On this page you will find DayZ system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.
Below are DayZ requirements details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.
According to our tests, 40% of people can run it on their PC. View most recent tests.
Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Windows 7/8.1 | OS Windows 10 |
| Processor | Processor | Processor |
| Memory | Memory 8 GB | Memory 12 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics | Graphics |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 11 | DirectX Version 11 |
| Storage | Storage 16 GB | Storage 25 GB |
| Sound Card | Sound Card DirectX-compatible | Sound Card DirectX-compatible |
| Additional Notes | Additional Notes Internet connection | Additional Notes Internet connection |
DayZ minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7/8.1 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core i5-4430 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 8 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X, and it should support Direct X Version 11. You also have to have 16 GB free disk space to install the game.
If you go for recommended requirements for DayZ for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 12 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580. It should also support Direct X Version 11.
You can buy DayZ directly on Steam, or on one of the marketplaces below. Usually, games on marketplaces are much cheaper, and you can save up to 80%! Check prices below:
| Currency | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| USA - U.S. Dollar | $44.99 | — |
| Euro | €39,99 | ~$48.48 |
| Qatari Riyal | 164.95 ر.ق | ~$44.88 |
| Polish Zloty | 161,99 zł | ~$43.08 |
| New Zealand Dollar | $59.99 | ~$43.03 |
| South Asia - U.S. Dollar | $44.99 | — |
| Swiss Franc | CHF39.99 | ~$44.85 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | د.ك14.000 | ~$46.03 |
| South Korean Won | ₩49,900 | ~$45.31 |
| Japanese Yen | ¥5,200 | ~$49.83 |
| British Pound | £33.99 | ~$46.39 |
| Israeli New Shekel | ₪169.95 | ~$53.10 |
| Canadian Dollar | $59.99 | ~$47.17 |
| Norwegian Krone | 299,00 kr | ~$35.04 |
| CIS - U.S. Dollar | $44.99 | — |
| Ukrainian Hryvnia | 999.00 ₴ | ~$35.45 |
| Russian Ruble | 1.199,00 ₽ | ~$16.28 |
| Kazakhstani Tenge | 14,999.00 〒 | ~$35.61 |
| Vietnamese Dong | ₫1.000.000 | ~$43.23 |
| Thai Baht | ฿1,299.00 | ~$43.10 |
| Singapore Dollar | $49.99 | ~$37.54 |
| Philippine Peso | ₱1,999.00 | ~$41.48 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | RM159.99 | ~$39.52 |
| Indonesian Rupiah | Rp550.000,00 | ~$39.00 |
| Uruguayan Peso | $1.349,00 | ~$31.74 |
| Peruvian Nuevo Sol | S/139.95 | ~$38.59 |
| Mexican Peso | $599.00 | ~$30.08 |
| Costa Rican Colon | ₡26.000,00 | ~$42.07 |
| Colombian Peso | $129.900,00 | ~$37.17 |
| Chilean Peso | $28.000 | ~$37.79 |
| Brazilian Real | R$78,99 | ~$14.90 |
| Argentine Peso | $1.099,99 | ~$12.80 |
| South African Rand | R599.00 | ~$39.37 |
| Taiwan Dollar | $1,299.00 | ~$46.23 |
| Hong Kong Dollar | $299.99 | ~$38.58 |
| Turkish Lira | ₺99,99 | ~$13.48 |
| Saudi Riyal | ر.س159.00 | ~$42.26 |
| U.A.E. Dirham | د.إ159.00 | ~$43.16 |
| Indian Rupee | ₹2,799.00 | ~$38.16 |
| Chinese Yuan Renminbi | ¥199.00 | ~$30.66 |
| Australian Dollar | $59.99 | ~$46.41 |
You would be able to run DayZ 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:
No, this is not enough to play DayZ. The minimum RAM is 8 GB.
Yes, DayZ can run with 8 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.
You need at least 8 GB of RAM to run DayZ on PC, but 12 GB is recommended.
Intel Core i5-4430 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run DayZ.
At least 16 GB of disk space is required to install DayZ on your PC.
You need NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X or more powerful video card.
Yes, DayZ needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
DayZ release date is 13 December, 2018.
