Cinder City, the upcoming Seoul-set tactical shooter MMO, has slashed its RAM requirements in half following immediate backlash over unrealistic system specs. The game initially demanded 64GB of memory, a figure that sparked instant criticism from the PC gaming community and industry observers.

The developers quickly revised the requirement down to 32GB, acknowledging the disconnect between their initial specification and the current PC gaming landscape. This correction arrived within hours of the Steam store listing going live, suggesting the studio recognized the mistake immediately after public reaction.

The situation highlights a growing tension in AAA game development. While 32GB remains steep for many players, it positions Cinder City within the realm of feasible hardware for enthusiasts with mid-to-high-end rigs. The original 64GB spec would have locked out nearly all consumers, regardless of budget.

Cinder City targets tactical PvE co-op and competitive play in a post-apocalyptic version of Seoul. The game operates as an MMO shooter, competing in a crowded segment dominated by titles like Escape from Tarkov and the upcoming extraction shooter space. First-person shooters with MMO elements demand significant server architecture and persistent world systems, which partly justifies elevated requirements.

However, the timing of this launch coincided with heightened awareness of the ongoing RAM shortage and price inflation affecting PC gaming. Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron face legal scrutiny over alleged price-fixing on memory modules, making the 64GB requirement appear tone-deaf to consumer concerns about hardware costs.

The revised 32GB spec remains aggressive. Current PC gaming standards hover around 16GB for demanding AAA titles. Cinder City's new requirement still positions it among the most demanding games released, even after the correction. The developer's rapid pivot demonstrates responsiveness, yet questions remain about optimization and whether aggressive memory demands reflect genuine technical