Cinder City, an ambitious open-world cinematic third-person shooter set against the backdrop of a dystopian near-future Seoul, has recently stirred quite a conversation in the gaming community. Earlier this year, the game’s Steam page erroneously suggested a staggering requirement of 64GB of RAM, a figure that raised eyebrows across the board. While this was later corrected, the minimum requirement still stands at a hefty 32GB, which exceeds the capabilities of many gamers, as highlighted by PC Gamer’s Nick Evanson. He pointed out that this discrepancy raises questions about the accuracy of the remaining specifications, hinting at potential optimization issues.
Playtest Opportunity
To help players gauge whether their gaming rigs can handle the demands of Cinder City, a pre-alpha playtest is scheduled for August 14-16. Interested gamers can sign up now for a chance to participate. However, there are a few stipulations: the playtest is exclusively available to participants in the United States, and individuals must be at least 16 years old to join. Additionally, all participants will be required to adhere to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), which prohibits any form of content sharing, including gameplay recordings, screenshots, or streaming.
For those who meet the criteria and are willing to keep their experiences under wraps, this playtest offers a unique opportunity to experience Cinder City firsthand. It will allow players to assess how the game performs on their systems, although it’s important to remember that this is merely a pre-alpha version. The publisher, NC, has indicated that as optimization progresses, the final system requirements may be adjusted downward from the current listings.
Should the playtest run smoothly on your setup, it could be a promising indicator of the game’s performance upon its official release. Conversely, if the experience proves to be less than stellar, at least it comes at no cost to participants. There remains the hope that Cinder City will deliver an engaging gaming experience, adding an extra layer of excitement to this testing phase.
For those who may not gain access to this initial round or are uncertain about their system’s capabilities, there will be additional playtests in the future, potentially expanding to a broader audience. This ongoing opportunity allows gamers to stay connected with the development of Cinder City and witness the evolution of its optimization efforts.
