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Warshift

Warshift

60/100
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1080p performance

Warshift 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

Warshift 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

Warshift 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 / ATI Radeon HD 5870

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Processor
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2.4 GHz Dual Core

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4 GB

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Genres

ActionIndieRole-playing (RPG)Strategy

About

Warshift, released in 2016, is an innovative blend of action, strategy, role-playing, and indie gameplay elements. This unique combination allows players to collect resources, build bases, and manage armies, culminating in dynamic battles where they can take direct control of their characters and vehicles. The game's distinctive approach requires gamers to adapt their playstyle and engage in a variety of tactical decisions, making it a memorable experience for fans of diverse genres.

In terms of PC performance, Warshift is relatively accessible, requiring at least an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1847 to ensure smooth gameplay. Players can expect good performance on systems equipped with 4 GB of RAM, enabling stable FPS even on lower graphics settings. For those looking to achieve higher frame rates and better visual fidelity, mid-range GPUs like the NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850 are recommended to enhance the overall gaming experience.

With a rating of 60/100, Warshift finds itself in a mixed position, appealing primarily to players who appreciate the fusion of genres and innovative gameplay. While it may not be a standout title, it offers creative mechanics that could captivate dedicated fans of action and strategy games. If you're seeking something different, it's worth a try, but managing expectations based on its rating may enhance your enjoyment.

Performance profile

Released in October 2016, Warshift sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

As a strategy title, Warshift is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.

Extremely light — Warshift 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

In 2062, the colonial planet “Enigma” was invaded by an aggressive alien race Atroid’s from the parallel world that has gone into our universe through the hypothetical “Gates of Chaos”. This non-material beings were forced to clothe their energy nucleuses in the strong physical shells (exoskeletons), as they needed to have impact on the environment in our world. As a result, they created an army of alien droids which are capable to fight in any environment and at any temperature. The fortifications of the planetary defense line turned out to be not effective against the powerful energy weapon used by the aliens. Soon, the biosphere of the planet felt the destructive power of their deadly attack, and a half of its surface turned into a lifeless desert. The miner colony garrison that was made up of volunteer soldiers suffered huge losses and was urgently evacuated. All resource extraction works on the planet were suspended, and corporations began to bear huge losses. But, after numerous antiwar protests, the government of the Colonial Republic did not want to risk human lives, and scientists had to create an entirely new army of intergalactic operations. The republican fleet and the assault battalion “Delta”, consisting of cyber-guards, heavy machinery and robotic drones-transformers was sent to the planet. The Commanders who have telepathic skills control that steel armada while being aboard the ARKS. For the purpose of their own safety, they are forbidden to leave the ARK. However, they can be directly involved in battles as operators of combat avatars (unmanned combat robotic vehicle). If any combat avatar gets a critical damage, it will be immediately evacuated and, after a quick repair, again will be sent to the battlefield. But, if the aliens are still able to destroy all the ARKS, the Colonial Republic will lose control of the planet forever..

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