Can I Run Dying Light?

Last updated: 19 December 2024

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

Test your PC to see if it will run Dying Light 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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Dying Light Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Dying Light system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1
OS
Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB DDR3
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Storage
Storage
40 GB free space
Storage
40 GB free space
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Version 11
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported.Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
Additional Notes
Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported.Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)

Dying Light minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB DDR3. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM). You also have to have 40 GB free space free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Dying Light for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB DDR3 or more. And video card — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM).

Dying Light Mac Requirements

Dying Light system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
macOS Sierra 10.12.1
OS
macOS Sierra 10.12.1
Processor
Processor
Intel Core™ i5 @3.20GHz
Processor
Intel Core™ i7 @4.00GHz
Memory
Memory
4 GB DDR3
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Storage
Storage
40 GB free space
Storage
40 GB free space
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Only AMD Radeon™ graphics cards are officially supported.
Additional Notes
Only AMD Radeon™ graphics cards are officially supported.

As for Mac OS, Dying Light requirements here start with macOS Sierra 10.12.1 operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel Core™ i5 @3.20GHz. 4 GB DDR3 of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be AMD Radeon™ R9 M370X (2GB VRAM). Finally, the game needs 40 GB free space of free disk space.

As for recommended OS, it is macOS Sierra 10.12.1. Intel Core™ i7 @4.00GHz processor is recommended. Plus, 8 GB DDR3 of RAM. Your video card should be AMD Radeon™ R9 M395X (4GB VRAM).

Dying Light Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Dying Light system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 14.04 and newer recommended
OS
Ubuntu 14.04 and newer recommended
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB DDR3
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Storage
Storage
40 GB free space
Storage
40 GB free space
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
JFS and XFS file systems are not supported
Additional Notes
JFS and XFS file systems are not supported

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 14.04 and newer recommended. Processor should be Intel Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz or higher. For RAM you need 4 GB DDR3 or more. Graphics card should be NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 14.04 and newer recommended. As for the processor/CPU, use Intel Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz or equivalent. Add 8 GB DDR3 or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) graphics card.

Game Details

Release date
26 January, 2015
Required age
18+
OpenCritic Score
74.70/100
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op
Genres
Action, RPG
Supported languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Dutch, Polish*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Japanese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Techland
Publishers
Techland Publishing
Official website
dyinglightgame.com
Support website
support.techland.pl
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Dying Light?

You would be able to run Dying Light 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:

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: macOS Sierra 10.12.1
  • Processor: Intel Core™ i5 @3.20GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB DDR3
  • Storage: 40 GB free space
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R9 M370X (2GB VRAM)
  • Additional Notes: Only AMD Radeon™ graphics cards are officially supported.

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

How much RAM does Dying Light need?

You need at least 4 GB DDR3 of RAM to run Dying Light on PC, but 8 GB DDR3 is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 4 GB DDR3, with 8 GB DDR3 recommended.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 4 GB DDR3 minimum, and 8 GB DDR3 recommended.

What processor do I need for Dying Light?

Intel Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Dying Light.

How many GB is Dying Light?

At least 40 GB free space of disk space is required to install Dying Light on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Dying Light?

You need NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Dying Light?

Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 or newer.

Does Dying Light require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Dying Light needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run Dying Light?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Dying Light on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Dying Light on my Mac?

Yes, Dying Light supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: macOS Sierra 10.12.1
  • Processor: Intel Core™ i5 @3.20GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB DDR3
  • Storage: 40 GB free space
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R9 M370X (2GB VRAM)
  • Additional Notes: Only AMD Radeon™ graphics cards are officially supported.

Can I run Dying Light on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play Dying Light on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is Dying Light release date?

Dying Light release date is 26 January, 2015.

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