Can I Run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

Last updated: 22 December 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin? On this page you will find DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin 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: DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin

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Can my PC run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

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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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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit
OS
Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit
Processor
Processor
AMD A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Version 11
Network
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
Storage
23 GB
Storage
23 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 11 sound device
Sound Card
DirectX 11 sound device

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit operating system. Your processor should be AMD A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870. You also have to have 23 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit. Recommended CPU would be AMD FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850.

Game Details

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.

Release date
1 April, 2021
Required age
15+
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op
Genres
Action, RPG
Supported languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developers
FromSoftware, Inc
Publishers
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc
Official website
bandainamcoent.com
Support website
bandainamcogames.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

You would be able to run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin 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:

Can I play DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

AMD A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin.

How many GB is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

At least 23 GB of disk space is required to install DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

You need NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit or newer.

Does DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin release date?

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin release date is 1 April, 2021.

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