PC requirements
Life Is Strange System Requirements
Life Is Strange needs at least Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent, 2 GB RAM and ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Dual Core 3.0GHz or equivalent, 2 GB RAM and ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI HD 4890) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent | Dual Core 3.0GHz or equivalent |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards) | ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI HD 4890) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 14 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Life Is Strange on PC
Can my PC run Life Is Strange?
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 need?
5 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.