PC requirements
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition System Requirements
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition needs at least Intel Core i3 or Equivalent, 4 GB RAM and Intel HD Graphics 4200 NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M AMD Radeon R5 M240 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 or Equivalent, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 560, 650, 750 AMD HD 5850, 6870, 7790 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or higher | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 or Equivalent | Intel Core i5 or Equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4200 NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M AMD Radeon R5 M240 | NVIDIA GTX 560, 650, 750 AMD HD 5850, 6870, 7790 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 12 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Halo Wars: Definitive Edition on PC
Can my PC run Halo Wars: Definitive Edition?
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 Halo Wars: Definitive Edition need?
12 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.