PC requirements
Humankind System Requirements
Humankind needs at least Intel i5 4th generation / AMD FX-8300, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 770 / AMD R9 290 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i5 6th generation (or better) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (or better), 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 1060 (or better) / AMD RX 5500-XT (or better) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7, 64-bit | Windows 7, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel i5 4th generation / AMD FX-8300 | Intel i5 6th generation (or better) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (or better) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 770 / AMD R9 290 | NVIDIA GTX 1060 (or better) / AMD RX 5500-XT (or better) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Humankind on PC
Can my PC run Humankind?
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 Humankind need?
25 GB 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.