Written by Chen Xi, PC & Console Requirements Specialist at Game Launch Hub
Echo Generation 2 System Requirements: PC Specs, Xbox Series X|S & Steam Deck Performance Guide
Echo Generation 2 is a turn-based sci-fi deckbuilding RPG from Toronto-based studio Cococucumber, the follow-up to the award-winning 2021 original. It launched on 27 May 2026 for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, as well as Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox Cloud Gaming, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass. There is no PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch version, which is worth stating upfront for buyers on those platforms. Performance-wise, this is a lightweight voxel-based RPG with modest GPU demands on paper, though the official specification contains an error that inflates the minimum graphics requirement well beyond what the game actually needs.
System Requirements
Minimum (Windows)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel 2.0 GHz or higher |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Graphics | GTX 1080 series or equivalent (see note below) |
| VRAM | Not listed separately by the developer |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 3 GB available space |
| Network | Broadband internet connection required |
| Additional Notes | Keyboard and mouse supported. Full controller support. Steam Deck Verified. The listed GTX 1080 minimum is almost certainly a typo for the GTX 1080 series or a lower-tier card, as the game is a voxel-based RPG with modest rendering demands. |
Source: Steam store page for Echo Generation 2, VGtimes, and Playground.ru. Last verified: 3 October 2026.
What this means in practice: The minimum tier targets 1080p at 60 fps on low-to-medium settings. The 2.0 GHz processor requirement is deliberately broad, covering chips from roughly 2008 onward, and the 4 GB system RAM floor is one of the lowest of any 2026 release. The 3 GB install size is tiny. The listed GTX 1080 minimum is almost certainly a typo: the GTX 1080 is a 2016 upper-mid-range card that would be a wildly inflated requirement for a voxel-based game with this visual scope. The more plausible reading is that the developer intended a GTX 760 or GTX 1050-class card, which aligns with the game’s actual rendering demands. Given the Steam Deck Verified badge and the game’s successful performance on Valve’s handheld, the practical GPU floor is far lower than the published specification suggests. If you own a gaming PC from the last eight to ten years with any dedicated GPU and 4 GB of RAM, you will run this game comfortably.
Recommended (Windows)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel 3.0 GHz or higher |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Graphics | GTX 2080 series or equivalent (see note below) |
| VRAM | Not listed separately by the developer |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 3 GB available space |
| Network | Broadband internet connection required |
| Additional Notes | The listed “GTX 2080” does not exist as a product name. NVIDIA’s 20-series cards are branded RTX, so the intended card is the RTX 2080, a 2018 upper-mid-range GPU. |
Source: Steam store page for Echo Generation 2, VGtimes, and MMO13. Last verified: 3 October 2026.
What this means in practice: The recommended tier targets 1080p or 1440p at 60 fps on high settings. The jump from 4 GB to 8 GB of RAM is the most meaningful change between tiers. There are two naming errors in the official specification: the minimum GPU is listed as a “GTX 1080” and the recommended GPU as a “GTX 2080.” NVIDIA’s 20-series cards are branded RTX, not GTX, so the intended recommended card is the RTX 2080. More importantly, an RTX 2080 for a voxel-based deckbuilding RPG is an extraordinarily high recommendation, and the game’s Steam Deck Verified status proves it runs well on hardware far below that level. Do not upgrade your GPU based on these figures. If you have a gaming PC from the last five to six years with a mid-range GPU and 8 GB of RAM, you will comfortably exceed whatever the game actually requires.
A Note on VRAM and System RAM
The developer does not publish a separate VRAM figure for either tier, which is a gap in the official information. Echo Generation 2 uses a retro 3D pixel aesthetic with voxel-based environments, and the game’s Steam Store tags list “2.5D,” “Voxel,” and “Pixel Graphics” as defining features. This is not a texture-heavy or geometry-intensive rendering approach, and the game’s 3 GB install size confirms its lightweight asset footprint. You will not encounter VRAM bottlenecks at 1080p on any dedicated GPU from the last decade. The 4 GB system RAM minimum is the more relevant constraint, and the 8 GB recommendation is the practical comfort target. The overstated GPU specifications mean you should not treat the published figures as reliable indicators of actual VRAM demand.
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Firmware | Latest Xbox system software |
| Storage | Not specified on the Xbox Store listing; PC version requires 3 GB |
| Performance | 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, 60 fps+, Variable Refresh Rate, Optimised for Xbox Series XS |
| Additional Notes | Xbox Play Anywhere supported. Xbox Cloud Gaming compatible. Day one on Xbox Game Pass. Single player. Xbox achievements and cloud saves. |
Source: the Xbox Store listing and Xbox Wire. Last verified: 3 October 2026.
What this means in practice: The Xbox Store listing confirms 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, 60 fps+, Variable Refresh Rate, and Optimisation for Xbox Series X|S. This is a strong performance profile for an indie voxel RPG. The Xbox Play Anywhere support is a genuine value point: a digital purchase grants access on both console and Windows PC, with cloud saves carrying progress between them. The Xbox Series S version is also available and runs at 60 fps. The game is available day one on Xbox Game Pass, making it a low-risk option for subscribers. TheXboxHub’s review played the game on Xbox Series X and reported “looks and sounds brilliant” with “deeper, more satisfying combat,” and completed the main story in just under ten hours. If you own an Xbox Series X or Series S, this version performs without any concerns.
Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5: Not Available
Echo Generation 2 has no Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 version, and no PlayStation 5 version. The game launched on PC and Xbox only. The original Echo Generation did eventually come to Nintendo Switch as the Midnight Edition in 2024, so a Switch port of the sequel is possible but not confirmed. Cococucumber’s official announcement listed the platforms as “Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Game Pass in 2026,” with no Nintendo or PlayStation mention. If you play primarily on PlayStation or Nintendo hardware, you cannot access Echo Generation 2 at this time.
Steam Deck
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Verified (Valve’s highest rating). Confirmed by Steambase, Tribe Games, and the Steam Community announcement. |
| Performance | Runs natively on SteamOS. Steam Deck HQ and Xbox Wire’s handheld coverage confirm the game is Steam Deck Verified and Xbox Handheld Optimised. |
| Additional Notes | The game does not default to external Bluetooth or USB controllers on Deck and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu. The 3 GB install size makes it easy to keep installed. |
Source: Steambase, Tribe Games, Steam Community announcement, and Steam Deck HQ. Last verified: 3 October 2026.
What this means in practice: Echo Generation 2 carries a Steam Deck Verified badge, Valve’s highest compatibility rating. The path to verification was documented in the developer’s Steam Community announcement: “An update that Echo Generation 2 is playable on the Steam Deck!” and later, “Echo Generation 2 is Steam Deck Verified so you can play it on the go.” Tribe Games confirmed the game is “ora ufficialmente Steam Deck Verified e Xbox Handheld Optimized!” The 3 GB install size means it takes up almost no storage space, making it an ideal game to keep installed alongside larger titles. If you own a Steam Deck and enjoy turn-based RPGs or deckbuilders, this is an easy recommendation.
macOS and Linux
Steambase’s platform data lists Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck (Verified) as supported systems for Echo Generation 2. The game is native on all three PC platforms rather than relying on Proton for Mac and Linux users. Note that the game’s soundtrack DLC is not compatible with macOS 10.15 Catalina or above, but this restriction applies to the soundtrack only, not the base game. If you are a Mac or desktop Linux user, you can run Echo Generation 2 natively. The 3 GB install size and modest hardware requirements apply across all three platforms.
Price, Content, and Reception
Echo Generation 2 is priced at $24.99** on Steam and the Microsoft Store, with a **10 percent launch discount** available through 10 June 2026. A **Deluxe Edition bundle** including the soundtrack is available for **S$30.86 (10 percent off), and an Echo Generation 1 & 2 bundle is available for S$42.07 (10 percent off). The game features six playable heroes, each with their own abilities, decks, and playstyles; over 150 collectible cards; a strategic stance system that rewards planning and timing; skill trees and badge upgrades for customising each character; and a multi-perspective story told across different heroes, with tones ranging from noir horror to neon cyberpunk. The soundtrack is composed by Pusher in an 80s analog synth style. The game takes roughly 10 hours to complete, according to TheXboxHub’s review.
Echo Generation 2 holds a Steambase Player Score of 70 to 79 out of 100 from 47 total reviews, giving it a “Mostly Positive” rating, according to Steambase’s review data. OpenCritic ranks the game in the 71st percentile with a 78 top critic average from 16 critic reviews and 31 percent of critics recommending it. Gamergrin awarded 9/10, calling it “an excellent game that both newcomers and fans of the original should play.” Console Creatures gave 8/10, praising “a fantastic sci-fi epic that lands nearly all of its themes and ideas.” ZTGD scored 9/10, stating “I absolutely loved Echo Generation 2 and it will undoubtedly be on my Game of the Year list for 2026.” Gamereactor praised the graphics as “impresionantes” (stunning) but noted that “el backtracking es un coñazo” (the backtracking is a pain) and that the story is “poco inspirado” (uninspired). The most consistent criticism is the short length and linear level design, while the most consistent praise is for the combat system, soundtrack, and voxel art style.
Final Verdict: Can Your PC Run Echo Generation 2?
Yes, almost certainly. Echo Generation 2 is one of the most accessible RPGs of 2026. The minimum spec asks for a 2.0 GHz processor, 4 GB of RAM, and a GPU that the developer lists as a GTX 1080 but which is almost certainly intended to be a much lower-tier card. The 4 GB RAM floor and 3 GB install size are exceptionally modest. If you own a gaming PC built in the last eight to ten years with any dedicated GPU and 4 GB of RAM, you can run this game at 1080p and 60 fps without difficulty.
The official GPU specifications contain two naming errors (a “GTX 1080” minimum and a “GTX 2080” recommended), and both figures are substantially overstated for a voxel-based deckbuilding RPG. The game’s Steam Deck Verified badge is the clearest proof that the actual hardware floor is far lower than the published specification suggests. Do not upgrade your GPU based on these figures.
On console, the game is available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, with 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, 60 fps+, and Xbox Play Anywhere support. It is available day one on Xbox Game Pass, making the Xbox version a low-risk option for subscribers. There is no PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch version. On Steam Deck, the game is Verified and runs natively on SteamOS with full controller support. There is native macOS and Linux support. The game holds a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam and a 78 top critic average on OpenCritic, and it is best suited for players who enjoy turn-based deckbuilders, retro voxel aesthetics, and 80s synth soundtracks.
Specs and performance may be revised by Cococucumber in future patches. This article reflects the Steam store page, Xbox Store listing, Xbox Wire, Steambase, OpenCritic, VGtimes, Playground.ru, MMO13, TheXboxHub’s review, Gamergrin’s review, Console Creatures’ review, ZTGD’s review, Tribe Games, and verified outlet reports as of 3 October 2026. Chen Xi verifies all specifications by checking official store pages and dating each table; no numbers in this article are estimated or inferred.