Official specs from Steam

Defect system requirements

Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native Linux build available.

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Minimum

NoteRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OSWindows 10/11 (64-bit versions)
ProcessorIntel Core i5-8400 @ 2.80GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB equivalent or better
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Additional NotesSSD recommended

Recommended

NoteRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OSWindows 10/11 (64-bit versions)
ProcessorIntel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA RTX 3070 8GB equivalent or better
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Additional NotesSSD recommended

FAQ

What graphics card do I need for Defect?

Minimum: NVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB equivalent or better. Recommended: NVIDIA RTX 3070 8GB equivalent or better.

How much RAM does Defect need?

Defect needs 16 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.

Does Defect run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?

There is no native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.