Can I Run Dead by Daylight?

Last updated: 20 December 2022

You must be wondering, can my PC run Dead by Daylight? On this page you will find Dead by Daylight system requirements for PC (Linux, Mac and Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Dead by Daylight 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: Dead by Daylight

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Can my PC run Dead by Daylight?

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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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Dead by Daylight Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Dead by Daylight system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 10 Operating System
OS
Windows 10 Operating System
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Version 11
Network
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
Storage
50 GB
Storage
50 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DX11 Compatible
Sound Card
DX11 Compatible
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
With these requirements, it is recommended that the game is played on Low quality settings.
Additional Notes

Dead by Daylight minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 10 Operating System operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 8 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB. You also have to have 50 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Dead by Daylight for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10 Operating System. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of.

Game Details

Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught and killed.

Release date
14 June, 2022
Categories
Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Multi-player, Online Co-op, Online PvP, PvP
Genre
Action
Supported languages
English*, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Spanish - Latin America, French*, Japanese*
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Publishers
Behaviour Interactive Inc.
Official website
deadbydaylight.com
Support website
support.deadbydaylight.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Dead by Daylight?

You would be able to run Dead by Daylight 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 Dead by Daylight with 6 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Dead by Daylight. The minimum RAM is 8 GB.

Can I play Dead by Daylight with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes, Dead by Daylight can run with 8 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Dead by Daylight need?

You need at least 8 GB of RAM to run Dead by Daylight on PC.

What processor do I need for Dead by Daylight?

Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Dead by Daylight.

How many GB is Dead by Daylight?

At least 50 GB of disk space is required to install Dead by Daylight on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Dead by Daylight?

You need DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Dead by Daylight?

Windows 10 Operating System or newer.

Does Dead by Daylight require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Dead by Daylight needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run Dead by Daylight?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Dead by Daylight on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Dead by Daylight release date?

Dead by Daylight release date is 14 June, 2022.

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