s&box

s&box

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Release date 2026-04-28
Genre Action
What hardware does s&box need?

s&box has an FPSHQ demand score of 66/100: 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.

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Everything about s&box

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s&box is a game by Facepunch Studios. Steam release date: April 28, 2026. Steam reviews: 5 292. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM. It needs at least 16 GB of RAM.

About the game

Developer
Facepunch Studios
Publisher
Facepunch Studios
Release date
April 28, 2026
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
5 292

s&box system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 Windows 11
Processor Core i5-9600K / Ryzen 5 3600 Core i7-10700F / Ryzen 7 5700
Memory 16 GB ОЗУ 32 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600XT - 8GB VRAM
Storage 12 GB 50 GB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету
Поддержка VR OpenXR OpenXR

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is s&box and does it need an SSD

s&box needs 12 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 50 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). requirements

12–50 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
99 %of 91773 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of s&box do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

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Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 3, 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 s&box 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 195–295 150–230 87–130
GeForce RTX 4090 S 175–270 125–195 71–110
GeForce RTX 5080 S 160–245 110–175 61–92
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 145–225 100–160 54–83
GeForce RTX 4080 A 140–215 96–150 51–78
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 140–215 96–150 52–79
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 130–205 91–140 49–74
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 130–200 89–140 47–72
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 115–180 79–125 42–65
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 120–195 85–130 45–70
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 110–175 76–120 40–63
Radeon RX 9070 A 105–175 75–115 39–60

* 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 s&box

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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66
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

66/100
FPSHQ load index
63–99FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
62–94FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
2
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
16GB
minimum RAM
2026
release year
In short

Can my PC run s&box?

s&box (2026): FPSHQ load index 66 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 63–99 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 62–94 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 2 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM; minimum RAM: 16 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
66 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
72 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
79 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS s&box, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for s&box?
Minimum configuration: Core i5-9600K / Ryzen 5 3600, GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM, 16 GB RAM, 12 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is s&box and does it need an SSD?
s&box needs 12–50 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). The requirements of s&box do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of s&box?
Genre: Action. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Facepunch Studios. Publisher: Facepunch Studios.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2026-04-28.
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: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB 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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