Can I Run Project AETHER: First Contact?
As a threat from beyond looms over the solar system, Project AETHER is ready to deploy! Take control of the powerful AETHER mech in this rhythmic and tactical space shooter which combines classic arca...
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | Intel Core i3 |
|---|---|
| GPU | GPU with 1GB VRAM |
| VRAM | 1 GB |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 4 GB HDD |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
Recommended requirements
| CPU | Intel Core i5 or above |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 4 GB HDD |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
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Can you run Project AETHER: First Contact?
Project AETHER: First Contact targets a mainstream modern PC: GPU with 1GB VRAM and 4 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 for the recommended experience. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.
Bottleneck: GPU
Projected by resolution
| Resolution | Projection | Headroom |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Comfortable | 1.7x |
| 1440p | Borderline | 0.96x |
| 4K | Below the bar | 0.43x |
A projection, not a measurement. We scale the published GPU requirement by pixel count, since 1440p draws 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p and 4K draws 4 times as many, then compare against RTX 3060 / Ryzen 5 build. The publisher did not state a target resolution, so 1080p is assumed as the baseline. We hold no frame rate data, so no FPS figure is claimed. Headroom above 1 means the reference machine has room to spare at that resolution.
Common GPUs
| Graphics card | Verdict |
|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6 GB | Runs great |
| GTX 1060 Laptop | Runs well |
| GTX 1650 4 GB | Runs well |
| GTX 1650 Laptop | Runs well |
| RTX 2060 6 GB | Runs great |
| RTX 2060 Laptop | Runs great |
| RTX 3060 12 GB | Runs great |
| RTX 3060 Laptop | Runs great |
| RTX 4060 8 GB | Runs great |
| RTX 4060 Laptop | Runs great |
| RTX 3070 8 GB | Runs great |
| RTX 3070 Laptop | Runs great |
| RTX 4070 12 GB | Runs great |
| RTX 4070 Laptop | Runs great |
| RX 6600 8 GB | Runs great |
Each card is compared against Project AETHER: First Contact's published GPU requirement, assuming an otherwise-capable PC. Laptop rows use the real mobile chip's benchmark, a mobile GPU is always slower than its desktop namesake.
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Can my PC run Project AETHER: First Contact?
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What are the minimum system requirements for Project AETHER: First Contact?
The minimum requirements are CPU: Intel Core i3; GPU: GPU with 1GB VRAM; 4 GB RAM.
How much storage does Project AETHER: First Contact need?
Project AETHER: First Contact needs about 4 GB of HDD storage.
Can an RTX 3060 run Project AETHER: First Contact?
The RTX 3060 runs Project AETHER: First Contact comfortably, clearing the title's GPU requirement with room to spare.
What is the bottleneck for Project AETHER: First Contact?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Project AETHER: First Contact is the GPU.