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The Missing Tail PC System Requirements
Compare The Missing Tail minimum and recommended PC specs: Windows, CPU, RAM, GPU, DirectX 11, broadband, and 10 GB storage.
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The current answer
The minimum PC target is Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i5-4460 or Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM, a GTX 960 or RX 570, DirectX 11, broadband, and 10 GB storage. The recommended target raises CPU, memory, GPU, and OS requirements.
- Minimum RAM
- 8 GB
- Recommended RAM
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 10 GB
- DirectX
- Version 11
Minimum and recommended specifications
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 570 | NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5600 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband internet | Broadband internet |
| Storage | 10 GB available | 10 GB available |
How to read these requirements
Meeting the minimum list means your hardware matches the developer's lowest published target; it does not promise a particular resolution, frame rate, or graphics preset. The Steam page does not attach performance numbers to either tier.
The broadband requirement is especially relevant to online play and Remote Play Together. Local split-screen may still benefit from updates and platform services, but it avoids streaming the guest's video over the internet.
Pre-launch PC checklist
- Confirm Windows is 64-bit and DirectX 11 is available.
- Compare the exact GPU model, not only its memory amount.
- Keep more than 10 GB free for installation overhead and future updates.
- Use a stable wired connection when hosting Remote Play Together.
- Wait for launch testing before assuming ultrawide, handheld-PC, or high-refresh support.
Common questions
Quick answers
How much storage does The Missing Tail need?
Steam currently lists 10 GB of available storage.
Does it run on Windows 10?
Windows 10 64-bit is the minimum listed operating system.
Will it run on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck compatibility has not been published.
Sources
Primary pages used for the facts above. Links open the publisher's page.
Keep planning your co-op run
The Missing Tail is announced for Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. Steam currently lists Windows requirements; the official pages do not yet identify specific PlayStation or Xbox generations, a Switch version, macOS, or Linux support.
Read guideOnline co-op is listed on Steam, with Remote Play Together as the named PC route. The game is built around two players. The public console material does not yet explain its online invitation system.
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No release date has been announced for The Missing Tail. Steam currently lists the planned release as “To be announced,” and the official FAQ directs players to the waitlist for future launch news.
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