PC requirements
Valiant Hearts: The Great War System Requirements
Valiant Hearts: The Great War needs at least Intel Pentium IV 630 @ 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 3000 + @ 1.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM and nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2 GHz, 2 GB RAM and NVidia GeForce 9600GT or higher, AMD Radeon HD3850 or higher (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
| Processor | Intel Pentium IV 630 @ 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 3000 + @ 1.8 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM) | NVidia GeForce 9600GT or higher, AMD Radeon HD3850 or higher (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers | DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Valiant Hearts: The Great War on PC
Can my PC run Valiant Hearts: The Great War?
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 Valiant Hearts: The Great War need?
2 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.