Wands

Wands

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Release date 2017-12-19
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Wands need?

Wands 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

Wands is a game by Cortopia Studios. Steam release date: December 19, 2017. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 (equivalent or better). It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

WANDS® is a first-person VR experience that offers fast-paced magic duels against other players online.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Cortopia Studios
Publisher
Beyond Frames, Cortopia Studios
Release date
December 19, 2017
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Wands system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 or newer Windows 10 or newer
Processor Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 (equivalent or better) Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 (equivalent or better)
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 (equivalent or better) NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 (equivalent or better)
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 1.06 GB 1.06 GB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету
Поддержка VR SteamVR —

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

How big is Wands and does it need an SSD

Wands needs 1.1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

1.1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
57 %of 122259 games with an official size are smaller

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

WandsWands1.1 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122259 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122259 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBWandsWands1.1 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122259 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122259 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 8, 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 Wands 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 205–350 170–285 100–170
GeForce RTX 4090 S 195–325 145–245 82–140
GeForce RTX 5080 S 180–300 130–220 71–120
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 165–280 120–200 64–110
GeForce RTX 4080 A 160–270 110–190 60–105
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 160–270 110–190 60–105
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 150–260 105–180 57–97
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 150–250 105–175 55–93
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 135–230 95–160 49–83
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 145–245 100–170 53–89
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 130–225 91–155 47–81
Radeon RX 9070 A 125–220 89–150 46–78

* 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 Wands

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

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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
77–125FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
74–125FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run Wands?

Wands (2017): FPSHQ load index 55 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 77–125 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 74–125 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 (equivalent or better); minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 8, 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 Wands, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Wands?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 (equivalent or better), NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 (equivalent or better), 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Wands and does it need an SSD?
Wands needs 1.1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of Wands do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Wands?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Cortopia Studios. Publisher: Beyond Frames, Cortopia Studios.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-12-19.
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 or AMD Radeon R9 290 (equivalent or better). 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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