PC requirements
Tethered System Requirements
Tethered needs at least Intel i5-4590 equivalent, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD R9 290 equivalent graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i7-4790 equivalent, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 980 or AMD R9 390 equivalent graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 64 bit and later | Windows 10 64 bit and later |
| Processor | Intel i5-4590 equivalent | Intel i7-4790 equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD R9 290 equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 980 or AMD R9 390 equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
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Other platforms
Tethered is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running Tethered on PC
Can my PC run Tethered?
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 Tethered need?
3 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.