Vertical Shift

Vertical Shift

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Release date 2021-12-24
Genre Racing
What hardware does Vertical Shift need?

Vertical Shift 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.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Vertical Shift is a game by Corrupted Media Productions. Steam release date: December 24, 2021. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater.. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

Description

Vertical Shift is a new kind of VR E-Sport. Fly through the city and arenas equipped with your Zenith Suit, an advanced movement system. Your Zenith Suit is equipped with Grapple Hooks, Jet Packs, and Gliders, giving you ultimate control over your flight. Challenge your skills with PvP and PvE.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Corrupted Media Productions
Publisher
Corrupted Media Productions
Release date
December 24, 2021
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Vertical Shift system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 or Newer Windows 7 or Newer
Processor Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater. Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater.
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater. NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater.
Storage 3 GB 3 GB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету
Sound card Video Output Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output Video Output Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output
Поддержка VR SteamVR or OpenXR —

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

How big is Vertical Shift and does it need an SSD

Vertical Shift needs 3 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 12, 2026). requirements

3 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
69 %of 95916 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of Vertical Shift 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 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.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Vertical Shift 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 Vertical Shift

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater.). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

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55
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

55/100
FPSHQ load index
79–125FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
77–120FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2021
release year
In short

Can my PC run Vertical Shift?

Vertical Shift (2021): 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: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater.; minimum RAM: 8 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
updated · source: FPS Vertical Shift, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Vertical Shift?
Minimum configuration: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater., NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater., 8 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Vertical Shift and does it need an SSD?
Vertical Shift needs 3 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 12, 2026). The requirements of Vertical Shift do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Vertical Shift?
Genre: Racing. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Corrupted Media Productions. Publisher: Corrupted Media Productions.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2021-12-24.
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: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 equivalent or greater.. 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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