GTX 1050 runs Narcosis at approximately ~15 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~38 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~15 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 1050 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Narcosis at 4K High settings (~15 FPS estimated). A minimum GPU tier of 5 or higher is required to run this title. Purchasing before upgrading is not recommended. Warning: Narcosis recommends at least 4 GB VRAM. The GTX 1050 has only 2 GB — expect texture pop-in, longer load times, or crashes in high-quality or large-area scenes.
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Can I run Narcosis on GTX 1050?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 1050 delivers approximately 15 FPS in Narcosis at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is below the 30 FPS playability threshold. Reducing to 1080p Medium settings or upgrading to the next GPU tier is recommended.
What FPS does GTX 1050 get in Narcosis at 1440p?
The GTX 1050 averages approximately 38 FPS in Narcosis at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can GTX 1050 run Narcosis at 4K?
The GTX 1050 averages approximately 15 FPS in Narcosis at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
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About Narcosis
Narcosis is a this hauntingly immersive survival story set at the hostile depths of the Pacific Ocean. Stranded after an accident, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen -- and sanity -- give out.
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