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| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Windows XP, Vista | OS Windows XP, Vista |
| Processor | Processor 1.8GHz CPU or higher | Processor dual core 2.0GHz CPU or higher |
| Memory | Memory 512 MB | Memory 1GB XP, 1.5GB Vista |
| Hard disk space | Hard disk space 1GB | Hard disk space 1GB |
| DirectX Version | DirectX Version DirectX 9.0c or higher, June 2008 version | DirectX Version DirectX 9.0c or higher, June 2008 version |
| Video | Video Video: DirectX 9 video card with shader 2 support such as the following: ATI Radeon 9600 (9600-9800, X300-X1950, HD 2400-HD 4870) NVIDIA GeForce 6100 (6100-6800, 7100-7950, 8300-8800, 9600-9800, or GTX 216-280) | Video DirectX 9 video card with shader 3 support and 256MB VRAM such as the following: ATI Radeon X700 (X700-X1950, HD 2400-HD 4870) NVIDIA GeForce 7600 (7600-7950, 8300-8800, 9600-9800, or GTX 216-280) |
| Controller | Controller — | Controller Optionally supports Microsoft Game Controller for Windows |
Defense Grid: The Awakening minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP, Vista operating system. Your processor should be 1.8GHz CPU or higher or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 512 MB.
If you go for recommended requirements for Defense Grid: The Awakening for Windows, your operating system should be Windows XP, Vista. Recommended CPU would be dual core 2.0GHz CPU or higher CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 1GB XP, 1.5GB Vista or more.
Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base.
You would be able to run Defense Grid: The Awakening 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:
You need at least 512 MB of RAM to run Defense Grid: The Awakening on PC, but 1GB XP, 1.5GB Vista is recommended.
1.8GHz CPU or higher is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Defense Grid: The Awakening.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
Defense Grid: The Awakening release date is 8 December, 2021.
