PC requirements
The Descendant System Requirements
The Descendant needs at least Intel i3 2.0GHz or equivalent, 4 GB RAM and AMD or nVidia card with 1GB RAM graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i5 2.5GHz or equivalent, 6 GB RAM and nVidia 500 series or higher graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista+ | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel i3 2.0GHz or equivalent | Intel i5 2.5GHz or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD or nVidia card with 1GB RAM | nVidia 500 series or higher |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage | 12 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
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Other platforms
The Descendant is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running The Descendant on PC
Can my PC run The Descendant?
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 The Descendant need?
12 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.