Returnal
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Returnal FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 342 fps | 274 fps | 219 fps | 178 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 318 fps | 254 fps | 203 fps | 165 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 285 fps | 228 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 269 fps | 215 fps | 172 fps | 140 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 252 fps | 202 fps | 162 fps | 131 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 199 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 171 fps | 137 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 151 fps | 120 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 147 fps | 117 fps | 94 fps | 76 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 138 fps | 111 fps | 89 fps | 72 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 126 fps | 101 fps | 81 fps | 66 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 114 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 98 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 71 fps | 57 fps | 45 fps | 37 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 256 fps | 205 fps | 164 fps | 133 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 238 fps | 191 fps | 152 fps | 124 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 214 fps | 171 fps | 137 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 202 fps | 161 fps | 129 fps | 105 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 189 fps | 151 fps | 121 fps | 98 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 150 fps | 120 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 128 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 113 fps | 90 fps | 72 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 110 fps | 88 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 104 fps | 83 fps | 66 fps | 54 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 95 fps | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 73 fps | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 53 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps | 28 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 137 fps | 109 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 127 fps | 102 fps | 81 fps | 66 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 114 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 107 fps | 86 fps | 69 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 101 fps | 81 fps | 65 fps | 52 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 41 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 68 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 36 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 60 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps | 30 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 55 fps | 44 fps | 35 fps | 29 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 50 fps | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 46 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps | 24 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 28 fps | 23 fps | 18 fps | 15 fps |
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About
Returnal is a 2021 roguelike third-person shooter that stands out for its intense, fast-paced combat and procedurally generated environments. Developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game follows astronaut Selene Vassos as she becomes trapped in a time loop on the hostile alien planet Atropos. The roguelike structure combined with fluid gunplay and stunning visuals makes it a notable entry in the action-shooter genre.
For PC performance, Returnal demands a solid mid-range GPU to maintain smooth FPS at higher settings, with an entry-level graphics card capable of handling the benchmark at around 9212 performance score. You'll want at least 16 GB of RAM and a CPU scoring roughly 4253 to avoid bottlenecks. While the game isn't strictly demanding by modern standards, running it at high graphics settings with consistent 60+ FPS will require competent hardware, making it moderately accessible for most gaming PCs built in the last few years.
If you enjoy intense, arcade-style action games with roguelike elements, Returnal is worth experiencing. With an 83/100 rating, it delivers engaging gameplay and technical polish that justifies the performance investment required to run it well.
Performance profile
Released in April 2021, Returnal targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
Returnal is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Returnal. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
Storyline
Break the cycle of chaos on an always-changing alien planet where even death is no escape. After crash-landing on this shape-shifting world, Selene must search through the barren landscape of an ancient civilization for her escape. Isolated and alone, she finds herself fighting tooth and nail for survival. Again and again, she’s defeated – forced to restart her journey every time she dies.
