatch need?
Firewatch requires 6GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Firewatch?
The minimum graphics card for Firewatch is a NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.