The Lantern of the Laughless Saint System Requirements
The Lantern of the Laughless Saint system requirements: official minimums — Windows 10 64-bit, i5-4460, 8 GB RAM, GTX 970 or R9 290, DirectX 12, 8 GB storage.
The official minimum PC requirements for The Lantern of the Laughless Saint are a 64-bit Windows 10 or newer system, an Intel Core i5-4460-class quad-core CPU or better, 8 GB of RAM, an Nvidia GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290-class graphics card, DirectX 12 and 8 GB of available storage. These are the minimums for the Steam Early Access release on August 17, 2026 on Windows PC. A recommended specification has not been published, which remains TBC after Early Access.
Official Minimum PC Requirements
| Component | Minimum requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 or newer |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4460-class quad-core or better |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| GPU | Nvidia GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290-class |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
| Network | Required for multiplayer |
The table reproduces the published minimum specification for the game. These are the numbers the developer has committed to as the entry point for running the game. The source that publishes them describes them as minimum requirements rather than anything more.
The minimums apply to the Early Access release on August 17, 2026 on Windows PC. Because the game launched on Steam, the requirements are written for the PC version specifically. Requirements for other platforms would be separate, and no such listings exist yet.
What the Minimums Do and Don’t Promise
The published table gives minimum requirements rather than reliable performance targets for every resolution or frame rate. Meeting the minimums means the game should run, but it does not guarantee a specific experience at high settings or high refresh rates. Players on the edge of the minimum spec should expect to tune their settings.
The i5-4460 class and the GTX 970 or R9 290 class point to a mid-2010s quad-core PC as the baseline. That is a modest bar by 2026 standards, which suggests the game is designed to be accessible on older hardware at minimum settings. The exact frame rates and resolutions achievable at the minimum spec are TBC after Early Access.
If your PC comfortably exceeds these numbers, you should have more headroom, but the published material does not yet define what that headroom buys you. The developer has not published a recommended tier, so performance expectations above the minimum are TBC. The release date page has the launch details if you are planning your upgrade around day one.
A minimum specification is a floor, not a recommendation. Developers publish it so players can check whether their machine qualifies, and the numbers are usually chosen conservatively. The game’s minimums sit well below what many gaming PCs from the past few years offer, which widens the pool of players who can join the Early Access launch.
Recommended Requirements: TBC
There is no official recommended specification table yet. The published material covers only the minimums, and no source lists a recommended CPU, GPU or RAM configuration. Until the developer publishes one, the recommended tier remains TBC after Early Access.
In practice, that means players who want to know what hardware delivers a smooth experience at common settings will have to wait or rely on player reports after launch. Early Access players themselves are likely to become the best source of performance data once the game is out. This wiki will update this page when an official recommended table appears.
A reasonable rule of thumb, based on how these numbers compare with similar open-world RPGs, is that the minimum spec targets low-to-medium settings. That comparison is an estimate rather than an official statement, so treat it as guidance instead of fact. Confirmed performance guidance remains TBC after Early Access.
Storage and DirectX 12
The game needs 8 GB of available storage, which is modest for an open-world RPG. Leaving a comfortable margin above that is sensible. During Early Access, the planned 1–2 week update cadence means the installed size could grow over time.
DirectX 12 is listed as a requirement, which means the system needs a DirectX 12 capable GPU and a Windows version with current drivers. The minimum OS is 64-bit Windows 10 or newer, which is the only operating system officially named. Windows 11 falls under “or newer,” while older Windows versions are not listed as supported.
Because the only published OS is 64-bit Windows 10 or newer, macOS and Linux are not covered by the requirements table. Their absence matches the platform situation on the release date page, where only Windows PC is confirmed for launch. macOS and Linux versions remain TBC.
Network Requirements for Multiplayer
A network connection is required for multiplayer. The requirement applies to the co-op side of the game, which is planned as full co-op from day one of Early Access. The co-op guide explains how multiplayer works in practice.
Single-player is not described as needing a persistent network connection, but the requirement is only stated for multiplayer. If you plan to play alone, the network line is less relevant to you; if you plan to play with friends, factor a stable connection into your setup. The exact bandwidth or connection quality expectations are TBC.
Multiplayer also matters when choosing where to install the game. Storage, network and the rest of the minimums are part of the same published table, so treat them as a package when checking your PC. The Early Access page explains what the launch build contains if you are deciding whether to jump in.
How to Check Your PC
The quickest check is to compare your hardware against the table: confirm Windows 10 64-bit or newer, count your CPU cores and generation, and compare your GPU model against the GTX 970 or R9 290 class. RAM of 8 GB or more and at least 8 GB of free storage complete the basics. Most players can make this comparison from the specifications printed on their PC or laptop.
Tools like the system information panel in Windows can confirm your OS version, RAM, CPU and GPU model. If you are unsure whether your graphics card meets the DirectX 12 requirement, checking the GPU’s supported feature level is the direct way to know. The publisher of the minimums is the final authority on whether a configuration qualifies.
Remember that the minimums are not performance targets for every resolution or frame rate. Meeting them is the entry ticket, and the quality of the experience at higher settings is a separate question that remains TBC. The beginner guide is a good next stop if you are new to the game, and the FAQ covers common questions about the launch.