Playcations are better with friends. You get to spend time with your besties and not have to worry about organising accommodation and travel?! Sign us up!
We’ve asked around the Overclockers UK office to get some destination recommendations. Make sure your gaming PC is ready for playcation, you’ve packed everything you need for your best gaming holiday, and check out these great games to play with your friends this weekend!
Saints Row
Get your crew together to rule Santo Illeso. Saint’s Row has returned better than ever, with deep character customisation, off-the-wall gameplay, and an expansive open-world. The best part? You don’t have to go it alone! Invite your friends to Saint’s Row’s cooperative multiplayer mode to join in your criminal ventures and make The Saints number one.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3240 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5 12600 AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon RX 480 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50GB available space | 50GB available space |
OcUK Gaming Flourite
The OcUK Gaming Flourite has all you need to get the crew together in Santo Illeso. With an Intel Core i5-14600KF processor and 16GB DDR5 RAM, it has everything needed to run efficiently. Equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super GPU and Ada Lovelace architecture, the OcUK Flourite can harness that power for a spectacular graphical performance. It’s brilliant not only for Saint’s Row but fab for other great titles, like Grand Theft Auto V and Forza Horizon 5.
Madden NFL 23
Dominate the gridiron with your mates in Madden NFL 23. You’ll be spoiled by not one, but two multiplayer modes from EA Sports’ 2022 entry to this franchise. First, you can go head-to-head against your friends in online PvP, ideal if you can’t get together to share a sofa this weekend. If you can though, there’s a co-op mode for you to share the screen offline and play together.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD Athlon X4 880K Intel Core i3-6100 | AMD FX 8150 Intel Core i5-3550 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 12GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 460 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon R9 270x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband internet connection | Broadband internet connection |
| Storage | 50GB available space | 50GB available space |
Refract Gaming Celeste
The Celeste is a gaming PC ready-made for barreling into the world of American football. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and 32GB of DDR5 RAM, it has all the power needed for you to tackle any challenge. With its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Graphics Card, the Refract Celeste has the graphical prowess needed to bring stunning detail to every game. Plus, all Refract Gaming PCs come with a three-year parts and labour warranty as standard.
Digimon Survive
What playcation would be complete without some reading? Digimon Survive is not like other games in the franchise; it’s a visual novel with tactical RPG elements. Playing this game with its gorgeous score, visuals, and compelling characters is like binging your favourite anime. The game’s settings can make this as passive or involved as you and your gang want, as you make choices, grow your relationships, and build a team of the greatest Digimon champions around!
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | Intel Core i7-8700K AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 12GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 580 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 60GB available space | 60GB available space |
OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2
Enjoy playing Digimon Survive and all your other favourite visual novel video games with the OcUK Gaming Radiance Frosty MK2. This small yet mighty system comes equipped with an Intel Core i5-11400F CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. Unlock fast processing power that is perfect for gaming and streaming alike, along with photo-realistic visuals. All of which deliver the ultimate immersive gaming experience. Plus, this is one of our configurable gaming PCs, meaning you can change the base spec using the pre-selected hardware options to best suit your needs.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Of all the amazing PC mods out there, the one we love the most is for Bethesda’s enduring classic Skyrim. The Skyrim Together Reborn mod came out last month, letting friends finally go on adventures together. Everything is synched up for players, right down to loot and audio. You can even enable PvP so you and your friends can determine who’s Dragonborn is the strongest.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7/Vista/XP 32 or 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor | Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU |
| Memory | 2GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | Graphics Card with 512MB of RAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon 4890 |
| DirectX | Direct X 9.0c | Direct X 9.0c |
OcUK Gaming Tanto
You’ll have everything you need to play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim thanks to the OcUK Gaming Tanto. Built with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU, unlock ultra-fast processing speeds and photo-realistic graphics in all your favourite games. Plus, with the option for up to three ultra-fast SSDs, you’ll never need to worry about running out of precious storage space! The OcUK Gaming Tanto is another of our configurable gaming PCs, providing the opportunity to customise the CPU, GPU, RAM, and more.
Palia
If you and the gang are after a playcation that’s a little cosier, then the MMO farming sim Palia is for you! This magical realm is your new home, and it is filled with all the resources you need to live your best life. Craft, hunt, cook, fish, farm, and befriend the locals who call Kilima Valley and Bahari Bay home. Plus, as an MMO, you can develop your homestead as a group! There is even crossplay support, so you don’t have to worry about your friends playing from a different platform.
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4670K AMD FX-8350 CPU | Intel i5-7300 AMD Ryzen 3 3300U |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 660 AMD Radeon R9 270 | NVIDIA GTX 1060 AMD RX 580 Intel Arc A580 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 22GB available space | 22GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SSD recommended | SSD recommended |
Refract Gaming Amber
The Refract Gaming Amber is the perfect companion for all your cosy gaming needs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU is built on Zen 4 architecture, effortlessly handling all your gaming workflows in tandem with the 16GB DDR5 RAM. What’s more, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU will bring Palia to life in beautiful detail and silky-smooth frame rates. As a pre-built PC, the Amber is fully assembled, tested, and ready to ship! Plus, it’s covered by our three years parts and labour warranty for that extra peace of mind.
More Playcation Inspiration
Whether you’re playcationing with friends or taking some much needed me-time, we have plenty more game suggestions and hardware recs to make sure you have the best time.
Get This Playcation Started!
What games will you be bringing on playcation with you? Got any great recommendations for titles to enjoy with friends, together or online? Let us know in the comments below.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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