Your Computer Won't Be Able to Run Elden Ring | System Requirements Revealed

If you were thinking of playing Elden Ring on your moms old Windows Vista, then think again. It won't cut it. Let's check out the system requirements for the game.

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Let's check out whether your computer can handle this game. | © FromSoftware

The Elden Ring specs briefly appeared on Steam earlier this week. Everyone was up-in-arms speculating whether the stats we saw were actually the minimum requirements. Well, FromSoftware has now revealed the full requirements on Twitter.

Are our eyes deceiving us, or do we need a super computer to have this game function? I guess the old laptop I’m using won’t be able to handle the game, sadge. Did FromSoftware overshoot the spec requirements? Let’s pray.

What Are the Minimum Requirements for Elden Ring?

Let’s start off with the minimum requirements, since most of us are poor college students who can’t afford a 10K setup up just yet.

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
  • Memory: 12GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, 3GB | AMD Radeon RX 580, 4GB
  • DirectX: DirectX 12 (Feature Level 12.0)
  • Storage: 60 GB
  • Sound Card: Windows-compatible audio device

What are the Recommended Specs for Elden Ring?

  • OS: Windows 10 | Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, 8GB | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8GB
  • DirectX: DirectX 12 (Feature Level 12.0)
  • Storage: 60 GB
  • Sound Card: Windows-compatible audio device

Looking at those stats, we now know why Elden Ring is that beautiful, eh?

What Other Platforms is Elden Ring Going to be Released on?

Elden Ring will not only be released for the PC. If you own a PlayStation 4, or are one of the lucky few who got their hands on a PlayStation 5, you’ll be able to enjoy this upcoming adventure. Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S owners will also be able to play the game.

When is Elden Ring Going to be Released?

Elden Ring is set to be released on February 25, 2022. So just a few more days and you’ll be able to enjoy the game with the best specs or the minimum specs, depending on your PC. Hopefully the game runs smoothly though so you can enjoy the full experience.

Until you get your hands on Elden Ring though, why don’t you play some Pokémon Arceus or check out the upcoming Texas Chainsaw Massacre Game. Honestly, there are so many exciting games coming in 2022 we don’t even know where to start.

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