TIDEBREAK
TIDEBREAK has an FPSHQ demand score of 55/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
TIDEBREAK launch: what you need to know
What we know after launch: drivers, known issues, FPS on your graphics card and player discussion.
TIDEBREAK launch: key dates
Dates come from official announcements; the grey dot is today, Oct 15, 2026.
The publisher has not announced the TIDEBREAK 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 TIDEBREAK 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 Oct 15, 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: Oct 15, 2026.
Everything about TIDEBREAK
All FPSHQ pages about this game: FPS, settings, hardware requirements, fixes and discussions.
TIDEBREAK is a game by Dustin Klaas, TheBigBois. Steam release date: October 7, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GTX 960 / RX 470, 2 GB, Vulkan 1.0. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.
Description
Wake up on an island the sea swallows a little more every night. Punch trees, craft, build a camp, fish, and hold out against what crawls out of the water. Three bosses, a Beacon, one way home. Solo or with two friends.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Dustin Klaas, TheBigBois
- Publisher
- TheBigBois
- Release date
- October 7, 2026
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/1864940
TIDEBREAK system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | GTX 960 / RX 470, 2 GB, Vulkan 1.0 | GTX 1060 6 GB / RX 580 |
| Storage | 500 MB | 500 MB |
| Notes | Internet connection required for online co-op. | — |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is TIDEBREAK and does it need an SSD
TIDEBREAK needs 500 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 12, 2026). requirements
The requirements of TIDEBREAK do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 12, 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.
Ranking: how big 91827 popular games are and which need an SSD →
🛠 Game crashing or won’t launch?
Step-by-step fixes for common errors and diagnostics for your PC
FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for TIDEBREAK 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 | 220–340 | 180–275 | 105–165 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 205–315 | 155–240 | 89–135 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 190–295 | 140–215 | 77–120 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 175–275 | 125–195 | 69–105 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 170–260 | 120–185 | 65–98 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 170–265 | 120–185 | 65–98 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 160–255 | 115–175 | 61–94 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 155–245 | 110–170 | 59–90 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 145–225 | 100–155 | 52–81 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 150–240 | 105–165 | 56–87 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 140–220 | 96–150 | 51–78 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 135–215 | 94–145 | 49–76 |
* 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 TIDEBREAK
Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (GTX 960 / RX 470, 2 GB, Vulkan 1.0). 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 ≈23 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 Ti ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1080 ≈64 FPS
- GeForce RTX 2060 ≈64 FPS
Submit an FPS measurement
Add your FPS measurement
Share your average FPS. Player measurements are checked, and once a cell has 3+ devices they refine the FPSHQ model.
Submit my resultHow to measure: 60 seconds of normal gameplay (not menus or loading), no frame cap or vsync; read average FPS and 1% low from an overlay.
The FPSHQ app for Windows computes average FPS and 1% low from frame times (PresentMon) and, with your consent, submits the result itself.
Get the appOnly aggregates are published: a median over 2+ devices or after review. No name or IP is stored — only a hash to stop abuse. Methodology
The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.
🏆 Which GPU do you need for TIDEBREAK?
A ready-made GPU ranking with real FPS in this very game
GPU ranking for TIDEBREAK →Key figures
Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data
Can my PC run TIDEBREAK?
TIDEBREAK (2026): FPSHQ load index 55 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 79–125 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 77–120 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GTX 960 / RX 470, 2 GB, Vulkan 1.0; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 12, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 55 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 90 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 99 FPS model estimate
Frequently asked questions about the game
On which platforms is the game available?
What is the genre of TIDEBREAK?
How big is TIDEBREAK and does it need an SSD?
Who are the developer and publisher?
When was or will the game be released?
What FPS will I get in this game?
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
What time does TIDEBREAK unlock on PC?
When does the TIDEBREAK preload start?
Which graphics driver do I need for TIDEBREAK?
Will TIDEBREAK be on Game Pass or PS Plus?
Discussions: TIDEBREAK
No topics yet. Be the first — ask a question.
Comments (0)