PC requirements
The Outer Worlds System Requirements
The Outer Worlds needs at least Intel Core i3-3225 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T, 4 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7850 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 (SP1) 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3225 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T | Intel Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7850 | GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470 |
| Storage | 40 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running The Outer Worlds on PC
Can my PC run The Outer Worlds?
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 Outer Worlds need?
40 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.