While it may not be surprising to see that the Rocket League system requirements are still incredibly low, what is a surprise is that this iconic motorized sports game is in its tenth year and is still going stronger than ever. Whether you're looking to play competitively or with friends, Rocket League is super simple to run on PC, and it's free-to-play, making it accessible to all.
Rocket League has to be one of the most well-known and best sports games on the market, and it doesn't even cost a single cent! Best of all, the game will run on just about any modern or budget setup, including the best mini gaming PC designs from our buying guide. Of course, you'll still benefit massively from having a stronger setup, as anything that can improve your frame rate can mean the difference between scoring a goal and watching another driver steal the ball from you.
Here are the Rocket League system requirements for PC:
| Minimum (1080p, 30fps) | Recommended (1080p, 60fps) | |
| OS | Windows 7 64-bit or newer | Windows 7 64-bit or newer |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce 760 AMD Radeon R7 270X |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 470 |
| VRAM | 2GB | 4GB |
| CPU | 2.5GHz+ dual-core | 3.0GHz+ quad-core |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 20GB | 20GB |
| Notes | Gamepad or controller recommended | Gamepad or controller recommended |
The Rocket League minimum requirements are a little bit curious in that they still call for Windows 7 OS at the entry-level. Most games, by virtue of Steam, require Windows 10 64-bit OS for every game on the market, but that's where Rocket League differs, having been removed from Steam at the request of the game's publisher. The game remains accessible via the Epic Games Store, which doesn't enforce Windows 10 for games listed on its market. However, considering the security risks of Windows 7 and all the other operating systems that are no longer supported by Microsoft, we would suggest upgrading to Windows 11 if you plan on jumping into Rocket League.
Otherwise, all you'll need to get Rocket League running is an Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R7 270X GPU, a 2.5GHz dual-core processor such as the ancient i5-3210M or the AMD A4-3300, and 4GB of RAM.
You will, of course, also need a decent internet connection if you don't want to encounter significant lag or input delays.
As for the Rocket League recommended specs, there's not much of a jump, only requiring an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 470 GPU, a 3.0GHz quad-core CPU such as the Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD FX-8350, and 8GB of RAM. By modern gaming standards, this is not a particularly challenging benchmark to meet, but the developers recommend you use a gamepad, which is where we will direct you to one of the best PC controller picks from our buying guide to get the best Rocket League experience.
When it comes to download size, the Rocket League storage space demands a practically minuscule 20GB of space. An SSD isn't required, but we'd recommend grabbing one of the best SSD options from our buying guide if you're running low on space, or still rocking a traditional hard disk drive.
If you're diving into Rocket League for the first time, you should read up on our Rocket League tips to help you secure your first goal.
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