Can I Run Alan Wake's American Nightmare?

Last updated: 4 October 2024

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

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Can I run it: Alan Wake's American Nightmare

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Can my PC run Alan Wake's American Nightmare?

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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's American Nightmare Windows Requirements

Alan Wake's American Nightmare 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
10
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's American Nightmare 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's American Nightmare 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 thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!

Release date
22 May, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English*, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher
Remedy Entertainment
Official website
alanwake.com
Support website
community.remedygames.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Alan Wake's American Nightmare?

You would be able to run Alan Wake's American Nightmare 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: 10
  • Storage: 8 GB HD space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible

Can I play Alan Wake's American Nightmare with 1 GB of RAM?

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

Can I play Alan Wake's American Nightmare with 2 GB of RAM?

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

How much RAM does Alan Wake's American Nightmare need?

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

What processor do I need for Alan Wake's American Nightmare?

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

How many GB is Alan Wake's American Nightmare?

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

What graphics card do I need for Alan Wake's American Nightmare?

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

What version of Windows can I use to play Alan Wake's American Nightmare?

Windows XP SP2 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Alan Wake's American Nightmare?

10 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Alan Wake's American Nightmare on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Alan Wake's American Nightmare release date?

Alan Wake's American Nightmare release date is 22 May, 2021.

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