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Artificial Detective Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Platform | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Mode | Single Player |
| Camera | Third-Person |
| Physics | Chaos Physics (Destructible Environments) |
| Language Support | English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese |
Artificial Detective System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum – Low-Medium Blend, 30 FPS
tune Recommended – High, 60 FPS
1440p
tune Ultra – Ultra, 60 FPS
2160p
tune Cinematic 4K – Max Settings, Ray Tracing Overdrive
Artificial Detective Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core i7-12700H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium Blend, 30 FPS).
memory Intel Core i9-13900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
US $999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium Blend, 30 FPS).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium Blend, 30 FPS).
memory Intel Core i9-12900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium Blend, 30 FPS).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium Blend, 30 FPS). (TGP 75W < 95W suggested)
memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium Blend, 30 FPS).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 100W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1489
Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (Score: 820)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium Blend, 30 FPS).
memory Intel Core i7-13620H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1350
Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-13620H (Score: 843)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium Blend, 30 FPS). (TGP unknown; 95W+ suggested)
memory Intel Core i7-14700HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1899
Model: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-14700HX (Score: 860)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium Blend, 30 FPS). (TGP unknown; 95W+ suggested)
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1699
Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium Blend, 30 FPS). (TGP unknown; 95W+ suggested)
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit (Version 21H2 or higher)
Required for DirectX 12 Agility SDK features and optimized thread scheduling.
- memoryDirectX: Version 12 (Feature Level 12_2)
Utilizes DirectX Raytracing (DXR) for complex Art Deco reflections and global illumination.
- save_altStorage Note: 90 GB NVMe SSD
High-speed storage is critical for the 'Flying Streetcar' transitions between vertical layers.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: DLSS 3.5 (Frame Gen), FSR 3.1, and XeSS are fully integrated at launch.
Key Settings: Global Illumination and Shadow Density have the highest impact on performance in neon-heavy districts.
Artificial Detective: Map Size and Regions
The game features a 'vertical open world' consisting of 10 distinct districts. Unlike horizontal maps, exploration is about altitude and density. Regions include the opulent 'Skyline Spires,' the industrial 'Foundry Flats,' the overgrown 'RoboZoo,' and the derelict 'Old Ground' where the city first began. Each district has unique gravity rules, enemy types, and environmental hazards.
Artificial Detective: Post-Launch Content / DLC
VIVIX has planned two major narrative expansions. The first, 'Shadows of the Under-City,' explores the foundations of Conglomerate North. The second, 'The Last Transmission,' is expected to provide a definitive conclusion to the mystery of humanity's exit. Cosmetic 'Retro-Skin' packs will be released quarterly.
Artificial Detective Skills & Upgrades Overview
Progression is split between AD's detective suite and his physical chassis. Players can upgrade the 'Evidence Link' to reconstruct holographic crime scenes or enhance the pneumatic drill for combat. Mowgli acts as the primary upgrade technician, allowing players to install 'Scavenged Logic Cores' found in the world to unlock new hacking abilities or improved stealth cloaking.
Artificial Detective: Game Editions
Standard Edition ($69.99): Base game. Deluxe Edition ($89.99): Includes 'Deco-Gold' skin pack for AD and DAWG, Digital Artbook, and Soundtrack. Investigator Edition ($199.99): Includes a physical 10-inch AD 2846 statue, a replica pneumatic drill keychain, a steelbook, and 48-hour early access.
Artificial Detective: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Artificial Detective is a single-player focused experience. While there is no multiplayer crossplay, the game supports Cross-Progression between PC (Steam/MS Store), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S via the VIVIX Account system, allowing players to carry their detective progress across any platform.
Artificial Detective Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game is strictly single-player. However, an asynchronous 'Detective Board' allows players to see 'Echoes' of where other players found specific clues or struggled with certain puzzles, similar to the message systems in Souls-like games but themed as intercepted radio transmissions.
- labelUser Interface
The UI is highly diegetic, appearing as holographic projections from AD's eyes. Health and energy levels are visible on AD's chassis through glowing gauges. The 'Detective Vision' highlights forensic evidence in a high-contrast monochromatic overlay, reflecting the 1930s noir aesthetic.
- labelSound and Music
The soundtrack is a 'Synthesized Swing' fusion, blending big-band jazz elements with dark, industrial synth-wave. Dynamic music transitions based on combat intensity. Sound design focuses on mechanical textures—the hiss of steam, the clanking of gears, and the unique 'voice' of different robot brands.
- labelGraphics and Visuals
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, utilizing Lumen for realistic light bounce off metallic surfaces and Nanite for immense geometric detail in the Art Deco architecture. The 'Decopunk' aesthetic features high-contrast lighting, volumetric fog, and intricate gold-trimmed robot designs.
- labelAccessibility Features
Comprehensive suite including: High-contrast detective mode, fully remappable controls, text-to-speech for all legacy logs, 'Simplified Hacking' toggle, and 'Combat Assistance' for players who wish to focus purely on the mystery and narrative.
- labelStory and Setting
Set in 2846 within Conglomerate North, a sky-piercing city built after a global catastrophe. The story follows AD 2846, a robot searching for his lost humanity (literally and figuratively) while uncovering why humans vanished centuries ago. The narrative explores themes of consciousness, legacy, and the definition of a 'soul' in a mechanical world, all wrapped in a noir-inspired investigation against the tyrannical Rise Corp.
- labelTop 5 Weapons (Subjective/Iconic)
- 1. Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Drill (Primary melee/utility). 2. Electric Taser Gun (Limited power, high stun). 3. The 'Monk' Scraps (Temporary weapons fashioned from enemy limbs). 4. EMP Grenades (Craftable area-of-effect crowd control). 5. Kinetic Bolt Thrower (Long-range precision tool).
- labelTop 3 Mounts/Companions
- 1. D.A.W.G.: A military-grade robodog that assists in combat and tracking. 2. The Flying Streetcar: A mobile base of operations that moves between districts. 3. Scavenged Drones: Small, temporary bots Mowgli can hack to scout ahead.
Artificial Detective Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline Is Artificial Detective an open world game?It is semi-open; it features 10 dense, interconnected vertical districts rather than one massive flat map.
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help_outline Can I play as Mowgli or D.A.W.G.?Players primarily control AD 2846, but you can issue tactical commands to Mowgli and D.A.W.G. during combat and puzzles.
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help_outline What is 'Decopunk'?It is a visual style that combines 1930s Art Deco aesthetics (like BioShock) with futuristic, chrome-heavy robotics.
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help_outline Does the game have multiple endings?Yes, your choices regarding how you interact with rogue machines and the fate of Rise Corp influence the final outcome.
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help_outline Is there a photo mode?Yes, a full cinematic photo mode is included at launch to capture the detailed cityscapes.