GTX 1080 Ti runs Research Story at approximately ~40 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~40 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~21 FPS (STRUGGLE).
The GTX 1080 Ti runs Research Story at ~40 FPS on 1440P High settings — within the 30–60 FPS playable range but below the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold. Switching from High to Medium settings typically recovers approximately 7 FPS on this GPU tier. Note: This title is currently in Early Access. Performance estimates include a conservative buffer — actual results may vary as the game continues to be optimized between patches.
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Can I run Research Story on GTX 1080 Ti?
Yes. The GTX 1080 Ti delivers approximately 40 FPS in Research Story at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is in the 30–60 FPS playable range. Switching to Medium settings recovers roughly 15–20% more FPS.
What FPS does GTX 1080 Ti get in Research Story at 1440p?
The GTX 1080 Ti averages approximately 40 FPS in Research Story at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can GTX 1080 Ti run Research Story at 4K?
The GTX 1080 Ti averages approximately 21 FPS in Research Story at 4K High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
About Research Story
Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!
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