Dark Souls 3 System Requirements

Dark Souls 3

Dark Souls 3 is the final game of the beloved Dark Souls trilogy. It is the game that perfects the Soulsborne formula and allows Elden Ring to implement it in an open-world design. It is one of the most challenging yet satisfying games ever created. Players can download and play it on Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One consoles. Being a 2016 game, it does not have demanding system requirements on Windows. Here we will go over the system requirements that your PC should have to run the game smoothly. This article will also go over the minimum possible requirements to run the game.

Minimum System Requirements:

Dark Souls 3, System Requirements
Screenshot from Dark Souls 3, Courtesy of FromSoftware

These requirements specify the minimum specifications that a computer should have to run the game. It will ensure that the game will run on the PC, but it may suffer from FPS drops as well as a lower visual quality.

  • Operating System: The operating system should be Windows 7 SP1 64 bits. Players can also use Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit. It is important to note, however, that the Steam client only supports Windows 10 and later versions.
  • Processor: Players can use a 2nd generation Intel Core i3 processor or AMD FX-6300.
  • Memory: A minimum of 4GB RAM is required to run the game.
  • Graphics: Players can use an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or an ATI Radeon HD 7950. It is important to note that while using these graphic cards, players can suffer from fps drops as well as a low visual quality.
  • DirectX: Version 11 of DirectX is required to run Dark Souls 3.
  • Network: A broadband Internet connection is required to access the online features of the game. This includes PvP as well as invading other players.
  • Storage: 25 GB of available space is required to download and install the game.
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device is required.

Recommended System Requirements:

These requirements specify the recommended specifications that a computer should have to run the game smoothly. It will ensure that the game runs smoothly at HD resolution at 60 fps without any stutters while also ensuring good graphical quality.

  • Operating System: The operating system should be Windows 7 SP1 64 bits. Players can also use Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit. It is important to note, however, that the Steam client only supports Windows 10 and later versions.
  • Processor: Players can use a 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor or AMD FX-8350.
  • Memory: A recommended 8GB RAM is required to run the game smoothly.
  • Graphics: Players can use NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or an ATI Radeon R9 Series.
  • DirectX: Version 11 of DirectX is required to run Dark Souls 3.
  • Network: A broadband Internet connection is required to access the online features of the game. This includes PvP as well as invading other players.
  • Storage: 25 GB of available space is required to download and install the game.
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device is required.

Dark Souls 3 Overview

Dark Souls 3 is a Soulsborne game by FromSoftware that was released in 2016. It is one of, if not the best, games in the genre that perfected what makes Souls games feel so special. It has one of the best collections of bosses as well as a beautifully designed environment. It is one of the best games to play if a person is looking to get into this genre. The gameplay is extremely challenging yet satisfying to master. The lore is also incredible, and anyone who enjoys the story will have a great time playing through this dark fantasy. There are also a ton of build crafting options that cater to various playstyles.

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