Outer Wilds System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Outer Wilds
Developer:
Mobius Digital
Publisher:
Annapurna Interactive
Release date:
28 May 2019 (5 years ago)
User score:
4.7 / 5 (147 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.7 / 10 - moderately demanding
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Official Outer Wilds system requirements for PC

To run Outer Wilds, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 8 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 6870, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 580. As for your CPU, an Core i5-2300 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-8400 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 | AMD Radeon HD 6870
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
8 GB
Operating system:
Windows 7, 64-bit
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
8 GB
Operating system:
Windows 10, 64-bit
DirectX:
no data

Outer Wilds performance on your PC

Outer Wilds performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 580
30 fps @ low
1366×768

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.9x faster than Radeon RX 580. Your graphics card can run Outer Wilds at recommended settings according to Mobius Digital.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Outer Wilds FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
60−65
medium settings / 1080p
60−65

Outer Wilds performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-8400

Core i5-12400 is 2.1x faster than Core i5-8400. Your CPU can run Outer Wilds at recommended settings according to Mobius Digital.

FAQ

When was Outer Wilds released?
Outer Wilds was released on 28 May 2019.
How much RAM do I need for Outer Wilds?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Outer Wilds. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Outer Wilds?
Outer Wilds occupies about 8 GB of disk space.
Is Outer Wilds a demanding game?
Outer Wilds is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.7 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.7 147 votes

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