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Compatibility desk · A-tier

PC System Requirements: Full Game

The full-game Steam listing specifies 8 GB RAM, DirectX 11 and 30 GB free storage at minimum; recommended RAM is 16 GB. Use the full-game listing rather than older demo storage figures. CPU and GPU models are reference requirements, not a frame-rate prediction, and meeting RAM or storage alone cannot establish that your PC will run the game well.

DIRECT ANSWER

The field decision

The full-game Steam listing specifies 8 GB RAM, DirectX 11 and 30 GB free storage at minimum; recommended RAM is 16 GB. Use the full-game listing rather than older demo storage figures. CPU and GPU models are reference requirements, not a frame-rate prediction, and meeting RAM or storage alone cannot establish that your PC will run the game well.

Verified officialSource review: 13 September 2026 · Verified patch 1.0.1

Official current-build and patch facts are cited below. Suggested checks are editorial guidance; historical demo sources retain their original dates.

SHIFT BRIEF

Quick facts

  • Both tiers require a 64-bit CPU and operating system.
  • Steam’s legacy minimum OS listing includes Windows 7/8/10, but the Steam client now requires Windows 10 or later.
  • The full-game storage requirement is 30 GB for both tiers.
  • CPU/GPU comparison needs actual hardware evidence; this site does not guess benchmark scores.
CURRENT FIELD NOTES

Minimum is not a performance guarantee

The table compares minimum in the middle column and recommended in the last column. It does not specify a resolution, frame-rate target or laptop power profile. Shared graphics memory, drivers and background applications can affect results; we have not benchmarked them. Windows 11 is not explicitly named in the listed game requirements, even though Steam’s client support statement covers Windows 10 and later.

FIELD SEQUENCE

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Confirm the starting point

    Compare against the full game’s app 1473260 listing.

  2. 02

    Check the relevant condition

    Check installed RAM and free space on the installation drive.

  3. 03

    Make the comparison

    Compare your actual CPU and GPU with the listed reference models.

  4. 04

    Verify the outcome

    Use the checklist for recordkeeping and Steam for the latest specification.

OPERATIONS TABLE

Read the system before acting

SituationMeaningNext action
OSWindows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit)Windows 10 (64-bit)
CPUIntel Core i3-2100 / AMD Phenom II X4 965Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD FX-8320 or equivalent
RAM8 GB16 GB
GPUGeForce GTX 550 Ti / Intel HD 620GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 290X
DirectX1111
Free storage30 GB30 GB
WATCH LIST

Common mistakes

  • Treating a dated source or individual report as a guarantee for every installation.
  • Making a purchase or irreversible save change from a claim the cited source does not establish.
Patch-sensitive note

Official current-build and patch facts are distinguished from suggested checks. Last source review: 2026-09-13.

FIELD QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What should I check first for pc system requirements: full game?

Compare against the full game’s app 1473260 listing.

What is the evidence and build context?

Reviewed 2026-09-13 against the cited sources; latest verified patch 1.0.1. Suggested checks are editorial guidance, not a claim of hands-on testing.

EVIDENCE LOG

Sources

  1. Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator on Steam ↗

    Official released full-game listing. Release, US price, full-game requirements and partial controller support rechecked. Prices are dated snapshots.

    Checked 13 September 2026 · verified-official
  2. Official Patch Notes 1.0.1 — 11 September 2026 ↗

    Latest patch observed in official update stream. Checks below are editorial troubleshooting, not claims of hands-on testing.

    Checked 13 September 2026 · verified-official