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Dead Cells: The Bad Seed System Requirements

February 11, 2020Motion Twin85/100

The Bad Seed DLC for Dead Cells introduces two new biomes—a serene garden and a fetid swamp—available early in the game. Face a unique boss and experience run variation while supporting further development of Dead Cells.

Dead Cells: The Bad Seed Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel i5-4570 or, Nvidia GeForce GTX, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: 8 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7+
Processor
Intel i5-4570 or AMD FX-6350CPU Deals
RAM
4 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5830GPU Deals
DirectX
11
Storage
500 MB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7+
Processor
Intel i5-4670K or AMD FX-8350CPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290XGPU Deals
DirectX
11
Storage
500 MB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Dead Cells: The Bad Seed

#1

Lower the resolution for a significant performance boost.

#2

Disable or reduce particle effects in the options menu.

#3

Close unnecessary background applications.

#4

Update your graphics drivers for optimal performance.

Dead Cells: The Bad Seed System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Dead Cells: The Bad Seed on a low-end PC?
Dead Cells: The Bad Seed has relatively low requirements. If your PC meets the minimum specs (Intel i5-4570 or AMD FX-6350, Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5830, 4 GB RAM), you should be able to run it, likely at lower settings and resolution. Performance may vary.
What GPU do I need for Dead Cells: The Bad Seed?
For minimum settings, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5830 is sufficient. For recommended settings and a smoother experience, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290X is recommended.
How much RAM does Dead Cells: The Bad Seed need?
At least 4 GB of RAM is required to run Dead Cells: The Bad Seed. 8 GB of RAM is recommended for optimal performance and stability.
Will Dead Cells: The Bad Seed run on integrated graphics?
While it's *possible* Dead Cells: The Bad Seed might run on some integrated graphics solutions, especially newer ones, it's not officially supported. Expect significantly reduced performance, even at the lowest settings. A dedicated GPU is highly recommended for a playable experience.
What is the best graphics settings for Dead Cells: The Bad Seed?
Dead Cells doesn't have extensive graphics options. Experiment with resolution and particle effects. If you're struggling with performance, lower the resolution first, then disable or reduce particle effects. Try disabling VSync if you're experiencing input lag.
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Dead Cells: The Bad Seed Game Info

Developer

Motion Twin

Publisher

Motion Twin

Release Date

February 11, 2020

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

PlatformAdventureIndie

Game Modes

  • Single player

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