PC requirements
Dust: An Elysian Tail System Requirements
Dust: An Elysian Tail needs at least Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent, 1 GB RAM and DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+, 2 GB RAM and NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support | NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better |
| Storage | 1.5 GB HD space | 1.5 GB HD space |
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Quick answers
Running Dust: An Elysian Tail on PC
Can my PC run Dust: An Elysian Tail?
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 Dust: An Elysian Tail need?
1.5 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.