What Never Was
To run What Never Was (2019) on PC you need at least a Dual Core Processor, 2.5 GHz or higher processor and a DX11 compatible video card, with 4GB of RAM and 50GB 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 What Never Was with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for What Never Was.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Dual Core Processor, 2.5 GHz or higher
- GPU: DX11 compatible video card
- RAM: 4
- Storage: 50
Recommended
- CPU: Intel Core i5
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- RAM: 16
- Storage: 50
Building a PC to play What Never Was at its best
Meeting the What Never Was minimum requirements (a DX11 compatible video card) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 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 What Never Was'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 What Never Was 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 What Never Was with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for What Never Was.
What Never Was — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for What Never Was?
What Never Was needs at least a Dual Core Processor, 2.5 GHz or higher CPU and a DX11 compatible video card graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for What Never Was?
For a smooth experience, What Never Was recommends a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM.
How much RAM does What Never Was need?
What Never Was requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run What Never Was?
The minimum graphics card for What Never Was is a DX11 compatible video card, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
