God of War System Requirements

April 20, 2018SIE Santa Monica Studio96/100

Set in Norse realms years after the events of God of War III, this installment sees a mature Kratos mentoring his son, Atreus, amidst a brutal landscape. Father and son must battle to endure in a world steeped in myth and danger.

God of War Minimum & Recommended Specs

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

Minimum System Requirements

OS	Windows 10 64-bit
Processor	Intel Core i5-2500K (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz)CPU Deals
RAM	8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4 GB)GPU Deals
DirectX	Version 11
Storage	70 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS	Windows 10 64-bit
Processor	Intel Core i5-6600K (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (6 core 3.2 GHz)CPU Deals
RAM	8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (4 GB)GPU Deals
DirectX	Version 11
Storage	70 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for God of War

Lower shadow quality for a significant FPS boost.

Reduce texture quality if you have limited VRAM.

Disable ambient occlusion for improved performance.

Experiment with FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) for better FPS.

God of War System Requirements FAQ

Can I run God of War on a low-end PC?▼

To play God of War, your PC needs at least an Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4 GB) GPU, and 8 GB of RAM. If your PC doesn't meet these minimum specs, you may experience performance issues or be unable to run the game.

What GPU do I need for God of War?▼

For minimum settings, you'll need at least a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4 GB). For recommended settings, aim for a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (4 GB) for a smoother experience.

How much RAM does God of War need?▼

God of War requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM. While the recommended specs also list 8 GB, having more RAM (e.g., 16 GB) can improve performance, especially with higher graphics settings.

Will God of War run on integrated graphics?▼

God of War is unlikely to run well, if at all, on integrated graphics. The game requires a dedicated graphics card with at least 4 GB of VRAM to meet the minimum requirements.

What is the best graphics settings for God of War?▼

The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with the 'Original' preset. If performance is good, increase settings gradually. If not, lower settings like shadows, textures, and ambient occlusion.