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Dakar Desert Rally System Requirements

October 4, 2022Saber Interactive47/100

Navigate the brutal terrain of the world's most challenging rally race in Dakar Desert Rally. Choose from a diverse roster of officially licensed vehicles – motorcycles to trucks – and test your off-road skills in this expansive racing simulation.

Dakar Desert Rally Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i5-4460, NVIDIA GeForce GTX, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8150CPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7770GPU Deals
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
50 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600CPU Deals
RAM
16 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56GPU Deals
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
50 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Dakar Desert Rally

#1

Lower shadow quality for a significant FPS boost.

#2

Reduce draw distance to improve performance in open areas.

#3

Disable or reduce anti-aliasing for smoother gameplay.

#4

Close background applications to free up system resources.

Dakar Desert Rally System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Dakar Desert Rally on a low-end PC?
If your PC meets the minimum requirements (Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8150, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7770, 8 GB RAM), you should be able to run Dakar Desert Rally at lower settings and resolutions. However, expect lower frame rates and potential performance issues.
What GPU do I need for Dakar Desert Rally?
For minimum settings, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7770 is required. For recommended settings and a smoother experience, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is recommended.
How much RAM does Dakar Desert Rally need?
Dakar Desert Rally requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM. For a smoother experience and to avoid potential stuttering, 16 GB of RAM is recommended.
Will Dakar Desert Rally run on integrated graphics?
It's unlikely that Dakar Desert Rally will run well, or at all, on integrated graphics. The game requires a dedicated graphics card to handle the demanding visuals and open-world environment. You'll need a dedicated GPU meeting the minimum requirements.
What is the best graphics settings for Dakar Desert Rally?
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with the 'Medium' preset. If performance is good, gradually increase settings like texture quality, shadow quality, and draw distance until you find a balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. Consider disabling or lowering demanding features like anti-aliasing and ambient occlusion for a performance boost.
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Dakar Desert Rally Game Info

Developer

Saber Interactive

Publisher

Saber Interactive

Release Date

October 4, 2022

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One

Genres

RacingSimulatorSportArcade

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer

Dakar Desert Rally Screenshots

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