Birdshot

Birdshot

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Release date 2026-05-29
Genre Simulation
What hardware does Birdshot need?

Birdshot has an FPSHQ demand score of 62/100: a demanding game — RTX 4060 / RX 7600 or better for high settings at 1080p–1440p. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Birdshot is a game by Birdshot Studios. Steam release date: May 29, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 570 (4GB VRAM).

Description

A third‑person hunting game with pre‑hunt aim assist, quail auto‑switching, RB duck targeting, and a hidden extended‑mag shotgun.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Birdshot Studios
Publisher
Birdshot Studios
Release date
May 29, 2026
PC platforms
Windows

Birdshot system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 10-/11 (64-bit)
Processor Intel i5‑8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Intel i5‑9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory 8 MB ОЗУ 16 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 570 (4GB VRAM) NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / AMD RX 5600 XT
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету
Sound card Any Windows‑compatible sound card Any Windows‑compatible sound card
Notes Tested on mid‑range hardware; performance may vary with settings. SSD strongly recommended for fastest loading and streaming.

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is Birdshot and does it need an SSD

Birdshot needs 8 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 9, 2026). requirements

8 GBdisk space
recommendedSSD
87 %of 90680 games with an official size are smaller

An SSD is recommended for Birdshot but not required: the game runs from an HDD, loading just takes longer.

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Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 9, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com

Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Birdshot on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 200–310 160–245 93–140
GeForce RTX 4090 S 185–285 135–210 76–115
GeForce RTX 5080 S 170–260 120–185 66–99
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 155–240 110–170 59–90
GeForce RTX 4080 A 150–230 100–160 55–84
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 150–235 100–160 56–85
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 140–220 99–155 53–80
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 135–215 96–150 51–78
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 125–195 86–135 45–70
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 130–210 92–145 48–75
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 120–190 83–130 44–67
Radeon RX 9070 A 115–185 80–125 42–65

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run Birdshot

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 570 (4GB VRAM)). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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More details
Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

The FPSHQ app for Windows computes average FPS and 1% low from frame times (PresentMon) and, with your consent, submits the result itself.

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Only aggregates are published: a median over 2+ devices or after review. No name or IP is stored — only a hash to stop abuse. Methodology

62
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

62/100
FPSHQ load index
69–110FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
66–105FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
3
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2026
release year
In short

Can my PC run Birdshot?

Birdshot (2026): FPSHQ load index 62 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 69–110 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 66–105 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 3 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 570 (4GB VRAM); minimum RAM: — GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 9, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
62 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
78 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
85 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Birdshot, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of Birdshot?
Genre: Simulation. Single-player only.
How big is Birdshot and does it need an SSD?
Birdshot needs 8 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 9, 2026). An SSD is recommended for Birdshot but not required: the game runs from an HDD, loading just takes longer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Birdshot Studios. Publisher: Birdshot Studios.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2026-05-29.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 570 (4GB VRAM). If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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