PC requirements
NieR: Automata System Requirements
NieR: Automata needs at least Intel Core i3 2100 or AMD A8-6500, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 VRAM 2GB or AMD Radeon R9 270X VRAM 2GB graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 4670 or AMD A10-7850K, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 VRAM 4GB or AMD Radeon R9 380X VRAM 4GB graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 /8.1 /10 64bit | Windows 8.1 /10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2100 or AMD A8-6500 | Intel Core i5 4670 or AMD A10-7850K |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 VRAM 2GB or AMD Radeon R9 270X VRAM 2GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 VRAM 4GB or AMD Radeon R9 380X VRAM 4GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX® 11 supported | DirectX® 11 supported |
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Running NieR: Automata on PC
Can my PC run NieR: Automata?
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 NieR: Automata need?
50 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.