PC requirements
Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair System Requirements
Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair needs at least 3 GHz 2 Core, 4 GB RAM and AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 （2GB Model or higher） graphics. For the recommended experience you want 3.2GHz 4Core, 8 GB RAM and AMD Radeon HD 7970 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 （3GB Model or higher） graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | 3 GHz 2 Core | 3.2GHz 4Core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 （2GB Model or higher） | AMD Radeon HD 7970 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 （3GB Model or higher） |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX 11 sound device | DirectX 11 sound device |
Not sure how your PC compares? Use the
Can I Run It checker —
pick your CPU and GPU and it tells you which column you land in.
Other platforms
Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair on PC
Can my PC run Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair?
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 Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair need?
8 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.