PC requirements
Outer Wilds System Requirements
Outer Wilds needs at least Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350, 6 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350 | Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported) | Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported) |
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Quick answers
Running Outer Wilds on PC
Can my PC run Outer Wilds?
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 Outer Wilds need?
8 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.