Eternal Strands Unveils Minimum PC Requirements

Eternal Strands marks the exciting debut of Yellow Brick Games, a fresh new face in the gaming landscape, featuring the intriguing character Brynn as its star. The game showcases various enticing elements like gear customization and dynamic day and night cycles that players are sure to enjoy. Recently, Yellow Brick Games has shared the essential specs required to run their promising new title on PC, both for playing on minimum settings and for an optimal experience.

Set to launch on January 28, 2025, Eternal Strands is the brainchild of industry veterans, including former Dragon Age director Mike Laidlaw. The game invites players into the shoes of Brynn, a warrior embarking on a quest to uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization known as the Enclave. With powers that allow Brynn to conjure ice or incinerate foes, the game promises a rich tapestry of strategic combat and exploration. Beyond the intriguing narrative, the developers have confirmed exciting features like a crafting system and nearly limitless climbing abilities.

Yellow Brick Games has made public the required PC specifications for those eager to immerse themselves in Brynn’s journey. To run the game on minimum settings, players will need a system with at least Windows 10 (64-bit), an Intel Core i5-9400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3350G processor, 8 GB of RAM, and 24 GB of storage. Graphically, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB, or Intel Arc A580 is necessary. For those aiming at the recommended experience, an Intel Core i5-11600 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X processor and 16 GB of RAM is advised, paired with a more powerful GPU like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6800 16 GB.

Curious gamers can already sink their teeth into a demo of Eternal Strands, exploring a slice of what the game has to offer ahead of its full release. In the demo, players can navigate through two areas, experiment with the crafting system, test three distinct weapon types, and wield a limited array of magic spells. With a completion time ranging from one to four hours, the demo’s progress will seamlessly transition to the full game.

In recent conversations with Game Rant, directors Mike Laidlaw and Frederic St-Laurent shed light on the hard work and industry experience backing this ambitious project. Drawing from their deep well of expertise from notable titles like Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Dragon Age, and Watch Dogs, the Yellow Brick Games team seeks to set a new benchmark in action-adventure gaming with Eternal Strands. Their development journey promises a noteworthy game shaped by seasoned hands and high hopes.