Will Crimson Desert run on the Steam Machine? (anticipated FPS)
Will Crimson Desert run on Valve's Steam Machine? Our honest pre-release estimate — playable 1080p at Low/Medium with FSR, a struggle at High and 8 GB VRAM. Measured numbers at launch.
Short answer (pre-release, estimated): yes, Crimson Desert should be playable on the Steam Machine — at 1080p, Low-to-Medium settings, leaning on FSR. Pearl Abyss's open-world action RPG is a graphically ambitious next-gen title, so expect a comfortable ~58 fps at Low, a tougher mid-40s at Medium that wants upscaling for 60, and High to push past the Machine's 8 GB VRAM and RX 7600-class GPU. These are anticipated figures, not measured — we'll replace them with real benchmarks at launch.
Live verdict card (updates at launch): Crimson Desert on the Steam Machine. Not out yet? Drop your email there and we'll ping you.
Why this is an estimate
Crimson Desert isn't out, has no final PC requirements, and no benchmarks. So precise FPS claims are guesses. We reason from two solids: the Steam Machine is a ~RX 7600 / RTX 4060-class, 8 GB VRAM, 1080p/1440p-with-FSR box (see the specs), and Crimson Desert is a showcase-grade open-world AAA built for current consoles and high-end PCs. That combination means good 1080p, but the top settings and native 4K won't be realistic at launch.
Anticipated Low / Medium / High
| Setting tier | Anticipated verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Low (1080p, FSR Quality) | 🟢 ~58 fps | A smooth, good-looking 1080p target. |
| Medium (1080p, FSR Balanced) | 🟡 ~46 fps | Playable; FSR likely needed to reach 60. |
| High (1080p, FSR Performance) | 🔴 ~30 fps | The 8 GB VRAM + GPU limit bites. |
All estimated — see our methodology. Treat colours as "what to expect," not a promise.
The 8 GB VRAM and texture story
Like any modern open-world title, Crimson Desert will lean on high-res textures and heavy streaming. On the Steam Machine's 8 GB of VRAM, the practical move will be to drop textures one step before anything else at 1080p — that's usually the difference between smooth and stuttery on this hardware. We flag the 8 GB headroom on every demanding game for this reason.
Should you buy a Steam Machine for Crimson Desert?
If it's your only reason, a base PS5 will likely give a more optimized experience for about half the price (Steam Machine vs PS5). The Machine makes sense if you want your whole Steam library in the living room with PC openness and you're happy at a sensible 1080p/Medium. We'll update this page with measured FPS at launch — bookmark the verdict.
FAQ
Will Crimson Desert run on the Steam Machine?
Almost certainly, at 1080p Low-to-Medium with FSR — anticipated around 58 fps at Low. High settings and native 4K are unlikely on its 8 GB / RX 7600-class hardware. Pre-release estimates until benchmarks exist.
What FPS will Crimson Desert get on the Steam Machine?
Our pre-release estimate: ~58 fps at Low (1080p, FSR Quality), ~46 at Medium, ~30 at High. Anticipated from comparable engines and the Machine's hardware, not measured.
When will you have real Crimson Desert benchmarks?
At launch — we'll replace every estimate here and on the verdict card with measured numbers as soon as it's playable.