Lightspire: Cards

Lightspire: Cards

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Release date 2026-10-27
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Lightspire: Cards need?

Lightspire: Cards 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.

requirements · data updated · methodology
After launch

Lightspire: Cards launch: what you need to know

What we know after launch: drivers, known issues, FPS on your graphics card and player discussion.

Released 18 days ago

Lightspire: Cards launch: key dates

Dates come from official announcements; the grey dot is today, Nov 14, 2026.

PC launchOctober 27TodayNovember 14PC launchOctober 27, 2026TodayNovember 14, 2026

The publisher has not announced the Lightspire: Cards 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.

Lightspire: Cards FPS by graphics card

Known issues

There is no dedicated Lightspire: Cards error guide yet. General fixes for crashes and black screens are in the crash guide.

Game crashes: fixes

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.

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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.

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Everything about Lightspire: Cards

All FPSHQ pages about this game: FPS, settings, hardware requirements, fixes and discussions.

Lightspire: Cards is a game by Joshua Longworth. Steam release date: October 27, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 520 or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible GPU. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Lightspire Cards is a dark fantasy tactical card battler where deckbuilding meets board control. Summon units, fuse cards, exploit terrain, complete quests, and battle through Luna’s story-driven campaign of saints, schemers, monsters, exiles, and broken vows.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Joshua Longworth
Publisher
Ethereal Realms Entertainment
Release date
October 27, 2026
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Lightspire: Cards system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10/11 64-bit Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-4350 or equivalent Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or better
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520 or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible GPU NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics or better
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 3 GB 3 GB
Sound card Windows-compatible audio device Windows-compatible audio device
Notes Optimised for low-end hardware. A dedicated graphics card is not required. Recommended for 1080p play at High/Auto settings.
Поддержка VR N/A N/A

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Lightspire: Cards and does it need an SSD

Lightspire: Cards needs 3 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). requirements

3 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
72 %of 122435 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of Lightspire: Cards do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

Lightspire: CardsLightspire: Cards3 GBMedian of 2026 games (n = 20748)Median of 2026 games (n = 20748)1 GBMedian of 122435 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122435 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBLightspire: CardsLightspire: Cards3 GBMedian of 2026 games (n = 20748)Median of 2026 games (n = 20748)1 GBMedian of 122435 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122435 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 7, 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.

🛠 Game crashing or won’t launch?

Step-by-step fixes for common errors and diagnostics for your PC

Open guide →DLL error when launching a gameGames keep crashing: how to find the causeGame won’t start: what to checkStutters and freezes in games

FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Lightspire: Cards 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 280–470 255–420 175–300
GeForce RTX 4090 S 275–460 235–390 145–250
GeForce RTX 5080 S 265–445 220–360 130–220
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 255–435 200–340 115–195
GeForce RTX 4080 A 250–425 195–325 110–185
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 250–425 195–325 110–185
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 245–415 185–310 100–175
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 240–410 180–305 100–170
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 215–370 155–265 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 Lightspire: Cards

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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34
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

34/100
FPSHQ load index
140–230FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
130–220FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
8
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2026
release year
In short

Can my PC run Lightspire: Cards?

Lightspire: Cards (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 520 or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible GPU; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 7, 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
updated · source: FPS Lightspire: Cards, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Lightspire: Cards?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-4350 or equivalent, Intel HD Graphics 520 or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible GPU, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Lightspire: Cards and does it need an SSD?
Lightspire: Cards needs 3 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). The requirements of Lightspire: Cards do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Lightspire: Cards?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Joshua Longworth. Publisher: Ethereal Realms Entertainment.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2026-10-27.
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: Intel HD Graphics 520 or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible GPU. 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.
What time does Lightspire: Cards unlock on PC?
Lightspire: Cards launches on October 27, 2026. The publisher has not announced the exact unlock time yet — the table on this page updates once it does.
When does the Lightspire: Cards preload start?
The publisher has not announced a preload date for Lightspire: Cards yet. Preloads usually open 2–7 days before launch; this page updates with the official announcement.
Which graphics driver do I need for Lightspire: Cards?
No driver with Lightspire: Cards support has shipped yet. NVIDIA and AMD usually release one 1–3 days before launch — the table on this page fills itself.
Will Lightspire: Cards be on Game Pass or PS Plus?
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).

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