Does Dear Passengers require Windows 10?
The current minimum specification lists 64-bit Windows 10.
Equipment check
Dear Passengers system requirements for PC
Steam publishes one official minimum specification for Windows. FLEXUS has not added recommended hardware, performance targets, Steam Deck support, or requirements for another operating system.
The current minimum is Windows 10 (64-bit), Intel Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz or equivalent, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, DirectX 12, and 4 GB available space.
| Operating system | Confirmed Minimum: Windows 10 (64-bit) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Confirmed Minimum: Intel Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory | Confirmed Minimum: 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Confirmed Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT |
| DirectX | Confirmed Minimum: Version 12 |
| Storage | Confirmed Minimum: 4 GB available space |
| Recommended | Not announced No recommended specification is published. |
How to read the list
Minimum does not mean a performance promise
A minimum specification describes the lowest hardware FLEXUS currently lists for running the game. It does not tell us the target resolution, graphics preset, average frame rate, or how the game performs during a physics-heavy cabin emergency.
The processor line names an Intel Core i5 running at 2.5 GHz or an equivalent chip, but no generation or core count is given. Clock speed alone is not enough to determine compatibility with every modern processor.
The graphics line is unusual because the GTX 1060 and RX 6600 XT are not direct performance matches. Both are listed as the official minimum, but real-world performance may differ.
Because the game is pre-release, the minimum should be treated as the current store requirement rather than a final buying guarantee. Check the official Steam system requirements before buying, because pre-release specifications can change.
The reveal trailer shows why players are asking about performance: cockpit work, loose cabin objects, passengers, weather, and exterior repair scenes all suggest moments with more happening than a static cabin view. That footage does not provide a frame-rate target, so it belongs beside the minimum list, not above it.
What is missing
Recommended specs and platform details
Steam currently shows only a minimum column. There is no official recommended CPU, amount of RAM, GPU, storage target, or performance profile. An SSD is not listed as a requirement.
Windows 11 support is not specifically listed.
There is also no published Steam Deck rating, Linux build, macOS build, controller requirement, VR requirement, ultrawide support statement, or upscaling feature list. Those details should remain separate from the confirmed minimum.
Use the Dear Passengers platform guide for the full Windows, console, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck, controller, and storefront status. This page stays focused on the hardware specification FLEXUS has actually published.
For the broader source-backed checklist, use the confirmed features page. It keeps the Windows release, Steam feature labels, languages, demo plan, and minimum specification together without turning missing platform details into promises.
Before release: use these numbers as a planning reference, not as a benchmark. Wait for final requirements and independent performance testing if stable frame rate is important to you.
Upgrade decisions
Should you upgrade your PC for Dear Passengers yet?
The honest answer is no for most players, because recommended specs and performance targets are still missing.
If your PC is already clearly above the listed minimum, the current information is enough to keep the game on your watchlist. It is not enough to predict high settings, 60 FPS, ultrawide behavior, handheld play, or streaming performance. FLEXUS has not published benchmark guidance, and the public demo has not arrived.
If your PC is below the minimum, the decision is simpler: wait. The store page can change before launch, and independent testing will be more useful than buying hardware against a single pre-release minimum. The biggest uncertainty is the vague CPU line. “Intel Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz or equivalent” does not identify a generation, core count, or laptop-versus-desktop comparison point.
If storage is your only concern, the current requirement is small: 4 GB available space. Leave extra room for Steam downloads, patches, shader caches, saves, and temporary update files. The official requirement is the install-floor number, not a recommendation to keep exactly 4 GB free on a full drive.
Pre-flight checklist
What you can verify now
Use this checklist to compare your PC with the current minimum requirements.
- Confirm that Windows is 64-bit and meets or exceeds Windows 10.
- Open your system information to identify the exact CPU model; do not compare only the “i5” label.
- Check that installed memory is at least 8 GB.
- Identify the dedicated GPU model and compare it with the two models listed by FLEXUS.
- Keep at least 4 GB free, with additional space for Steam updates and temporary files.
- Review the Steam page again near launch in case the requirements change.
For GPU comparisons, match the exact model name where possible. A laptop GPU and a desktop GPU with similar branding can behave differently, and the Steam page does not explain mobile variants. For CPU comparisons, the “i5” label is only a family label; an older dual-core i5 and a newer multi-core i5 are not equivalent just because they share the same marketing tier.
Passenger questions
System requirements FAQ
Exact answers from the published minimum specification.
How much RAM does Dear Passengers need?
Steam lists 8 GB of RAM as the minimum.
How much storage space is required?
The official minimum lists 4 GB of available storage.
Is a GTX 1060 enough?
Steam lists it as a minimum GPU, but FLEXUS has not stated the expected resolution, settings, or frame rate.
Are recommended requirements available?
No. The Steam page currently publishes minimum specifications only.
Is Windows 11 confirmed?
The minimum lists 64-bit Windows 10. The page does not separately name Windows 11.
Is Steam Deck support confirmed?
No. There is no published Steam Deck rating or handheld performance target.
Does the 4 GB storage line include updates?
Steam lists 4 GB available space as the minimum. It does not describe patch size, temporary update space, or future content size.
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