Can I Run Alan Wake?

Last updated: 1 November 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Alan Wake? On this page you will find Alan Wake system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Alan Wake or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: Alan Wake

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Can my PC run Alan Wake?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Alan Wake Windows Requirements

Alan Wake system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP SP2
OS
Windows 7
Processor
Processor
Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD
Processor
Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB
Graphics
DirectX 10 compatible with 1GB
DirectX
DirectX
9.0c
DirectX
10
Storage
Storage
8 GB HD space
Storage
8 GB HD space
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c compatible

Alan Wake minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP SP2 operating system. Your processor should be Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB. You also have to have 8 GB HD space free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Alan Wake for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7. Recommended CPU would be Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — DirectX 10 compatible with 1GB.

Game Details

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Release date
16 February, 2021
OpenCritic Score
0.00/100
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English*, German*, French*, Italian*, Korean, Spanish - Spain*, Russian, Japanese*, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America*
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher
Remedy Entertainment
Official website
alanwake.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Alan Wake?

You would be able to run Alan Wake on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows XP SP2
  • Processor: Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB
  • DirectX: 9.0c
  • Storage: 8 GB HD space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible

Can I play Alan Wake with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Alan Wake. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play Alan Wake with 2 GB of RAM?

Yes, Alan Wake can run with 2 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Alan Wake need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run Alan Wake on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Alan Wake?

Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Alan Wake.

How many GB is Alan Wake?

At least 8 GB HD space of disk space is required to install Alan Wake on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Alan Wake?

You need DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Alan Wake?

Windows XP SP2 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Alan Wake?

9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Alan Wake on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Alan Wake release date?

Alan Wake release date is 16 February, 2021.

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