PC requirements
Middle-earth: Shadow of War System Requirements
Middle-earth: Shadow of War needs at least AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz, 6 GB RAM and AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz, 12 GB RAM and AMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update | Windows 10 Creators Update |
| Processor | AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 70 GB available space | 70 GB available space |
| Additional notes | X64 required | X64 required |
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Running Middle-earth: Shadow of War on PC
Can my PC run Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
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 Middle-earth: Shadow of War need?
70 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.