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Corepunk on PC — Specs, The Great Reset & budget 2026
Corepunk — top-down open-world MMORPG in early access: Kwalat, PvP, dungeons and player economy. The Great Reset on June 25, 2026.
Quick summary — which PC for Corepunk?
- Estimated minimum setup: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 570, 8 Go, SSD.
- For smooth 1080p: target a PC around $425 – $650.
- For high 1440p: target $650 – $875 (NVIDIA GTX 1060 6 Go / AMD RX 580).
- For comfortable 4K: target $875 – $1100 and above.
- Best price-to-FPS value in 2026: the $650 – $875 tier.
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Corepunk (Artificial Core) is a top-down open-world MMORPG in PC early access: seamless Kwalat, fog of war, MOBA/ARPG-style combat, hardcore PvP, PvE dungeons, crafting and a player-driven economy. One-time purchase via the [official shop](https://shop.corepunk.com/?ref=YOUBY) (Standard ~€33 with partner code YOUBY) — no subscription, no pay-to-win.
On June 25, 2026, The Great Reset wipes levels, gold, gear and server progression — earned cosmetics, mounts and pets stay. New content: first 12-player raid « Game Master » (world-scale AI antagonist) and a personal assistant beta. Servers go offline June 23 at 18:00 Amsterdam / CEST until the wipe completes.
No Steam page: the game runs through the Corepunk launcher. Unofficial but consistent 2026 specs: GTX 1060 / RX 580, 16 GB RAM, 15 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit. PC4Games budget: €600–1,000 for smooth 1080p in busy zones or PvP.
For full wipe news and patch v0.111 notes, read our [Corepunk The Great Reset guide](/guides/corepunk-great-reset-juin-2026). Community video: [YouTube — Youby](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XljOWnKSTP8).
Direct answer: which PC to play Corepunk?
- ▸Minimum budget to run the game : $425 – $650
- ▸Recommended budget (comfortable 1080p–1440p) : $650 – $875
- ▸Optimal budget (1440p ultra or 4K) : $875 – $1100
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PC configuration for Corepunk (early access 2026)
| Component | Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 (4 cœurs) | Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 570 | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD RX 580 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB (MMO + Discord) |
| Storage | 15 GB SSD libres | SSD NVMe 25 GB+ (client + patches) |
| Réseau | Connexion haut débit | Filaire Ethernet pour PvP / raid |
| Système | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit à jour |
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Which gaming PC for Corepunk in 2026?
For Corepunk at 1080p with crowds and PvP: €600–800 (GTX 1060 / RX 580, 16 GB RAM, SSD). For streaming headroom or moderate 1440p: €1,000–1,200 (RTX 3060, recent 6-core CPU).
Frequently asked questions about Corepunk
What are the PC requirements for Corepunk in 2026?
No official minimum from Artificial Core; the community targets GTX 1060 / RX 580, 16 GB RAM, i7-6700K / Ryzen 5 1600, 15 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit. The Unity early-access client still runs on GTX 970 at moderate 1080p.
Is Corepunk on Steam?
Not as of June 2026: buy on the [official shop](https://shop.corepunk.com/) and launch via the dedicated launcher — no Steam or Epic page. Standard edition is around €33.
What is The Great Reset in Corepunk?
The Great Reset (June 25, 2026) is a full server progression wipe: levels, gold, gear and resources reset. Earned cosmetics, mounts and pets are kept. Servers offline from June 23, 18:00 CEST until deployment.
Game Master raid — how many players?
The update adds Corepunk's first 12-player raid around Game Master, a world-scale AI antagonist. Use a stable PC and wired connection for long sessions.
Does Corepunk require a subscription?
No — one-time purchase (~€33 Standard), no monthly sub. Optional cosmetic coin packs have no gameplay advantage (skins, mounts, HUD) per the publisher.
How much disk space does Corepunk need?
Plan ~15 GB minimum (early-access client); 25 GB+ on SSD for The Great Reset patches and future 1.0 updates.
Can Corepunk run on a gaming laptop?
Yes with a GTX 1060 / RTX 3050 laptop, 16 GB RAM and SSD — moderate 1080p open world. Use mains power; PvP and raids need stable latency (Ethernet when possible).
Where to buy Corepunk — YOUBY link?
Standard edition is ~€33 on the [Corepunk shop](https://shop.corepunk.com/?ref=YOUBY) (partner code YOUBY). Check Deluxe / Ultimate for exclusive early-access cosmetics — base game access is the same.
