PC requirements
Aliens: Dark Descent System Requirements
Aliens: Dark Descent needs at least AMD FX-6300 / Intel Core i3-6100, 8 GB RAM and 3 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon R9 380 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD Ryzen 7 1800X / Intel Core i7-9700K, 16 GB RAM and 6 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 or 11 | Windows 10 or 11 |
| Processor | AMD FX-6300 / Intel Core i3-6100 | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X / Intel Core i7-9700K |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 3 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon R9 380 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | 6 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 60 GB available space | 60 GB available space |
| Additional notes | 30 FPS, 1920x1080 in low | 60 FPS, 1920x1080 in epic. SSD Recommended |
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Quick answers
Running Aliens: Dark Descent on PC
Can my PC run Aliens: Dark Descent?
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 Aliens: Dark Descent need?
60 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.