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Fallout Shelter System Requirements

December 31, 2019Shengqu Games

Fallout Shelter Online, building upon the original Fallout Shelter, tasks players with managing a vault and venturing into the wasteland. Recruit iconic Fallout heroes to form your team and confront threats beyond the vault walls.

Fallout Shelter Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core 2, NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT, 2 GB RAM. Recommended: 4 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0 GHz or betterCPU Deals
RAM
2 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD 3850 or betterGPU Deals
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Storage
7 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 64-bit or higher
Processor
Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalentCPU Deals
RAM
4 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550Ti or AMD Radeon HD 6770 or betterGPU Deals
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Storage
7 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Fallout Shelter

#1

Close background apps for better performance.

#2

Restart the game periodically to clear memory.

#3

Reduce the number of dwellers on expeditions.

#4

Upgrade your PC if performance is consistently poor.

Fallout Shelter System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Fallout Shelter on a low-end PC?
Fallout Shelter can run on fairly modest hardware. If your PC meets the minimum requirements (Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD 3850, and 2GB of RAM), you should be able to play, though you might need to lower graphics settings for optimal performance.
What GPU do I need for Fallout Shelter?
At a minimum, you'll need an NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD 3850. For a smoother experience, especially on larger Vaults, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550Ti or AMD Radeon HD 6770 or better is recommended.
How much RAM does Fallout Shelter need?
Fallout Shelter requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM. However, 4GB of RAM is recommended for a better experience, especially as your Vault grows in size and complexity.
Will Fallout Shelter run on integrated graphics?
While not officially supported, Fallout Shelter *might* run on some integrated graphics solutions, particularly newer ones. However, performance may be significantly reduced, and you may experience graphical glitches or low frame rates. Try it and see, but be prepared to adjust settings or upgrade your hardware.
What is the best graphics settings for Fallout Shelter?
Fallout Shelter doesn't have extensive graphics options. If you're experiencing performance issues, try closing other applications running in the background. The game is not graphically intensive, so performance issues are rare on systems meeting the minimum requirements.
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Fallout Shelter Game Info

Developer

Shengqu Games

Publisher

Bethesda Softworks

Release Date

December 31, 2019

Platforms

iOS

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyAdventure

Fallout Shelter Screenshots

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