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Enlisted PC requirements and upgrade priorities

Enlisted publishes two PC specifications, which it labels minimal and recommended. The minimum list is the official compatibility floor for the PC client.

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Last checkedSeptember 13, 2026
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Enlisted publishes two PC specifications, which it labels minimal and recommended. The minimum list is the official compatibility floor for the PC client. The recommended list is a published reference point that raises the CPU and graphics references while leaving memory unchanged. The two storage figures are a client choice rather than a difference between the tiers.

This article uses the official Enlisted requirements page, checked on August 26, 2026 and reverified on September 13, 2026. RigCircuit has not benchmarked the game for this draft. No frame rate, frame time or graphics preset result is claimed.

Evidence

Official Enlisted PC requirements

The table below reproduces the requirements published on the official Enlisted About page, checked on August 26, 2026 and reverified on September 13, 2026. The lower tier is the compatibility floor for the PC client and the higher tier is the publisher's reference point. Neither carries a frame rate or a graphics preset.

Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 64-bit Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 64-bit
Processor Intel Core i3 or better Intel Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
Memory 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Graphics DirectX 11 or higher, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon 78XX series or better DirectX 11 or higher, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or better
Minimum supported resolution 720p Not separately specified
Storage 12.4 GB, minimal client 48.4 GB, full client

These values are taken from the official Enlisted About page[1]. The publisher labels the lower tier "minimal" rather than "minimum". The page identifies Enlisted as a PC game and lists the other supported console platforms separately.

Storage values drift as the live client receives updates. The official page pairs the 12.4 GB figure with the minimal configuration and the 48.4 GB figure with the recommended configuration, so the two numbers describe both a tier difference and a client choice, not two repeated values. Keep free space above the listed number so downloads, unpacking and future patches have room. The official table does not publish a VRAM amount, a network bandwidth figure or a graphics API beyond DirectX 11, so those fields stay unspecified here.

Section 02

Minimal client versus full client

The minimal configuration lists 12.4 GB of free disk space according to the official table. The recommended configuration lists 48.4 GB. Choose the client that matches the content you intend to install, then allow more free space for updates, temporary files and unpacking.

The difference in storage is not a reason to assume a different frame rate. The official page does not attach a frame rate or graphics preset to either client size. It only identifies the disk space associated with the installation choice.

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What the minimum specification means

The minimum specification, which Enlisted publishes under the label "minimal", supports a 64-bit Windows installation, an Intel Core i3 or better, 8 GB of RAM and a DirectX 11 or higher graphics device at the named GTX 660 or Radeon 78XX reference level. The page also lists 720p as the minimum supported resolution.

This is an entry requirement, not a guarantee of stable play in every battle. Enlisted can place different loads on a PC depending on the map, number of units, effects and background software. The official table does not define a repeatable scene or performance target.

Context

The recommended list is a published reference point, not a performance promise. The recommended processor reference is an Intel Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better. The graphics reference moves to a GeForce GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 5700 XT and better. Memory remains at 8 GB in the official table.

Do not turn those names into a generic modern GPU ranking. Laptop power limits, cooling, drivers and the exact model can change the result. The official source confirms the named references. It does not prove equivalence for every card with a similar product name. The page attaches no target frame rate, graphics preset or battle condition to the recommended list.

Action plan

Upgrade priorities for an existing PC

The order below is an editorial interpretation of the official requirements. It is not a benchmark ranking or a product recommendation.

Resolve 64-bit and DirectX compatibility first

Confirm that Windows is 64-bit and that the graphics device supports DirectX 11 or higher. A system outside the published platform requirements needs a compatibility fix before a graphics preset can help.

Keep the 8 GB memory requirement in context

The official table lists 8 GB for both the minimal and recommended configurations, so memory is not where the published requirement rises. Check the installed capacity, then verify the motherboard type, available slots and supported capacity before buying a module. This article does not turn extra capacity into a measured Enlisted benefit.

Check the graphics device against the correct reference

Record the complete GPU model and compare it with the official GTX 660 or Radeon 78XX minimum reference. If the goal is to plan toward the recommended specification, compare the exact model with the GTX 1080 or RX 5700 XT reference. A mobile GPU is not its desktop namesake, and a newer model name is not automatically equivalent to an older reference. Do not infer a result from the amount of graphics memory alone.

Verify the processor model

An Intel Core i3 or Intel Core i5 label alone is too broad for a precise comparison because it spans many generations. The Intel Core i5-10400 and Ryzen 5 3600 are the only complete recommended CPU models on the official page. Record the full model number before choosing an upgrade. On a laptop, also record the power class and cooling design because those details are not represented by the family name alone.

Select the client and reserve storage

Use the official 12.4 GB minimal client and 48.4 GB full client figures as starting points. Keep additional free space for updates and installation work. Recheck the number after a major content update.

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Action plan

Pre-installation checklist

Every item below checks a field that the official Enlisted table actually publishes, or records information needed if installation fails. None of them is a performance claim.

  • Confirm a 64-bit Windows installation.
  • Record the exact CPU and GPU models.
  • Verify DirectX 11 or higher support.
  • Check that at least 8 GB of RAM is installed.
  • Choose the minimal or full client based on the intended installation.
  • Reserve free space beyond the published client figure.
  • Install the current graphics driver from the GPU manufacturer.
  • Use the official launcher and support routes if installation or updates fail.

The official Enlisted site[2] lists the current game updates and links to the download route. Because Enlisted is a live service, the requirements page and client choice should be rechecked after a major update.

Evidence record

What this draft does not claim

This article does not claim that the minimal GTX 660 reaches a particular frame rate, that the recommended GTX 1080 guarantees a competitive experience or that either client size changes rendering performance. Those conclusions require a documented test record with the PC configuration, Windows build, driver, game build, resolution, preset, scene, capture method and repeated results.

The official table is enough to check compatibility, choose a client and plan a cautious upgrade. It is not enough to publish a RigCircuit benchmark.

Evidence record

Sources

  • About the game[1], Enlisted Official, checked August 26, 2026 and reverified September 13, 2026.
  • Enlisted official site[2], Enlisted Official, checked August 26, 2026.
  • Making Enlisted a Better Place number 27[3], Enlisted Official Forum, checked August 26, 2026. Forum background only. No requirement, figure or claim in this article rests on it.

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Sources checked for this article

This library preserves source titles, publishers and check dates. Original URLs remain in the editorial record.

  1. About the gameEnlisted Official · Checked September 13, 2026
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  2. Enlisted official siteEnlisted Official · Checked August 26, 2026
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  3. Making Enlisted a Better Place number 27Enlisted Official Forum · Checked August 26, 2026
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