Can I Run Fallout 76?

Last updated: 4 March 2023

You must be wondering, can my PC run Fallout 76? On this page you will find Fallout 76 system requirements for PC (Windows, Linux 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 Fallout 76 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: Fallout 76

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Can my PC run Fallout 76?

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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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Fallout 76 Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Fallout 76 system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 8.1/10 ( versions)
OS
Windows 8.1/10 ( versions)
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Network
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
Storage
80 GB
Storage
80 GB

Fallout 76 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 8.1/10 ( versions) operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 8 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB. You also have to have 80 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Fallout 76 for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 8.1/10 ( versions). Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz /AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB.

Game Details

Bethesda Game Studios welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Explore a vast wasteland in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story.

Release date
14 April, 2023
Required age
18+
OpenCritic Score
54.50/100
Categories
Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op
Genre
RPG
Supported languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese*, Korean, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Bethesda Game Studios
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Official website
fallout.bethesda.net
Support website
help.bethesda.net
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Fallout 76?

You would be able to run Fallout 76 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 Fallout 76 with 6 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Fallout 76. The minimum RAM is 8 GB.

Can I play Fallout 76 with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes, Fallout 76 can run with 8 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Fallout 76 need?

You need at least 8 GB of RAM to run Fallout 76 on PC.

What processor do I need for Fallout 76?

Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Fallout 76.

How many GB is Fallout 76?

At least 80 GB of disk space is required to install Fallout 76 on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Fallout 76?

You need NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Fallout 76?

Windows 8.1/10 ( versions) or newer.

Does Fallout 76 require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Fallout 76 needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Can I run Fallout 76 on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Fallout 76 release date?

Fallout 76 release date is 14 April, 2023.

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