Can I Run Cold War?

Last updated: 24 June 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Cold War? On this page you will find Cold War 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 Cold War 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: Cold War

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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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Cold War Windows Requirements

Cold War system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/7/8 (x86 and x64)
OS
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/7/8 (x86 and x64)
Processor
Processor
1.7 GHz CPU
Processor
2 GHz CPU
Memory
Memory
384 MB
Memory
1 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX 9.0 compatible with 256 MB VRAM (GeForce 4Ti or higher)
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0
DirectX
Version 9.0
Storage
Storage
1 GB
Storage
1 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

Cold War minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/7/8 (x86 and x64) operating system. Your processor should be 1.7 GHz CPU or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 384 MB. As for a graphics card, it should be DirectX 9.0 compatible, NVIDIA GeForce 3 (NOT GeForce 4MX) / ATI Radeon 8500 with 64 MB Video memory card. You also have to have 1 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Cold War for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/7/8 (x86 and x64). Recommended CPU would be 2 GHz CPU CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 1 GB or more. And video card — DirectX 9.0 compatible with 256 MB VRAM (GeForce 4Ti or higher).

Game Details

Steal weapons. Improvise gadgets. Evade capture. Uncover the conspiracy.The Story:On the run and fighting for your life, you are freelance journalist Matt Carter. Twelve hours after arriving in Moscow for a routine story, you've been stripped of all possessions, beaten unconscious and thrown into the KGB's political prison.

Release date
8 January, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genre
Action
Supported languages
English*, French*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Russian
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Mindware Studios
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Cold War?

You would be able to run Cold War 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:

How much RAM does Cold War need?

You need at least 384 MB of RAM to run Cold War on PC, but 1 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Cold War?

1.7 GHz CPU is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Cold War.

How many GB is Cold War?

At least 1 GB of disk space is required to install Cold War on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Cold War?

You need DirectX 9.0 compatible, NVIDIA GeForce 3 (NOT GeForce 4MX) / ATI Radeon 8500 with 64 MB Video memory card or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Cold War?

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/7/8 (x86 and x64) or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Cold War?

Version 9.0 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Cold War on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Cold War release date?

Cold War release date is 8 January, 2021.

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