Tales of ARISE PC Hardware Guide
Official requirements explained
The official minimum for Tales of ARISE lists an Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 processor, a GeForce GTX 760 or Radeon HD 7950 graphics card, 8 GB of RAM and 45 GB of storage. The publisher does not require an SSD. The recommended tier raises the bar to an Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX-8350, a GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 390, still 8 GB of RAM and 45 GB of storage.
In today's terms, the minimum CPU sits roughly at the level of an Intel Core i3-3220, and the minimum GPU is close to a GeForce GTX 1050 2GB. The recommended CPU is around Core i3-4130 class, and the recommended GPU is close to a GeForce GTX 1060 3GB. The entry bar is low, but the gap between minimum and recommended is mostly about graphics power and VRAM. The processor step up is more modest.
In practice, meeting the recommended tier means you can play at 1080p on the default settings with a reasonable margin. Meeting only the minimum usually means lowering both resolution and graphics quality. Official requirements tell you whether the game will run, not how well it will perform on your specific system.
Both tiers list 8 GB of RAM, but background software and modern game engines often need more, so plan on 16 GB in practice.
Recommended builds for three budgets
The entry build pairs an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB with an AMD Ryzen 3 3100 and 16 GB of RAM. It suits players on a tight budget who are happy with 1080p and low to medium settings. It sits above the official recommended tier, but do not expect high settings and high refresh rates together.
The mainstream build uses an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and 16 GB of RAM. This is the best value for most people. It comfortably clears the recommended tier at 1080p with higher settings and leaves some room for future upgrades, which helps if you also play newer titles.
The high-end build uses an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and 32 GB of RAM. It far exceeds the official recommended tier and suits players who want 1440p or higher, upscaling enabled, or who stream and record while playing. If this is the only game you play, it is more than you need, but it gives headroom if your monitor or other games are demanding.
Graphics settings with the biggest impact
In an action RPG like this, the settings that usually cost the most are shadow quality, volumetric lighting and fog, depth of field range, crowd and simulation density, and reflections. Their visual payoff is often smaller than their hardware cost, so they are the first things to lower. Dropping shadows from high to medium, for example, typically frees up a good amount of headroom, and most players will not notice much difference in combat.
Texture quality and anti-aliasing generally cost less. If your graphics card has enough VRAM, keep textures high, since the difference in surface detail is easy to see. Ray tracing, if offered, is usually not a priority at this requirement level unless your card has dedicated hardware for it.
Upscaling technologies such as DLSS, FSR and XeSS render at a lower internal resolution and then reconstruct the image at your output resolution. This can trade a small amount of image quality for more performance. Which options are available depends on the game and your GPU. Compare the image in-game before deciding which mode to use.
Laptops and handheld PCs
Laptop GPUs often share names with desktop cards, such as GeForce GTX 1660 or RTX 3060, but power limits and cooling space usually make them weaker than the desktop versions. When judging a laptop, check the GPU's power budget (TGP) rather than just the model name. Machines with poor cooling may throttle under sustained load and feel inconsistent.
Handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck and ROG Ally have fixed power and performance ceilings. In general, lowering the resolution, choosing a lighter graphics preset and using upscaling are the usual ways to get a smoother experience. We do not have Steam Deck verification data for this game, so we make no compatibility rating here. Check official information and real user reports before buying.
On a laptop, plug in the power adapter, use the performance profile and keep vents clear so the machine does not throttle during long sessions.
Storage and memory
Official minimum and recommended RAM is 8 GB. Allowing for the operating system and background apps, 16 GB is the more comfortable target. Dual-channel memory (two sticks in the matching slots) provides better memory bandwidth, which helps overall smoothness, so install RAM in pairs where possible.
The official storage figure is 45 GB, but leave extra room because updates and cached files take up additional space. An SSD is not required, but it noticeably shortens scene loading and area transitions, which is where a fast drive is most noticeable. A traditional hard drive will still run the game, just with longer waits.
In short, 8 GB of RAM and 45 GB of free storage is the bare minimum. For a comfortable setup, aim for 16 GB of RAM, an SSD and plenty of spare space.