PC requirements
State of Decay System Requirements
State of Decay needs at least Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz (E6600) / Athlon X64 3400, 2 GB RAM and Radeon HD 2600 XT / GeForce 9600 GSO / Intel HD 3000 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 series or equivalent, 2 GB RAM and Radeon HD 4750 / GeForce GT 240 / Intel HD 4000 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | XP SP3 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz (E6600) / Athlon X64 3400 | Intel Core i5 series or equivalent |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Radeon HD 2600 XT / GeForce 9600 GSO / Intel HD 3000 | Radeon HD 4750 / GeForce GT 240 / Intel HD 4000 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running State of Decay on PC
Can my PC run State of Decay?
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 State of Decay need?
3 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.