Split Fiction System Requirements: PC Specs and Steam Deck

Split Fiction's minimum PC specs call for a GTX 970 or RX 470, a Core i5-6600K or Ryzen 5 2600X, 16 GB of RAM and 85 GB of free storage, aimed at 1080p and 30 fps on Low settings. The recommended specs step up to an RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6700 XT for 1440p at 60 fps on High. Below are the full official requirements, plus Steam Deck support and how the game runs on consoles.

Last checked: November 9, 2026. Specs are from the Split Fiction Steam page and EA's official PC specs and Steam Deck post.

Split Fiction PC system requirements

A few things stand out:

• 16 GB of RAM is the floor. Both tiers list 16 GB, so 8 GB systems are below the official minimum.
• The GPU bar is low. The minimum cards, a GTX 970 or RX 470, are several generations old, so many older gaming PCs clear it as long as the CPU and RAM keep up.
• DirectX 12 and 64-bit Windows are required at both tiers. Steam doesn't list a DirectX 11 option.
• Storage is the same at both tiers. Plan on 85 GB free. Steam doesn't list an SSD requirement, but load times are usually better on one.

What the two tiers mean in practice

The official specs are tied to clear targets, which makes them easier to read than most:

If your PC sits between the two tiers, EA hasn't published targets for it. Start with the preset closest to your hardware and adjust resolution and quality from there.

PC features

EA lists these PC-specific features:

• Ultrawide support: 21:9 and 32:9 resolutions are supported along with standard 16:9.
• Steam native: the Steam version runs through the Steam client without the EA app.
• EA Account for crossplay: you only need a free EA Account if you want to play with someone on another platform. Our Split Fiction crossplay guide covers how that works.
• Full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense controllers, according to Steam.
• HDR and Steam Cloud saves.
• Remote Play Together on Steam, so a friend can join your local co-op session over the internet.

Split Fiction is also on the Epic Games Store and the EA app. The Steam page lists Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.

Steam Deck

Split Fiction is Steam Deck Verified, according to EA, which means Valve tested it and it runs well on the handheld. Steam Cloud lets you carry your save between a desktop PC and a Steam Deck.

Keep in mind that Split Fiction needs two players. On a Steam Deck you can connect a second controller for local co-op, or play online with a friend on any platform, including one using the free Friend's Pass.

How Split Fiction runs on consoles

The PS5 and Xbox figures come from EA's launch post. For Switch 2, EA only says the version is optimized for the console and has the same gameplay and story as the other versions. It hasn't published resolution or frame rate targets.

Accessibility options

EA lists these accessibility settings, which are worth checking before you start:

• Subtitles with optional backgrounds, plus closed captions
• Skippable checkpoints if a section is too hard
• Simpler alternatives to button-mashing and stick-spinning prompts
• Adjustable damage modifiers
• A persistent aim dot
• Swappable analog sticks and remappable controls
• Adjustable camera sensitivity

Languages

Steam lists 11 languages. Seven of them have full voice acting: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese and Simplified Chinese. Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil) and Traditional Chinese have text support.

Price

The standard game is $49.99 on Steam, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2. The second player in a co-op pair can use the free Friend's Pass instead of buying a copy.

Frequently asked questions

Can my PC run Split Fiction?

If you have at least a GTX 970 or RX 470, a Core i5-6600K or Ryzen 5 2600X, 16 GB of RAM and 85 GB of free space on 64-bit Windows 10 or 11, you meet the minimum. That tier targets 1080p at 30 fps on Low settings.

What graphics card do you need for Split Fiction?

The minimum is an NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD RX 470, both with 4 GB of video memory. For 1440p at 60 fps on High, EA recommends an RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6700 XT.

How many GB is Split Fiction?

Split Fiction needs 85 GB of free storage on PC, at both the minimum and recommended tiers. Make sure you have that space before downloading.

Is Split Fiction on Steam Deck?

Yes. Split Fiction is Steam Deck Verified, and Steam Cloud lets you move your save between PC and Steam Deck. You still need a second player, either with another controller or online.

Do you need the EA app to play Split Fiction on Steam?

No. The Steam version runs through Steam without the EA app. You only need a free EA Account if you want to play with someone on a different platform.

Does Split Fiction run at 60 fps on PS5?

Yes. EA says the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions run at 60 fps with dynamic 4K, and the Xbox Series S version runs at 1080p and 60 fps.

Is Split Fiction on Mac?

Not natively. Steam lists Split Fiction for Windows only, and there's no Mac or Linux version on the store page.