While SpaceEngine is highly optimized, it is hardware-intensive due to the vast amount of data it renders. Reviewers from PCGameBenchmark and Reddit recommend the following for version 0.990: Recommended Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 10/11 (64-bit) CPU Intel Core i3-3220T Intel Core i5-4430 RAM GPU GTX 1050 Ti (3 GB VRAM) GTX 1060 (6 GB VRAM) Storage 50 GB (for HD textures) Review Summary
Reviewers and users from Reddit and the SpaceEngine Official Blog highlight several "game-changing" additions in this version: File: SpaceEngine.v0.990.45.1930.zip ...
: Rendering resolution was increased down to "sand grain level," featuring physically-based rendering (PBR) for rocks and ground materials. SpaceEngine VR Review & Gameplay on the Oculus
: Replaced flat sprites with realistic, three-dimensional dust and gas clouds. including motion controller tracking.
SpaceEngine VR Review & Gameplay on the Oculus Rift
: Includes updated exoplanet catalogs, realistic moon system generation for gas giants, and a new planet classification system based on actual bulk composition. Performance & System Requirements
: Native support for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive , including motion controller tracking.