What GPU do I need to run Empire of the Ants?

The minimum GPU requirement for Empire of the Ants is 6GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Empire of the Ants?

The minimum system requirements for Empire of the Ants are: CPU: Intel Core i5 9400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600, GPU: 6GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580, RAM: 8 GB.

Can I play Empire of the Ants at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Empire of the Ants at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

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1080p performance

Empire of the Ants estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	421 fps	337 fps	270 fps	219 fps
RTX 4090	391 fps	313 fps	250 fps	203 fps
RX 7900 XTX	351 fps	281 fps	225 fps	183 fps
RTX 5080	331 fps	265 fps	212 fps	172 fps
RTX 4080 Super	311 fps	249 fps	199 fps	162 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	246 fps	197 fps	157 fps	128 fps
RTX 4070	211 fps	168 fps	135 fps	110 fps
RX 7800 XT	186 fps	148 fps	119 fps	96 fps
RTX 3080	181 fps	144 fps	116 fps	94 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	171 fps	136 fps	109 fps	89 fps
RTX 3070	155 fps	124 fps	99 fps	81 fps
RTX 4060	140 fps	112 fps	90 fps	73 fps
RTX 3060	120 fps	96 fps	77 fps	63 fps
GTX 1660 Super	87 fps	70 fps	56 fps	45 fps

1440p performance

Empire of the Ants estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	316 fps	253 fps	202 fps	164 fps
RTX 4090	293 fps	235 fps	188 fps	153 fps
RX 7900 XTX	263 fps	211 fps	168 fps	137 fps
RTX 5080	248 fps	199 fps	159 fps	129 fps
RTX 4080 Super	233 fps	187 fps	149 fps	121 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	184 fps	147 fps	118 fps	96 fps
RTX 4070	158 fps	126 fps	101 fps	82 fps
RX 7800 XT	139 fps	111 fps	89 fps	72 fps
RTX 3080	135 fps	108 fps	87 fps	70 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	128 fps	102 fps	82 fps	66 fps
RTX 3070	117 fps	93 fps	75 fps	61 fps
RTX 4060	105 fps	84 fps	67 fps	55 fps
RTX 3060	90 fps	72 fps	58 fps	47 fps
GTX 1660 Super	65 fps	52 fps	42 fps	34 fps

4K performance

Empire of the Ants estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	168 fps	135 fps	108 fps	88 fps
RTX 4090	156 fps	125 fps	100 fps	81 fps
RX 7900 XTX	140 fps	112 fps	90 fps	73 fps
RTX 5080	132 fps	106 fps	85 fps	69 fps
RTX 4080 Super	124 fps	99 fps	80 fps	65 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	98 fps	79 fps	63 fps	51 fps
RTX 4070	84 fps	67 fps	54 fps	44 fps
RX 7800 XT	74 fps	59 fps	47 fps	39 fps
RTX 3080	72 fps	58 fps	46 fps	38 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	68 fps	55 fps	44 fps	35 fps
RTX 3070	62 fps	50 fps	40 fps	32 fps
RTX 4060	56 fps	45 fps	36 fps	29 fps
RTX 3060	48 fps	39 fps	31 fps	25 fps
GTX 1660 Super	35 fps	28 fps	22 fps	18 fps

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About

"Empire of the Ants" (2024) is a groundbreaking strategy game that invites players to explore a photorealistic world from the perspective of an ant. In this unique gameplay experience, you guide your colony through a richly detailed forest teeming with various dangers and challenges. The game's notable visual fidelity and compelling mechanics set it apart in the strategy genre, making it a must-try for fans of innovative gameplay.

This PC game is designed for gamers who appreciate a mix of strategic planning and immersive storytelling. Ideal for both casual and veteran players, "Empire of the Ants" offers varying levels of difficulty to engage a wide audience. With its replayability factor stemming from different colony-building strategies and environmental challenges, players will find a satisfying amount of depth in each playthrough.

If you're a fan of strategy games that push the boundaries of performance and graphics, then "Empire of the Ants" is worth your time. With growing positive reception in its genre, this game promises an engaging adventure that keeps you coming back for more.

Performance profile

November 2024 release. As a current-generation title, Empire of the Ants pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Empire of the Ants. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.

Storyline

Take part in the exodus of a doomed, lost colony! Experience an immersive journey and defend your lands through tactical and strategic battles in an epic, microscopic world. Become #103,683, the Ant Savior: lead your colony, rebuild a home, protect it, make it prosper, and conquer new territories throughout different seasons. Exploration, strategy, combat skills, and alliances with local wildlife will be crucial to emerge victorious from the many challenges lying ahead. Inspired by Bernard Werber's bestselling Empire of the Ants, the game offers a strategic experience right off the pages of the iconic book series.