Dear Passengers System Requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs for Dear Passengers on Steam: Windows 10, DirectX 12, GTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT, and storage details.
Official Minimum Requirements
Dear Passengers lists the following minimum specifications on its Steam store page. These represent the baseline hardware FLEXUS expects players to need for a stable experience with online co-op, physics simulation, and proximity voice chat enabled.
Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit. Processor: Intel Core i5 at 2.5 GHz or equivalent. Memory: 8 GB RAM. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT. DirectX: Version 12. Storage: 4 GB available space.
These specs target 1080p gameplay at modest settings. Because Dear Passengers relies on physics-based chaos — shifting cargo, turbulent cabins, and simultaneous multiplayer interactions — meeting minimum requirements matters more than in lighter indie titles.
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: GTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT
- DirectX: 12
- Storage: 4 GB
Recommended Hardware (Estimated)
FLEXUS has not published official recommended requirements yet. Based on comparable friendslop titles and physics-heavy co-op simulators, a reasonable recommended tier for smooth 1080p/high or 1440p/medium would include a modern six-core CPU, 16 GB RAM, and a GTX 1660 Super / RX 6600 or better.
Online co-op adds network overhead but not usually GPU load. The bigger performance factors are physics objects in the cabin, weather particle effects, and multiple player avatars interacting in tight spaces. A stronger CPU helps when events spawn many simultaneous interactions.
If you are upgrading specifically for Dear Passengers, prioritize RAM and SSD storage over exotic GPUs unless you also play at 1440p or 4K. The 4 GB install footprint is small, but an SSD improves load times when restarting after a catastrophic landing.
DirectX 12 and Windows Notes
DirectX 12 is mandatory according to the Steam page. Windows 11 is compatible with DX12 titles and generally works, but the listed requirement is Windows 10 64-bit. Linux or Steam Deck compatibility through Proton has not been confirmed by FLEXUS.
Ensure your GPU drivers are current before launch week. Physics-driven games often ship day-one patches that benefit from recent driver optimizations. NVIDIA and AMD both typically release game-ready or WHQL drivers around major Steam launches.
Voice chat through proximity systems uses additional CPU for audio processing. A headset with a decent microphone reduces background noise that can confuse spatial voice filters. See our proximity voice chat guide for social setup tips.
Performance Tips Before Launch
Close bandwidth-heavy background apps before hosting co-op sessions. Dear Passengers online play depends on stable connections between pilot and cabin crew, especially during fast-moving emergency events where split-second communication matters.
If you are below minimum specs, wishlist the game and watch for demo or performance patch notes after release. FLEXUS may add scalability options such as reduced physics fidelity or simplified weather effects as the community reports hardware edge cases.
Compare your build against our release date tracker timeline and read the how to play overview to understand which systems stress hardware most — typically cargo physics, storm turbulence, and multi-crew cabin scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Dear Passengers run on Steam Deck?
Not officially confirmed. Minimum specs suggest a Deck might run the game at reduced settings via Proton, but FLEXUS has not verified Steam Deck support.
Do I need 16 GB RAM?
8 GB is the published minimum. 16 GB is advisable for co-op sessions with voice chat and background apps, though not officially required.
Is an SSD required?
The store page lists 4 GB storage without specifying SSD. An SSD is strongly recommended for faster loads but is not a listed requirement.
Will the game support Linux?
No Linux build has been announced. Proton compatibility may work at launch but remains unverified until players test it.
What GPU equals minimum spec on laptop?
Look for mobile variants rated near GTX 1060 / RX 6600 XT performance. Exact laptop SKUs vary; compare benchmark scores rather than model names alone.