After almost a decade of waiting, Crytek has confirmed that Crysis 4 is in development. Following the developer’s split from EA after Crysis 3, a sequel has seemed less and less likely as they only focused on remasters for the original trilogy. But now we know a tentatively titled fourth game is in development and can start to hype ourselves up. What better way to do that than by asking, for the first time in too long, can my PC run Crysis?
Crysis 4 Official Announcement
Before we lose ourselves in glorious tech, let’s first check out the official announcement from Crytek. It does not give any story details away, but it is ripe with imagery and themes while confirming that Crysis 4 is only a working title.
What Do We Know About the Crysis 4 Plot?
No concrete details of the plot are given away as part of the announcement, likely because the game is so early in development that these are still being finalised. We can gleanplenty of shots of decaying city structures and suns blazing. All this seems to indicate an escalation of the conflict with the alien Ceph, maybe even foreshadowing a full invasion from them. Time will only tell what awaits series protagonist Prophet.
When Will Crysis 4 Be Released?
The release window for Crysis 4 is completely up in the air. The announcement serves merely to confirm that Crytek has “entered development” on the highly anticipated sequel. Their official careers page indicates they are actively hiring for nearly two dozen positions on the team as well. Given how early in the process that would leave them, we are still years away from having Crysis 4 in hand.
Even more of a question mark is what will the official system specifications be for Crysis 4. The series is well-known for pushing the limits of gaming PCs the world over. Last year saw the release of the Crysis Remastered Trilogy, which pushed our systems even harder. We’ve included that game’s official system requirements as a benchmark – Crysis 4 will demand even higher performance.
Crysis Remastered Trilogy Official System Specifications
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64 bit | Windows 10 64-bit latest update |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3450 AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel Core i5-7600k or higher AMD Ryzen 5 or higher |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 12GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI AMD Radeon 470 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 TI AMD Radeon Vega 56 |
| Network | Broadband internet connection | Broadband internet connection |
| Storage | 20GB available space | 20GB available space |
Can My PC Run Crysis?
Aah, it’s like the noughties getting to hear that old running joke once again. With time aplenty until we get to don a nanosuit again, getting your gaming PC ready is priority one. We here at Overclockers UK have everything you need to upgrade your set-up ready to run Crysis at the highest settings.
OcUK Gaming Camium (FS-1FJ-OG)
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One thing we know for sure about Crysis 4 is that it is going to be a demanding game. The sleek, modern, all-white Cadmium is packing plenty of power to meet those demands. This is thanks to the Intel Core i7 12700K CPU, built with a combination of dedicated P and E cores to effortlessly handle multitasking. What’s more, with the beastly GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Hall of Fame GPU and its 14+8+4 phase DrMOS power design, you will unlock the extreme power required by overclocking enthusiasts and hardcore gamers. Lastly, there’s ample storage to go with this stylish chassis. Not only is there a 500GB M.2 SSD but also a 1TB SATA SSD to give you space for all your games, files, music, and more!
Asus GeForce RTX 3070 Ti TUF Gaming Graphics Card (90YV0GY0-M0NA00)
To run Crysis, your gaming PC will need some serious graphical prowess. Enter the Asus GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU. Manufactured using NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, it delivers unparalleled gaming performance. This graphics card has been built from the ground up to provide robust power and cooling. It does this thanks to its stylish, aluminium shroud and three Axial–tech fans. These provide the necessary thermal control to satisfy the demands of NVIDIA’s high-octane design.
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LG UltraGear 27” 4K Gaming Monitor (27GP950-B)
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Once you’ve got the power and graphical performance baked into your gaming PC, you are going to need a monitor to support it. We think the LG UltraGear 27GP950 4K Monitor is a perfect choice. This 27” screen has Nano IPS technology to support vivid colours and sharp details. With an ultra-fast 144Hz Refresh Rate and compatibility with NVIDIA G-Sync, you are sure to have a smooth gaming experience.
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Are you just as hyped for Crysis 4 as we are? What are some of your wishlist items and wild plot theories for this sequel? Drop us a comment below to let us know.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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