PC requirements
Banished System Requirements
Banished needs at least 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor, 512 MB RAM and 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), 512 MB RAM and 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 | Windows 7 / Windows 8 |
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor | Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2) | 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage | 250 MB available space | 250 MB available space |
| Additional notes | Any | Any |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Banished on PC
Can my PC run Banished?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Banished need?
250 MB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.