The Best PC Games for 2021
As with any open-world type of game, Grand Theft Auto V has the unique issue of creating a myriad of complex systems that can't bog down the game's visual fidelity or performance. The developers have stated that the game can run all the way up to 4K resolution and even above on PC. Getting the full experience will require a high-end computer. That's impressive, given GTA V was released on PC nearly six years ago.
That being said, just reaching the recommended settings shouldn't be too hard for most players. GTA V only needs an Nvidia GTX 660 or AMD HD 7870 to run at moderate settings. It's the budget option, but for players wanting to get the absolute maximum experience, going well above that tier is an absolute must if they want the game to run at a smooth 60 FPS in 1440p or 4K.
The Witcher 3 is still a benchmark for high-end gaming systems, partly due to how many graphical settings you can tweak. If you're an Nvidia user, you can punish your GPU even further by turning on HairWorks feature to make the characters in the game even more life-like. Moreover, the absolutely massive open world, covered in beautiful textures and illuminated by HBAQ+ light occlusion, makes the game very demanding.
One of the most beautiful and immersive open-world experiences in recent gaming history, Assassin's Creed: Odyssey is all about graphic power. The game allows you to freely explore the landscapes and detailed locations of Ancient Greece, while the biggest drag on your graphics card will be the draw distance setting.
But, one of the biggest reasons why Odyssey boasts one of the most gorgeous open worlds we've seen is its dynamic lighting effects. To experience the whole shebang, you'll need at least a GPU with 4 GB of VRAM, something like the i7-3770 processor, and about 46 GBs of disk space.
"But can it run Crysis?" That was the most important benchmarking question you could ask during the seventh console generation. The first Crysis showed the world that visual fidelity and mission scope aren't mutually exclusive, although it came at the cost of optimization. Almost no PC could run the original Crysis at launch. Even today, some PCs still buckle under that game's weight.
So why is Crysis 3 on here? Well, it's more graphically demanding than the first, and it's also much better looking. Don't let that GTX 560 recommendation fool you: this game will use far more than 1 GB of VRAM. Even throwing an RTX 3080 at this game won't guarantee a stable 60 FPS at 4K resolution. Keep in mind that Crysis 3 came out in February of 2013, over eight years ago. Even after all this time, "Can it run Crysis?" is still as valid of a question as ever.
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