PC requirements
MechWarrior Online System Requirements
MechWarrior Online needs at least Intel: Core 2 Duo E7300 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD: Athlon 64 X2 6400+ @ 3.2GHz, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA: 8800 GT / AMD: Radeon HD 5670 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel: Core i5-3470 @ 3.20 GHz / AMD: FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 660 / AMD: Radeon HD 7870 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 64-Bit Windows 8.1 | 64-Bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel: Core 2 Duo E7300 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD: Athlon 64 X2 6400+ @ 3.2GHz | Intel: Core i5-3470 @ 3.20 GHz / AMD: FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA: 8800 GT / AMD: Radeon HD 5670 | NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 660 / AMD: Radeon HD 7870 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage | 16 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
| Additional notes | 45GB temporarily required during installation | — |
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Quick answers
Running MechWarrior Online on PC
Can my PC run MechWarrior Online?
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 MechWarrior Online need?
16 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.