Can I run What Never Was?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJan 11, 2019
- Playing now1
- Steam user reviews94 % positive
- Steam DeckVerified
- ProtonDBgold
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What Never Was system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-bit (requires 64 bit OS) | – |
| Processor | Dual Core Processor, 2.5 GHz or higher | estimated ≈ Core i3-2100 class (from the minimum specs) |
| Graphics | DX11 compatible video card | estimated ≈ GTX 750 TI class (from the minimum specs) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | estimated 8 GB (from the minimum specs) |
| Storage | 700 MB available space | – |
Estimated FPS in What Never Was
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
Not yet checked against benchmarks – a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 396 | 293 | 178 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 500+ | 419 | 255 |
| RTX 2060 | 500+ | 485 | 295 |
| RTX 3060 | 500+ | 500+ | 395 |
| RTX 4060 | 500+ | 500+ | 427 |
| RTX 5060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 9060 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 3070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 7800 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 9070 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4080 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5080 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Verified
Which graphics card do I need for What Never Was?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~427 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run What Never Was?
- What Never Was needs at least DX11 compatible video card. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
- What are the system requirements for What Never Was?
- Minimum: graphics DX11 compatible video card, processor Dual Core Processor, 2.5 GHz or higher, RAM 4 GB RAM.
