PC requirements
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow System Requirements
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow needs at least 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM and Direct X9 compatible video card 512Mb Ram graphics. For the recommended experience you want Quad Core CPU, 2 GB RAM and Direct X11 compatible video card with 1024Mb Ram graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP – Service Pack 3 | Windows 7 or higher |
| Processor | 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo | Quad Core CPU |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Direct X9 compatible video card 512Mb Ram | Direct X11 compatible video card with 1024Mb Ram |
| Storage | 15 GB HD space | 15 GB HD space |
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Quick answers
Running Castlevania: Lords of Shadow on PC
Can my PC run Castlevania: Lords of Shadow?
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 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow need?
15 GB HD 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.