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DARK SOULS III System Requirements

March 24, 2016FromSoftware86/100

FromSoftware's 2016 action RPG, DARK SOULS III, concludes the Dark Souls trilogy. As the Ashen One, navigate the crumbling realm of Lothric and confront demanding combat scenarios to reignite the First Flame.

DARK SOULS III Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i5-2500, NVIDIA GeForce GTX, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 8 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-2500 3.1 GHz / AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHzCPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
25 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHzCPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 seriesGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
25 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for DARK SOULS III

#1

Lower shadow quality for a significant performance boost.

#2

Disable motion blur for smoother gameplay.

#3

Reduce the resolution if you're experiencing frame drops.

#4

Close unnecessary background applications to free up resources.

DARK SOULS III System Requirements FAQ

Can I run DARK SOULS III on a low-end PC?
To run DARK SOULS III at minimum settings, you'll need at least an Intel Core i5-2500 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or ATI Radeon HD 7950 graphics card, and 8 GB of RAM. Lower specs may result in poor performance.
What GPU do I need for DARK SOULS III?
For minimum settings, you'll need at least a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or an ATI Radeon HD 7950. For recommended settings, aim for a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or an AMD Radeon R9 series card.
How much RAM does DARK SOULS III need?
DARK SOULS III requires 8 GB of RAM for both minimum and recommended settings.
Will DARK SOULS III run on integrated graphics?
While not officially supported, it's highly unlikely DARK SOULS III will run well, if at all, on integrated graphics. A dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended.
What is the best graphics settings for DARK SOULS III?
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with 'Medium' and adjust from there. Prioritize frame rate stability over maximum visual fidelity. Consider lowering shadow quality first.
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DARK SOULS III Game Info

Developer

FromSoftware

Publisher

FromSoftware

Release Date

March 24, 2016

Platforms

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative
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DARK SOULS III Screenshots

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