PC requirements
Child of Light System Requirements
Child of Light needs at least Intel Core2Duo E8200 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM and nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM and nVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista | Windows Vista |
| Processor | Intel Core2Duo E8200 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz | Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) | nVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers | DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Child of Light on PC
Can my PC run Child of Light?
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 Child of Light need?
3 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.