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Dark Souls 2

Dark Souls 2 is an action role-playing game with a third-person view in a fantasy setting. You play as a nameless hero afflicted by an undead curse. To get rid of... Read more

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System Requirements Dark Souls 2

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for Dark Souls II specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows XP SP3 / Vista SP2 / 7 SP1 / 8 (x86/x64)
• CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555; Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz [Will it run?]
• RAM: 2 Gb
• Free Space: 8 Gb
• Video Card: GeForce 9600 GT; Radeon HD 5870 (512 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for Dark Souls II show the type of computer needed to run the game at maximum graphics settings while playing without lag and with a high frame rate (FPS).

• OS: Windows 7 SP1 (x86/x64)
• CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10GHz; AMD A8-3870K APU [Will it run?]
• RAM: 4 Gb
• Free Space: 20 Gb
• Video Card: GeForce GTX 750; Radeon HD 6870 (1 Gb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Requirements updated: August 10, 2025

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Will Dark Souls 2 run on my PC?

Minimum to run Dark Souls 2: processor AMD Phenom II X2 555; Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 @ 3.16GHz, graphics card GeForce 9600 GT; Radeon HD 5870 (512 Mb), 2 Gb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does Dark Souls 2 weigh on PC?

To install Dark Souls 2 you need 8 Gb of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for Dark Souls 2?

The minimum graphics card for Dark Souls 2: GeForce 9600 GT; Radeon HD 5870 (512 Mb). Recommended: GeForce GTX 750; Radeon HD 6870 (1 Gb).

How much RAM is needed for Dark Souls 2?

For Dark Souls 2, at least 2 Gb of RAM is required. Recommended 4 Gb.