Airframe Ultra PC Requirements: Minimum and Recommended Specs
Can your PC run Airframe Ultra? Check the minimum and recommended system requirements, including OS, CPU, RAM, and GPU.
What are the system requirements for Airframe Ultra on PC?
Airframe Ultra needs a 64-bit Windows 10 PC with at least 6 GB of RAM, an Intel Core i3-3220 or AMD FX-4300 processor, and a DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB of video memory, plus 1 GB of free storage. Those are the minimum specs on the official Steam page; the recommended tier raises the CPU, memory and graphics targets.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3220 / AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (1 GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7750 (1 GB) / Intel HD Graphics 630 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560 (4 GB) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Gamepad highly recommended for optimal steering control | Gamepad highly recommended for optimal steering control |
Source: Steam store page, checked November 7, 2026.
What are the minimum requirements?
The minimum tier lists a specific set of older CPUs and graphics options, including integrated Intel graphics. Here is the full minimum spec as listed on Steam:
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3220 / AMD FX-4300 |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (1 GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7750 (1 GB) / Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 1 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Gamepad highly recommended for optimal steering control |
Because the game lists integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 as an option, a fairly modest laptop may clear the bar on paper, though the gamepad note suggests steering is the bigger hurdle than raw hardware.
What are the recommended requirements?
The recommended tier raises the CPU, memory and graphics targets, which is the sensible spec if you want room to spare.
| Component | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560 (4 GB) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 1 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Gamepad highly recommended for optimal steering control |
Both tiers are 64-bit only. There is no 32-bit Windows option listed, and no macOS or Linux build — the game is Windows-only.
Do I need an internet connection?
Yes, according to the Steam listing, which lists a broadband internet connection under both the minimum and recommended specs. That lines up with the game's online multiplayer focus, but the requirements do not explain exactly what needs the connection and what does not. Steam also lists Family Sharing for the game, but the requirements do not say whether offline play is possible once installed — the requirements page does not settle that, so treat it as unconfirmed.
Note that system requirements listed by other shops vary. GOG's page for Airframe Ultra lists a much lighter minimum of Windows 10 or newer, 4 GB RAM, a Shader Model 2.0 card with 512 MB of video memory, DirectX 9.0c and 100 MB of storage, and a single-player feature tag — figures that do not match the Steam listing, so if you are buying there, check before you commit. WinGameStore's product page repeats the same minimum and recommended specs as Steam.
How much storage space is needed?
1 GB of available space, at both minimum and recommended. That is a very small install footprint, which fits a game focused on short multiplayer races. The requirement does not break the figure down into base game versus extra content, and the patch notes do not list any change to it yet.
What else should I know before buying?
A gamepad is "highly recommended for optimal steering control" in both tiers, and the Steam store also lists full controller support and a Gamepad Recommended tag, while keeping a Keyboard Only Option. One community write-up of an early demo found the controls "sharp but weighty" with manoeuvres that "require commitment" (Indiecator), though that describes a demo build rather than the release version.
A few practical points:
- The game releases November 5, 2026, priced at $9.74 in the US store during its launch discount.
- Valve has not yet reviewed it for Steam Deck — its official rating is "Not yet reviewed," so there is no Verified, Playable or Unsupported verdict to go on.
- If you are shopping around, Green Man Gaming lists the game at a discount off the $12.99 base price, but the specs above are the ones to check against your machine.
- If you hit a bug, the launch announcement points players to the official bug portal at bugs.akuparagames.com.
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