PC requirements
The Talos Principle System Requirements
The Talos Principle needs at least Dual-core 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM and DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Quad-core 3.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM and AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 | Windows 7 64-bit |
| Processor | Dual-core 2.0 GHz | Quad-core 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) | AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running The Talos Principle on PC
Can my PC run The Talos Principle?
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 Talos Principle need?
5 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.