Can I Run Duke Nukem Forever?

Last updated: 19 April 2024

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

Test your PC to see if it will run Duke Nukem Forever 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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  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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Duke Nukem Forever Windows Requirements

Duke Nukem Forever system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP/Vista/7
OS
Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz
Memory
Memory
1 GB
Memory
2GB
Storage
Storage
10 GB free
Storage
10 GB free
Video Memory
Video Memory
256 MB
Video Memory
512 MB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible
OTHER REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORTS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORTS
Does not support Windows XP 64
OTHER REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORTS
Initial installations required (included with the game) are Microsoft DirectX, Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (ATL), Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, and AMD Dual Core Optimizer. (AMD optimizer required only for specific AMD s to run the game correctly, but installs for all of them.)

Duke Nukem Forever minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP/Vista/7 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be nVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600. You also have to have 10 GB free free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Duke Nukem Forever for Windows, your operating system should be Windows XP/Vista/7. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 2GB or more. And video card — nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS / ATI Radeon HD 3850.

Duke Nukem Forever Mac Requirements

Duke Nukem Forever system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
10.12 (Sierra)
OS
10.12 (Sierra)
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Storage
Storage
10 GB free disk space
Storage
10 GB free disk space
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Other Requirements
Other Requirements
Mouse and keyboard. Apple original CPU's only, CPU upgrades not supported. NVIDIA GeForce 9400M not supported. This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)
Other Requirements
Mouse and keyboard. Apple original CPU's only, CPU upgrades not supported. This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)

As for Mac OS, Duke Nukem Forever requirements here start with 10.12 (Sierra) operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) 2.4 GHz. 2 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be ATI Radeon 2600 / NVidia Geforce 8600 256MB . NVIDIA GeForce 9400M not supported. Intel integrated video chipsets (including GMA 950) are not supported.. Finally, the game needs 10 GB free disk space of free disk space.

As for recommended OS, it is 10.12 (Sierra). Intel Quad Core 2.6 GHz processor is recommended. Plus, 4 GB of RAM. Your video card should be ATI Radeon 2600 / NVidia Geforce 8600 512MB . NVIDIA GeForce 9400M not supported. Intel integrated video chipsets (including GMA 950) are not supported..

Game Details

The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!

Release date
9 June, 2021
Required age
18+
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player
Genre
Action
Supported languages
English*, French*, German*, Italian*, Spanish - Spain*
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Gearbox Software
Publishers
2K
Official website
dukenukemforever.com
Support website
support.2k.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Duke Nukem Forever?

You would be able to run Duke Nukem Forever 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:

  • OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Storage: 10 GB free
  • Video Memory: 256 MB
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • OTHER REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORTS: Does not support Windows XP 64

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

Can I play Duke Nukem Forever with 1 GB of RAM?

Yes, Duke Nukem Forever can run with 1 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Duke Nukem Forever need?

You need at least 1 GB of RAM to run Duke Nukem Forever on PC, but 2GB is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 2 GB, with 4 GB recommended.

What processor do I need for Duke Nukem Forever?

Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Duke Nukem Forever.

How many GB is Duke Nukem Forever?

At least 10 GB free of disk space is required to install Duke Nukem Forever on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Duke Nukem Forever?

You need nVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Duke Nukem Forever?

Windows XP/Vista/7 or newer.

Can I run Duke Nukem Forever on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Duke Nukem Forever on my Mac?

Yes, Duke Nukem Forever supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

When is Duke Nukem Forever release date?

Duke Nukem Forever release date is 9 June, 2021.

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