Dual-channel memory is the line Ubisoft keeps repeating for Rayman Legends Retold on PC: 8 GB at the minimum tier, 16 GB at the recommended tier, and both must run as two matched sticks. A PC with one 16 GB stick meets the capacity and still misses the channel requirement. The game launches on 3 December.

Quick Answer

Rayman Legends Retold asks for 8 GB of RAM at its lowest tier and 16 GB at its top tier, with dual-channel mode at both. Intel Arc owners must turn Resizable BAR on, and the game needs 33 GB of SSD space. On Evetech's DDR5 shelf the entry 16GB KingSpec stick is R4,499, so a dual-channel pair costs double that.

🧠 Dual-channel: what the requirement actually asks

Dual-channel means two memory modules installed in the matching slots, so the processor reads from both at once. The published minimum is 8 GB in dual-channel and the recommended is 16 GB in dual-channel. That makes the sensible layouts 2 x 4 GB at minimum and 2 x 8 GB at recommended.

Check what you have. In Task Manager's Performance tab, choose Memory and read the 2 figures under "Slots used" and "Speed". If it says 1 of 2 or 1 of 4, you are running single-channel. Many budget desktops and laptops ship that way to save money.

The entry DDR5 module on Evetech's shelf is a single 16 GB stick at R4,499. Two of them is a 32 GB kit for R8,998, more than the game asks for. If your board is DDR4, the DDR4 memory shelf is the one to use, and DDR5 sticks will not fit a DDR4 board.

🔧 Intel Arc and Resizable BAR

Ubisoft states that Resizable BAR must be enabled on Intel GPUs. The minimum lists an Intel Arc A580 with 8 GB and the recommended an Arc A750 with 8 GB. Resizable BAR is a BIOS setting, usually under PCI or Advanced settings, and the motherboard and BIOS must support it.

Graphics targets for the other brands are published too: a GTX 1660 6 GB or RX 5500 XT 4 GB for minimum, aimed at 1080p, 60 FPS, low preset with upscaling set to Quality. The 1440p tier asks for RTX 3070 or RX 6750 XT class hardware. Ubisoft's pages are inconsistent on the exact 1440p model, so rely on the tier rather than one name.

🎮 Controller play

Steam lists controller support and the developer recommends playing with one. It is a recommendation, not a requirement, and the platformer is easy to picture on a pad. Windows lists connected pads under Settings, then Bluetooth & devices, and any recent gamepad should do, though which models are supported and how local co-op assigns input is something to confirm at launch.

💾 Storage and a South African shopping reality

The game wants an SSD with 33 GB free at every tier. On a capped line that is a modest download. The harder part is Rand-priced memory: a pair of DDR5 sticks is a real chunk of a matric-year or first-job budget, so confirm the board type before ordering.

Browse Evetech's DDR5 memory range, or the best-selling memory kits for the sizes most buyers choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rayman Legends Retold need dual-channel RAM?

Yes. Ubisoft specifies dual-channel at both minimum (8 GB) and recommended (16 GB), so install two matched sticks.

Does Rayman Legends Retold need Resizable BAR on Intel Arc?

Ubisoft states ReBAR must be enabled on Intel GPUs. Make sure your motherboard and BIOS support it.

Can you play Rayman Legends Retold with a controller on PC?

Steam lists controller support and the developer recommends one. A controller is recommended, not shown to be mandatory.

How much RAM does Rayman Legends Retold recommend?

16 GB, in dual-channel mode. Minimum is 8 GB in dual-channel.

Is DDR5 required for Rayman Legends Retold?

Ubisoft does not say so. Match the memory type your board takes, DDR4 or DDR5.

Which DDR5 kit can I start with on Evetech?

The KingSpec 16GB 6000mhz stick at R4,499 is the entry DDR5 module. Buy two matching sticks for dual-channel.

Ready to match your memory to the game? Check your board type, then browse Evetech's memory shelves for a matched pair that fits it.