PC requirements
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide System Requirements
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide needs at least Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 2400G (3.6 GHz), 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i7-9700K (3.70GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (4.2GHz), 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2060 OR AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit) | Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit) |
| Processor | Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 2400G (3.6 GHz) | Intel i7-9700K (3.70GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (4.2GHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2060 OR AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 72 GB available space | 72 GB available space |
| Additional notes | — | An SSD storage device is highly recommended |
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Quick answers
Running Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on PC
Can my PC run Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?
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 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide need?
72 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.