PC requirements
Star Wars: Dark Forces System Requirements
Star Wars: Dark Forces needs at least 486 or higher, 16 MB of RAM and DirectX graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 2000, XP or Vista |
| Processor | 486 or higher |
| Memory | 16 MB |
| Graphics | DirectX |
| Storage | 80 MB |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Star Wars: Dark Forces on PC
Can my PC run Star Wars: Dark Forces?
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 Star Wars: Dark Forces need?
80 MB