PC requirements
South Park: The Stick of Truth System Requirements
South Park: The Stick of Truth needs at least Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2180 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2.0 GHz, 2 GB GB RAM and nVidia GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD2600XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core2Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ @ 2.3 GHz or better, 4 GB RAM and nVidia GeForce 9800GT or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0) or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | WindowsXP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) | WindowsXP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) |
| Processor | Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2180 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2.0 GHz | Intel Core2Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ @ 2.3 GHz or better |
| Memory | 2 GB GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD2600XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) | nVidia GeForce 9800GT or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0) or better |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 6 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers | DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers |
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Quick answers
Running South Park: The Stick of Truth on PC
Can my PC run South Park: The Stick of Truth?
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 South Park: The Stick of Truth need?
6 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.