PC requirements
Heavy Rain System Requirements
Heavy Rain needs at least Intel Core i5-4430 @ 3.0 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 with 2GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870 with 2GB VRAM graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-6600K @ 3.5GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @ 3.4GHz, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 with 4GB VRAM or AMD Radeon R9 390 with 4GB VRAM graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 or later (64 bit) | Windows 7 or later (64 bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4430 @ 3.0 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz | Intel Core i5-6600K @ 3.5GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @ 3.4GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 with 2GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870 with 2GB VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 with 4GB VRAM or AMD Radeon R9 390 with 4GB VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 35 GB available space | 35 GB available space |
| Additional notes | 720p, 30 FPS | 1080p, 60 FPS |
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Quick answers
Running Heavy Rain on PC
Can my PC run Heavy Rain?
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 Heavy Rain need?
35 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.