The Talos Principle

The Talos Principle

Puzzle • Adventure • Indie
2014

The Talos Principle is an upcoming Puzzle/Adventure/Indie game releasing on PlayStation 4, Linux, Android. Scheduled to launch on December 11, 2014.

Developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital.

Release Date: 12/12/2014

Released
The Talos Principle cover
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Story

As if awakening from a deep sleep, you find yourself in a strange, contradictory world of ancient ruins and advanced technology. Tasked by your creator with solving a series of increasingly complex puzzles, you must decide whether to have faith, or to ask the difficult questions: Who are you? What is your purpose And what are you going to do about it?

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 4LinuxAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMacXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

PuzzleAdventureIndie

Developer

  • Croteam

Publisher

  • Devolver Digital

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First personThird person

Ratings & Reviews

87%
Critic Score
12 reviews
87%
User Score
410 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fiction

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

minigamesrobotsasciipetsreligionsteambirdmultiple endings

Game Engine

Built with Serious Engine 4

Release Information

Primary Release Date

December 11, 2014

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Xbox One

September 4, 2018
Worldwide
August 31, 2018
North America

Nintendo Switch

December 10, 2019
Worldwide

Mac

December 11, 2014
Worldwide

Linux

December 11, 2014
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

December 11, 2014
Worldwide
December 11, 2014
North America

PlayStation 4

October 13, 2015
Worldwide

iOS

October 11, 2017
Worldwide

Android

May 28, 2015
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for The Talos Principle on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with The Talos Principle, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Talos Principle