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World War Z System Requirements

May 5, 2020Saber Interactive

World War Z pits up to four players against massive zombie swarms in a co-op third-person shooter based on the film. This GOTY edition includes the base game, the Marseille episode, numerous PvP/PvE modes, character skins, weapon skins, and an additional upcoming weapon pack.

World War Z Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i5-2500, NVIDIA GeForce GTX, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i5-2500 @ 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @ 3.5 GHzCPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7870GPU Deals
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
50 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i7-3970 @ 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X @ 3.6 GHzCPU Deals
RAM
16 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580GPU Deals
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
50 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Launch Trailer

Quick Performance Tips for World War Z

#1

Lower shadow quality for a FPS boost.

#2

Reduce texture quality if you have low VRAM.

#3

Disable motion blur for better clarity.

#4

Cap your framerate to reduce stuttering.

World War Z System Requirements FAQ

Can I run World War Z on a low-end PC?
To run World War Z, you'll need at least an Intel Core i5-2500 @ 3.3 GHz or AMD FX-8320 @ 3.5 GHz processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 graphics card, and 8 GB of RAM. If your PC meets these minimum requirements, you should be able to play the game at lower settings. If your system falls below these specs, you may experience performance issues.
What GPU do I need for World War Z?
For minimum settings, you'll need at least an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870. For recommended settings and a smoother experience, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 is recommended.
How much RAM does World War Z need?
World War Z requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM. However, for the best experience and to avoid potential stuttering, 16 GB of RAM is recommended.
Will World War Z run on integrated graphics?
While it's *possible* World War Z *might* launch on some higher-end integrated graphics solutions, it's highly unlikely to provide a playable experience. The game is graphically demanding due to the large number of zombies on screen, and a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended.
What is the best graphics settings for World War Z?
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with the 'Medium' preset and adjust from there. Pay close attention to settings like 'Shadow Quality' and 'Texture Quality' as they can heavily impact performance. Lowering these can significantly improve your framerate.
World War Z PC game cover art

World War Z Game Info

Developer

Saber Interactive

Publisher

Focus Entertainment

Release Date

May 5, 2020

Platforms

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

Genres

Shooter

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative

World War Z Screenshots

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