Hypernova
Hypernova has an FPSHQ demand score of 34/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Hypernova launch: what you need to know
What we know after launch: drivers, known issues, FPS on your graphics card and player discussion.
Hypernova launch: key dates
Dates come from official announcements; the grey dot is today, Nov 14, 2026.
The publisher has not announced the Hypernova unlock time by time zone yet — a city table will appear here once it does.
Can my PC run it?
The game is out: FPS on this page comes from the FPSHQ model based on official requirements; player benchmarks so far: 0.
Known issues
There is no dedicated Hypernova error guide yet. General fixes for crashes and black screens are in the crash guide.
Forum discussion
The forum thread opens 14 days before launch.
Subscriptions
The game is not in the official Game Pass, PS Plus, EA Play, Ubisoft+ or GeForce NOW announcements that FPSHQ tracks (checked Nov 14, 2026).
Drivers for the game
The game is not mentioned in official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel driver notes yet.
What we know: sourced facts
No confirmed news beyond the release date yet.
Official data only: dates, times and requirements come from the publisher, Steam or the platform store, and every fact has a link and a date. City times are converted from UTC. No FPS is published before launch. The “before launch → launch day → after launch” mode switches automatically. Checked: Nov 14, 2026.
Everything about Hypernova
All FPSHQ pages about this game: FPS, settings, hardware requirements, fixes and discussions.
Hypernova is a game by Livius Hoffmann. Steam release date: November 1, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 530 / AMD Radeon R7 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 740. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.
Description
Progression-driven space survival. Launch sorties, survive hazards and escalating enemy waves, and gather stars, fragments, crystals, and rare world resources. Unlock new worlds, build your ship with research, utilities, and weapons, and chase quests, achievements, and cosmetics.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Livius Hoffmann
- Publisher
- Livius Hoffmann
- Release date
- November 1, 2026
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/4388710
Hypernova system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Dual-core 2.5 GHz CPU, Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300 or equivalent | Quad-core 3.0 GHz CPU, Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 / AMD Radeon R7 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560 / Intel Iris Xe |
| DirectX | версии 11 | версии 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Network | Широкополосное подключение к интернету | Широкополосное подключение к интернету |
| Sound card | Any Windows-compatible sound device | Any Windows-compatible sound device |
| Notes | SSD recommended. Online multiplayer, cloud features, achievements, and Steam features require Steam and an internet connection. | Recommended for 1080p / 60 FPS during late-game waves, high particle effects, hazards, multiplayer, and large music library use. SSD and up-to-date graphics drivers recommended. |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Hypernova and does it need an SSD
Hypernova needs 8 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 12 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 13, 2026). requirements
An SSD is recommended for Hypernova but not required: the game runs from an HDD, loading just takes longer.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 13, 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 Hypernova 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 | 280–470 | 250–420 | 175–300 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 275–460 | 235–390 | 145–250 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 265–445 | 220–365 | 130–220 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 255–430 | 205–340 | 115–195 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 250–420 | 195–325 | 110–185 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 250–425 | 195–330 | 110–185 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 245–415 | 190–315 | 100–180 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 240–405 | 185–305 | 100–175 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 225–385 | 165–280 | 90–155 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 235–400 | 175–295 | 97–165 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 220–375 | 160–270 | 87–150 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 220–370 | 160–265 | 85–145 |
* 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 Hypernova
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈68 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈77 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈81 FPS
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The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.
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Can my PC run Hypernova?
Hypernova (2026): FPSHQ load index 34 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 140–230 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 130–220 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 530 / AMD Radeon R7 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 740; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 13, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 34 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 165 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 179 FPS model estimate
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