PC requirements
Darksiders Genesis System Requirements
Darksiders Genesis needs at least AMD FX-8320 (3.5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3.5 GHz) or better, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2 GHz)/AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.2 GHz) or better, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7, 8, Windows 10 (64 bit) | Windows 7, 8, Windows 10 (64 bit) |
| Processor | AMD FX-8320 (3.5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3.5 GHz) or better | Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2 GHz)/AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.2 GHz) or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Darksiders Genesis on PC
Can my PC run Darksiders Genesis?
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 Darksiders Genesis need?
15 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.