Epitome PC System Requirements
Published min and recommended estimates, SSD advice, and the Epitome System Account—game still Coming soon.
Epitome lists Windows-only system requirements on Steam while the game itself is still Coming soon. The studio wrote them as estimates. Final numbers are supposed to appear before a real release. Do not buy a new GPU because a Coming soon page used a 1060 as a floor, and do not skip the PC check tool if you want a faster yes/no than this article. This page copies the published estimates, explains the Epitome System Account and Armorify.it, and puts engine version talk in the right bucket: marketing, not a launch announcement.
If you cannot play yet, that is usually pre-alpha access, not a missing RTX 4090. If you can play, you still need how to play Epitome more than another benchmark overlay.
Minimum estimates (Steam)
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 with 6 GB VRAM
- Storage: 20 GB available
- Studio note: they really recommend an SSD if possible. These requirements are currently estimates.
A 2016-era 1060 or a first-wave Ryzen 3 is the “maybe it boots” line, not a promise of crowded cities at high settings. Action combat from controls and combat makes frame time obvious. If you already struggle in other Unreal Engine titles, budget for the recommended column.
Recommended estimates (Steam)
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT with 8 GB VRAM
- Storage: 40 GB available
- Studio note: definitely SSD. Estimates again. Final figures before release.
Recommended is still last-generation by 2026 standards. It is the “this is what we are targeting on paper” card, not a ray-tracing showcase SKU. Kickstarter marketing talked about Unreal Engine 5.7. Steam’s about-text says powered by Unreal Engine 5.4. Both statements can exist on an unreleased project. Neither statement means you should download a retail client tonight.
SSD, install size, and why the two storage numbers differ
Minimum says 20 GB. Recommended says 40 GB. That gap is a hint that the slice you install in pre-alpha and the slice you might install later are not the same product. An SSD is the one upgrade the studio repeats in both notes. Streaming textures in UE5 is where cheap HDDs feel like input lag. Put the install on an SSD even if the GPU is only “minimum.”
Pre-alpha builds can be smaller or messier than the Steam estimate. Leave headroom. Shader compilation on first launch is not a corrupted download.
Epitome System Account, Steam, and anti-cheat
Steam lists a required third-party account: Epitome System Account, with support for linking to Steam. Create it from official studio flows, not from a random “login macro” video. If linking fails, you do not have a hardware problem. You have an account problem.
Steam also lists Armorify.it anti-cheat. Allow it in antivirus and do not delete the folder because a forum post called it scary. Online MMO plus PvP plus a no pay-to-win claim still needs a cheat barrier. This wiki is not an Armorify support desk; it is a reminder that the store page already named the software.
Languages on Steam currently include English and Polish with full audio, plus German and Turkish interface and subtitles. That list can grow. It does not change RAM.
What these specs do not tell you
They do not tell you whether 33,000 players in one instance will ever appear on your machine. That is a server claim. They do not tell you whether AI NPCs will hammer CPU when voice is enabled. They do not tell you whether Aria or Zetia cities will be heavier than the field. They do not unlock Necromancer or Elementalist; that is Morality Metrics.
They also do not make the game free-to-play this week. F2P is the planned model after a real launch. Pre-alpha is backer-gated. In-game purchases are already flagged on the Coming soon page even while the studio markets no pay-to-win. Hardware cannot resolve that policy tension.
A practical check before you spend money
Run the PC check. Compare CPU generation, RAM capacity, GPU VRAM, and whether the OS is 64-bit Windows 10 or newer. If you fail minimum, wishlist and wait; do not expect the pre-alpha to be gentler than the estimate. If you pass recommended, you are in the band the studio wrote down. Then spend the evening on how to play or the Guides Hub, not on another GPU shopping tab.
Controllers, ultrawides, and Linux are not in the Steam table. Assume keyboard and mouse on Windows until the store page says otherwise. Laptop 1060 variants with 3 GB VRAM are not the 6 GB desktop card in the minimum line. Read the VRAM number, not the product name.
When the estimates finally update, this page should move with Steam, not with a rumor screenshot. Until then, treat every spec here as a pencil mark on an unreleased MMO, and let the SSD be the one purchase that still makes sense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for wishlist, classes, and pre-alpha questions.
Are these system requirements final?
No. Steam labels both minimum and recommended columns as current estimates. The studio says final figures will be available before release.
Do I need an SSD?
The studio recommends an SSD on the minimum note and says definitely SSD on the recommended note. Put the install on an SSD if you can.
What is the Epitome System Account?
Steam requires a third-party Epitome System Account and says it can link to Steam. You will need that account in addition to Steam itself.
Which Unreal Engine version does Epitome use?
Steam’s store text says Unreal Engine 5.4. Kickstarter marketing said 5.7. Neither version number means the MMO has launched.
How do I compare my PC quickly?
Use the [PC check tool](/tools/pc-check/). Come back here when you need the full estimate table and account notes.