Generation Zero®
To run Generation Zero® (2019) on PC you need at least a Intel i5 Quad Core processor and a nVidia GTX 660 / ATI HD7870 - 2GB VRAM / Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 580, with 8GB of RAM and 35GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel i7 Quad Core and a nVidia GTX 960 / R9 280 - 4GB VRAM with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Generation Zero® with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Generation Zero®.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Intel i5 Quad Core
- GPU: nVidia GTX 660 / ATI HD7870 - 2GB VRAM / Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 580
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 35
Recommended
- CPU: Intel i7 Quad Core
- GPU: nVidia GTX 960 / R9 280 - 4GB VRAM
- RAM: 16
- Storage: 35
Building a PC to play Generation Zero® at its best
Meeting the Generation Zero® minimum requirements (a nVidia GTX 660 / ATI HD7870 - 2GB VRAM / Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 580) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended nVidia GTX 960 / R9 280 - 4GB VRAM is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift Generation Zero®'s frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.
The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 16GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Generation Zero® back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.
The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against Generation Zero® with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Generation Zero®.
Generation Zero® — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for Generation Zero®?
Generation Zero® needs at least a Intel i5 Quad Core CPU and a nVidia GTX 660 / ATI HD7870 - 2GB VRAM / Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 580 graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 35GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for Generation Zero®?
For a smooth experience, Generation Zero® recommends a Intel i7 Quad Core and a nVidia GTX 960 / R9 280 - 4GB VRAM with 16GB of RAM.
How much RAM does Generation Zero® need?
Generation Zero® requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run Generation Zero®?
The minimum graphics card for Generation Zero® is a nVidia GTX 660 / ATI HD7870 - 2GB VRAM / Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 580, while a nVidia GTX 960 / R9 280 - 4GB VRAM is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
