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Punishing: Gray Raven Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unity |
| Genre | Action RPG, Hack and Slash, Gacha |
| Global Release | 2021-07-16 |
| Developer | Kuro Game |
| Publisher | Kuro Game |
| Setting | Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC, iOS, Android |
| Multiplayer | Limited Co-op Modes |
| Unique Feature | A unique and stylish combo-based combat system built around a '3-Ping' orb matching mechanic, combined with a last-second dodge that triggers a 'Matrix' slow-motion state. |
Punishing: Gray Raven System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum – Low-Medium Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.
tune Recommended – High Preset, 1080p resolution, aiming for 120+ FPS.
1440p
tune High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~120+ FPS) – High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for high framerates.
2160p
tune 4K Ultra (Targets 4K, High settings, ~60-120 FPS) – High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, targeting 60 FPS or higher.
Punishing: Gray Raven Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core I7 12700 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I7 12700 H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA 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 Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.).
memory Intel Core I9 13900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 13900 H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA 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 Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA 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 Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.).
memory Intel Core I9 12900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 12900 H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA 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 Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.).
memory Intel Core I5 12450 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
645
Model: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I5 12450 H (Score: 628)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.).
memory Intel Core I5 12500 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 TI 80W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
710
Model: Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core I5 12500 H (Score: 633)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 TI (Score: 7220) @ 80W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA 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 Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 680 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 680 H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA 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 Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 590 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3080 100W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
1489
Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 590 HS (Score: 820)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA 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 Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.).
memory Intel Core I7 13620 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
1350
Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I7 13620 H (Score: 843)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA 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 Preset, 1080p resolution, targeting 60 FPS.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required)
A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is also fully supported.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 11
The official requirement is DirectX 11. The game is built on a mature engine that does not require the latest DirectX 12 features.
- save_altStorage Note: 40 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
An SSD is strongly recommended for all tiers to ensure fast loading into missions and to reduce any potential texture streaming stutter.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: The official PC client of Punishing: Gray Raven does not have native support for upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS or AMD FSR. Performance is primarily based on raw hardware capability.
Key Settings: Performance will be most affected by settings such as Resolution, Shadow Quality, Post-Processing, and Effects Quality. The game offers options to uncap the framerate, which is highly recommended for players with high-refresh-rate monitors.
Punishing: Gray Raven Specific Game Elements
Punishing: Gray Raven Weapons
- securityVarious (Katanas, Dual Pistols, Cannons, Scythes, etc.)
Each playable Construct has their own unique weapon type. Players can obtain a variety of 4-star, 5-star, and 6-star weapons through the gacha system or by crafting. 6-star weapons are signature to a specific Construct and provide powerful, unique passive abilities.
Punishing: Gray Raven Vehicles
- directions_carNone (N/A)
The game is focused on on-foot, arena-based combat. There are no controllable player vehicles.
Punishing: Gray Raven Characters
- personLee - Playable Construct (Attacker) (playable)
The ranged specialist of Gray Raven, skilled with dual pistols and engineering. His frames, like 'Entropy' and 'Hyperreal', are powerful damage dealers.
- personLiv - Playable Construct (Support) (playable)
The support member of Gray Raven. Her frames, like 'Empyrea' and 'Luminance', are top-tier healers and buffers essential for team survival.
- personLucia - Playable Construct (Attacker) (playable)
The leader of the Gray Raven squad. A determined and skilled warrior who wields katanas. She has many different powerful versions (frames) like 'Plume' and 'Crimson Abyss'.
- personThe Commandant - Player Character (Non-Playable)
The player's role in the story. The Commandant is the tactical leader of the Gray Raven squad, making decisions and commanding the Constructs in battle. You do not directly see or control the Commandant.
- personVera - Playable Construct (Support/Attacker) (playable)
A combat medic from another squad. Her frames, like 'Rozen' and 'Garnet', are highly sought after for their ability to provide both healing and significant damage.
Punishing: Gray Raven Missions / Objectives
- flagLimited-Time Events
Objective: Each new patch introduces several events with unique stories, gameplay mechanics, and valuable rewards, including premium currency and upgrade materials.
- flagPhantom Pain Cage
Objective: A weekly endgame boss rush mode. Players fight a series of bosses and compete for high scores on a server-wide leaderboard to earn premium currency.
- flagStory Campaign
Objective: A long and ongoing campaign divided into chapters that tells the dark story of the Gray Raven squad's fight to reclaim Earth.
- flagWar Zone
Objective: A weekly endgame mode where players fight through waves of enemies to earn points. High scores place players in higher tiers for better rewards.
Punishing: Gray Raven Companions / Summons
- groupSquad Members (Constructs (AI/Player))
Ability: In single-player modes, the other two members of your squad are AI constructs you can switch to at any time. In co-op modes, your companions are other human players controlling their own lead Construct.
Punishing: Gray Raven Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkBlack Cards
Location/Use: The game's premium currency. Earned from completing daily and weekly missions, story chapters, and events. Used to pull for new characters and weapons.
- collections_bookmarkConstructs
Location/Use: Obtained primarily through the gacha 'R&D' system. Collecting different characters and their powerful 'SS' and 'SSS' rank upgrades is the main long-term goal.
Punishing: Gray Raven Armor
- shieldMemories
Focus/Stats: The primary way to build characters. Each Construct can equip a set of six 'Memories'. These items provide base stats (like HP and ATK) and powerful set bonuses (at 2, 4, or 6 pieces) that are crucial for a character's performance. They are the equivalent of 'Artifacts' or 'Stigmata' in similar games.
Punishing: Gray Raven Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomCoatings
Details: Purely cosmetic outfits for the playable Constructs. Coatings can be purchased with premium currency, earned through in-game events, or unlocked via a special gacha system. They range from casual wear to elaborate, high-fantasy designs.
Punishing: Gray Raven Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is Punishing: Gray Raven?It is a free-to-play, fast-paced action RPG with a gacha system. It is known for its stylish, high-skill combat, dark sci-fi story, and challenging endgame content.
- help_outline Is Punishing: Gray Raven free-to-play friendly?Yes, it is considered one of the most F2P-friendly gacha games. It has a pity system that guarantees you get the newest S-Rank character if you save enough premium currency, which is given out generously through events and daily activities.
- help_outline What is the combat like?The combat is real-time, fast-paced, and combo-heavy. Its unique feature is the '3-Ping' system, where you match colored orbs to unleash powerful skills. It also features a perfect dodge 'Matrix' mechanic that triggers a slow-motion state.
- help_outline Is there multiplayer?Yes, but it is limited. While most of the game is single-player, there are specific co-op modes where you can team up with two other players to fight powerful bosses.