LIGHTNING
LIGHTNING has an FPSHQ demand score of 57/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
LIGHTNING is a game by AIONWARE LTD, H. Senemar. Steam release date: June 19, 2023. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GTX 760 2GB. It needs at least 6 GB of RAM.
Description
Fast-paced competitive FPS with character abilities. Combining realistic settings with superpowers. Geared toward ESPORT with In-game Map Editor. Organize tournaments, customize weapons and characters, replay matches, manage your team, variety of modes and exclusive attention to gunplay.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- AIONWARE LTD, H. Senemar
- Publisher
- AIONWARE LTD
- Release date
- June 19, 2023
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/2137090
LIGHTNING system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 7, 8.1, 10 | 64-bit Windows 10, 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 series | AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i7 series | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 6 GB ОЗУ | 16 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 760 2GB | GeForce GTX 1070 |
| DirectX | версии 11 | версии 12 |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| Network | Широкополосное подключение к интернету | Широкополосное подключение к интернету |
| Notes | Minimum required graphic card could be slightly less than the standard requirement if FSR is enabled. systems below the minimum spec are more likely to experience low frame rate and hangs. | SSD recommended. FSR Ultra recommended for visual sharpness and clarity. |
64-разрядные процессор и операционная система
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is LIGHTNING and does it need an SSD
LIGHTNING needs 10 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 11, 2026). requirements
An SSD is recommended for LIGHTNING but not required: the game runs from an HDD, loading just takes longer.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 11, 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 LIGHTNING 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 | 215–330 | 175–270 | 100–160 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 200–305 | 150–230 | 85–130 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 185–285 | 130–205 | 74–115 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 170–265 | 120–185 | 66–100 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 160–255 | 115–180 | 62–94 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 165–255 | 115–180 | 62–95 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 155–245 | 110–170 | 58–89 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 150–240 | 105–165 | 57–87 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 135–215 | 95–145 | 50–77 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 145–230 | 100–160 | 54–83 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 130–210 | 92–145 | 48–75 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 130–205 | 90–140 | 47–72 |
* 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
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Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run LIGHTNING
Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (GeForce GTX 760 2GB). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.
- Intel Arc A310 ≈21 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ≈21 FPS
- GeForce GTX 770 ≈22 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 Ti ≈61 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1080 ≈62 FPS
- GeForce RTX 2060 ≈62 FPS
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Can my PC run LIGHTNING?
LIGHTNING (2023): FPSHQ load index 57 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 76–120 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 74–115 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GTX 760 2GB; minimum RAM: 6 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 11, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 57 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 86 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 94 FPS model estimate
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