Can I Run Firewatch?

Last updated: 29 December 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Firewatch? On this page you will find Firewatch 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 Firewatch 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: Firewatch

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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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Firewatch Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Firewatch system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 or higher 64bit
Processor
Processor
Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory
Memory
6 GB
Graphics
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
Storage
4 GB

Firewatch minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 or higher 64bit operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 6 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory. You also have to have 4 GB free disk space to install the game.

Firewatch Mac Requirements

Firewatch system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Mac OS X 10.8+
Processor
Processor
2011 Intel Core i5
Memory
Memory
6 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Nvidia or ATi GPU with 1GB Memory
Storage
Storage
4 GB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Dedicated graphics card required. No Mac Mini model is officially supported at this time.

As for Mac OS, Firewatch requirements here start with Mac OS X 10.8+ operating system. Processor needs to be at least 2011 Intel Core i5. 6 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be Nvidia or ATi GPU with 1GB Memory. Finally, the game needs 4 GB of free disk space.

Firewatch Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Firewatch system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
OS
Processor
Processor
Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory
Memory
6 GB
Graphics
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory
Storage
Storage
4 GB

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include OS. Processor should be Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent or higher. For RAM you need 6 GB or more. Graphics card should be NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

Game Details

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Release date
9 February, 2021
OpenCritic Score
81.15/100
Category
Single-player
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Supported languages
English*, Russian, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Japanese
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Campo Santo
Publisher
Panic, Campo Santo
Official website
firewatchgame.com
Support website
library.panic.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Firewatch?

You would be able to run Firewatch 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: Mac OS X 10.8+
  • Processor: 2011 Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 6 GB
  • Graphics: Nvidia or ATi GPU with 1GB Memory
  • Storage: 4 GB
  • Additional Notes: Dedicated graphics card required. No Mac Mini model is officially supported at this time.

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

Can I play Firewatch with 4 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Firewatch. The minimum RAM is 6 GB.

Can I play Firewatch with 6 GB of RAM?

Yes, Firewatch can run with 6 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Firewatch need?

You need at least 6 GB of RAM to run Firewatch on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 6 GB.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 6 GB minimum.

What processor do I need for Firewatch?

Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Firewatch.

How many GB is Firewatch?

At least 4 GB of disk space is required to install Firewatch on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Firewatch?

You need NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Firewatch?

Windows 7 or higher 64bit or newer.

Does Firewatch require a 64-bit OS and processor?

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

What DirectX do I need to run Firewatch?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Firewatch on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Firewatch on my Mac?

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

  • OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
  • Processor: 2011 Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 6 GB
  • Graphics: Nvidia or ATi GPU with 1GB Memory
  • Storage: 4 GB
  • Additional Notes: Dedicated graphics card required. No Mac Mini model is officially supported at this time.

Can I run Firewatch on Linux/SteamOS?

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

When is Firewatch release date?

Firewatch release date is 9 February, 2021.

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