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The Occupation

The Occupation

70/100
7 ratings2019Easy to run

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1080p performance

The Occupation estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps862 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps910 fps739 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps801 fps651 fps
RTX 3080999 fps975 fps780 fps634 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps921 fps736 fps598 fps
RTX 3070999 fps839 fps671 fps546 fps
RTX 4060948 fps758 fps606 fps493 fps
RTX 3060812 fps650 fps520 fps422 fps
GTX 1660 Super589 fps471 fps377 fps306 fps

1440p performance

The Occupation estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps924 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps871 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps818 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps995 fps796 fps647 fps
RTX 4070999 fps853 fps682 fps554 fps
RX 7800 XT939 fps751 fps601 fps488 fps
RTX 3080914 fps731 fps585 fps475 fps
RTX 4060 Ti863 fps690 fps552 fps449 fps
RTX 3070787 fps630 fps504 fps409 fps
RTX 4060711 fps569 fps455 fps370 fps
RTX 3060609 fps487 fps390 fps317 fps
GTX 1660 Super442 fps353 fps283 fps230 fps

4K performance

The Occupation estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps910 fps728 fps591 fps
RTX 4090999 fps845 fps676 fps549 fps
RX 7900 XTX948 fps758 fps606 fps493 fps
RTX 5080894 fps715 fps572 fps465 fps
RTX 4080 Super839 fps671 fps537 fps436 fps
RTX 4070 Ti663 fps531 fps425 fps345 fps
RTX 4070569 fps455 fps364 fps296 fps
RX 7800 XT501 fps401 fps321 fps260 fps
RTX 3080487 fps390 fps312 fps253 fps
RTX 4060 Ti460 fps368 fps295 fps239 fps
RTX 3070420 fps336 fps269 fps218 fps
RTX 4060379 fps303 fps243 fps197 fps
RTX 3060325 fps260 fps208 fps169 fps
GTX 1660 Super236 fps188 fps151 fps122 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA Geforce GTX 560 or equivalent

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Processor
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2.2+ Ghz Dual-Core

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4 GB

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About

The Occupation, released in 2019, is a unique adventure and puzzle game that immerses players in a single government building over a real-time four-hour narrative experience. Players navigate a complex story where almost every action influences the outcome, creating a dynamic gameplay environment that sets it apart from traditional titles in the genre. This innovative approach keeps players engaged and invested in the choices they make throughout the game.

In terms of PC performance, The Occupation is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1847 to run smoothly. To enjoy stable FPS and decent graphics settings, a mid-tier GPU would be a better choice, ensuring a fluid experience without demanding excessive resources. With only 4 GB of RAM needed, even budget builds can achieve optimal performance while immersing themselves in this captivating story-driven game.

Given its solid rating of 70/100 and its engaging blend of adventure and puzzle elements, The Occupation is worth playing for fans of the genre. Its unique narrative approach and real-time mechanics offer a refreshing take on storytelling in gaming, making it a notable addition to any PC gaming library.

Performance profile

March 2019 release. The Occupation was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

The Occupation is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — The Occupation runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

An attack has left 23 dead & has become a catalyst for the creation of The Union Act, a controversial act which threatens the civil liberties of the British population. The next 4 hours will determine the outcome of the act and the future of the country. Events happen in real-time and you must make decisions based on the evidence surrounding you. Is the cost of an extreme action outweighed by the cause of the greater good? You are the reporter. You decide the narrative.

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