Sea of Thieves system requirements revealed

With Rare's swashbuckling sandbox adventure Sea of Thieves due next month, the developer has now revealed the specifications you'll need to sink or swim within its sprawling pirate-infested world.

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Budget gaming PC
(~$750/£750) - A good entry-level system.
Mid-range gaming PC
(~$1,250/£1,250) - Our recommended build for most gamers.
High-end gaming PC
(~$2,000/£2,000) - Everything a gamer could want.
Extreme gaming PC
(>$3,000/£3,000) - You won the lotto and are going all-in on gaming.

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In order, here are its recommended, minimum, and the game's aforementioned below-spec 540p settings.

Cruise liner (1080p @60 fps)

OS: Windows 10
CPU: Intel i5 4690 @3.5ghz or AMD FX-8150
RAM: 8GB
DirectX: 11
VRAM: 4GB
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 or AMD Radeon R9 380x
Modern GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 470
HDD: 60GB 7.2k RPM
Graphics settings: Medium ("Rare" in-game)

Bayliner (720p @30fps)

OS: Windows 10
CPU: Intel Q9450 @2.6ghz or AMD Phenom II
RAM: 4GB
DirectX: 11
VRAM: 1GB
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon 7750
Modern GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1030 or AMD R7 450
HDD: 60GB 5.4k RPM
Graphics settings: Low ("Common" in-game)

Bin liner (540p @30fps)

OS: Windows 10
CPU: Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 or Intel Iris 540
RAM: 4GB
DirectX: 11
VRAM: 1GB
GPU: Integrated
Modern GPU: Integrated
HDD: 60GB 5.4k RPM
Graphics settings: Minimum ("Cursed" in-game)

Rare provides the following infographic, which also caters to those among us travelling first class in 4K. Check it out (click the top right to expand):

Sea of Thieves is due March 20. Check out the rest of our coverage this-a-way.