PC requirements
Nightborn System Requirements
Nightborn needs at least Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / INTEL Arc A750 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit version 1909 revision .1350 or higher, or versions 2004 and 20H2 revision .789 or higher | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / INTEL Arc A750 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 70 GB available space | 70 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Windows Compatible Audio Device | Windows Compatible Audio Device |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Nightborn on PC
Can my PC run Nightborn?
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 Nightborn need?
70 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.