PC requirements
The Evil Within System Requirements
The Evil Within needs at least i7 or an equivalent with four plus core processor, 4 GB RAM and GTX 460 or equivalent 1 GB VRAM card graphics. For the recommended experience you want i7 with four plus cores, 4 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent with 4GBs of VRAM graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1 | 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1 |
| Processor | i7 or an equivalent with four plus core processor | i7 with four plus cores |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 460 or equivalent 1 GB VRAM card | GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent with 4GBs of VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| Additional notes | It’s worth noting that the 50 GB of space required is for the PC install. When the installation is complete, the game will take up ~41 GB of HDD space | It’s worth noting that the 50 GB of space required is for the PC install. When the installation is complete, the game will take up ~41 GB of HDD space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running The Evil Within on PC
Can my PC run The Evil Within?
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 The Evil Within need?
50 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.