PC requirements
Shadow Warrior System Requirements
Shadow Warrior needs at least 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor or higher, 2 GB RAM and ATI Radeon HD 3870/NVIDIA 8800 GT or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950, 4 GB RAM and ATI Radeon HD 4890 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 | Windows 7 SP1 64-bits |
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor or higher | Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon HD 3870/NVIDIA 8800 GT or better | ATI Radeon HD 4890 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
| Additional notes | An unabashed love of katanas is preferable. | The will of a true ninja warrior and an appreciation of Wang jokes. |
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Quick answers
Running Shadow Warrior on PC
Can my PC run Shadow Warrior?
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 Shadow Warrior need?
15 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.