PC requirements
Dying Light: The Following System Requirements
Dying Light: The Following needs at least Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM DDR3 and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel® Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz, 16 GB RAM DDR3 and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz | Intel® Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM DDR3 | 16 GB RAM DDR3 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) |
| Storage | 40 GB free space | 40 GB free space |
| Additional notes | Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. | Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. |
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Quick answers
Running Dying Light: The Following on PC
Can my PC run Dying Light: The Following?
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 Dying Light: The Following need?
40 GB free 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.