You must be wondering, can my PC run DayZ? On this page you will find DayZ system requirements for PC (Windows, Linux and Mac). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.
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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 25 GB | Storage 30 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. You also have to have 25 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.
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
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 25 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, 2023.
