PC requirements
Life is Strange: Before the Storm System Requirements
Life is Strange: Before the Storm needs at least Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz), 3 GB RAM and AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz), 6 GB RAM and AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 or above (64-bit Operating System Required) | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz) | Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz) |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 | AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 14 GB available space | 14 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported. | Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported. |
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Quick answers
Running Life is Strange: Before the Storm on PC
Can my PC run Life is Strange: Before the Storm?
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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm need?
14 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.