Can I Run Life is Strange: Before the Storm?

Last updated: 26 December 2024

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

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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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Life is Strange: Before the Storm Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 or above ( Operating System Required)
OS
Windows 10
Processor
Processor
Processor
Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz)
Memory
Memory
3 GB
Memory
6 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
Storage
14 GB
Storage
14 GB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported.
Additional Notes
Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 or above ( Operating System Required) operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz) or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 3 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650. You also have to have 14 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Life is Strange: Before the Storm for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz) CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 6 GB or more. And video card — AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm Mac Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
macOS 10.13.5
OS
Processor
Processor
2.0GHz Intel Core i5
Processor
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
28 GB
Storage
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All Mac Minis since Late 2014 * All 13” MacBook Pros released since 2013 * All 15" MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 with a 1GB graphics card (1) * All 21.5” iMacs released since Late 2013 * All 27” iMacs released since Late 2013 (2) * All 27" iMac Pro's * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 1. Mid 2015 models with an AMD Radeon R9 M370X are not supported. 2. Late 2012 models with Nvidia 675 or Nvidia 680 graphics are also supported. ——— The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support. * All Mac Mini's since Late 2012 * All Macbooks released since Early 2015 * All Macbook Airs released since Mid 2012 * All 13" Macbook Pros released since Mid 2012 * All 21.5” iMacs released since Early 2013 ——— Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match all elements of the listed system requirements. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website.
Additional Notes

As for Mac OS, Life is Strange: Before the Storm requirements here start with macOS 10.13.5 operating system. Processor needs to be at least 2.0GHz Intel Core i5. 8 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be 1GB Nvidia 650M, 2GB AMD Radeon R9 M290, Intel Iris 5100 (see notes for more details).. Finally, the game needs 28 GB of free disk space.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 18.04
OS
Ubuntu 18.04
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
2GB Nvidia GTX 680, 2GB AMD R9 27
Graphics
Storage
Storage
28 GB
Storage
28 GB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
* AMD GPUs require Mesa driver 18.1.6, Nvidia cards require driver 396.54 . * Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release.
Additional Notes
* AMD GPUs require Mesa driver 18.1.6, Nvidia cards require driver 396.54 . * Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release.

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 18.04. Processor should be Intel Core i3-4130T @ 2.90GHz or higher. For RAM you need 4 GB or more. Graphics card should be 2GB Nvidia GTX 680, 2GB AMD R9 27 or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 18.04. As for the processor/CPU, use Intel Core i5-6500 @ 3.2GHz or equivalent. Add 8 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have 4GB Nvidia GTX 970, 4GB AMD RX 470 graphics card.

Game Details

Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.

Release date
31 August, 2021
Required age
12+
OpenCritic Score
79.43/100
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Deck Nine, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Publisher
Square Enix, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Official website
lifeisstrange.com
Support website
sqex.to
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Life is Strange: Before the Storm?

You would be able to run Life is Strange: Before the Storm 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 10.13.5
  • Processor: 2.0GHz Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Graphics: 1GB Nvidia 650M, 2GB AMD Radeon R9 M290, Intel Iris 5100 (see notes for more details).
  • Storage: 28 GB
  • Additional Notes: The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All Mac Minis since Late 2014 * All 13” MacBook Pros released since 2013 * All 15" MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 with a 1GB graphics card (1) * All 21.5” iMacs released since Late 2013 * All 27” iMacs released since Late 2013 (2) * All 27" iMac Pro's * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 1. Mid 2015 models with an AMD Radeon R9 M370X are not supported. 2. Late 2012 models with Nvidia 675 or Nvidia 680 graphics are also supported. ——— The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support. * All Mac Mini's since Late 2012 * All Macbooks released since Early 2015 * All Macbook Airs released since Mid 2012 * All 13" Macbook Pros released since Mid 2012 * All 21.5” iMacs released since Early 2013 ——— Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match all elements of the listed system requirements. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website.

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

  • OS: Ubuntu 18.04
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-4130T @ 2.90GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: 2GB Nvidia GTX 680, 2GB AMD R9 27
  • Storage: 28 GB
  • Additional Notes: * AMD GPUs require Mesa driver 18.1.6, Nvidia cards require driver 396.54 . * Intel GPUs are not supported at time of release.

Can I play Life is Strange: Before the Storm with 2 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Life is Strange: Before the Storm. The minimum RAM is 3 GB.

Can I play Life is Strange: Before the Storm with 3 GB of RAM?

Yes, Life is Strange: Before the Storm can run with 3 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Life is Strange: Before the Storm need?

You need at least 3 GB of RAM to run Life is Strange: Before the Storm on PC, but 6 GB is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 8 GB.

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

What processor do I need for Life is Strange: Before the Storm?

Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz) is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Life is Strange: Before the Storm.

How many GB is Life is Strange: Before the Storm?

At least 14 GB of disk space is required to install Life is Strange: Before the Storm on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Life is Strange: Before the Storm?

You need AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Life is Strange: Before the Storm?

Windows 7 or above ( Operating System Required) or newer.

Does Life is Strange: Before the Storm require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Life is Strange: Before the Storm needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run Life is Strange: Before the Storm?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Life is Strange: Before the Storm on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Life is Strange: Before the Storm on my Mac?

Yes, Life is Strange: Before the Storm supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: macOS 10.13.5
  • Processor: 2.0GHz Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Graphics: 1GB Nvidia 650M, 2GB AMD Radeon R9 M290, Intel Iris 5100 (see notes for more details).
  • Storage: 28 GB
  • Additional Notes: The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All Mac Minis since Late 2014 * All 13” MacBook Pros released since 2013 * All 15" MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 with a 1GB graphics card (1) * All 21.5” iMacs released since Late 2013 * All 27” iMacs released since Late 2013 (2) * All 27" iMac Pro's * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 1. Mid 2015 models with an AMD Radeon R9 M370X are not supported. 2. Late 2012 models with Nvidia 675 or Nvidia 680 graphics are also supported. ——— The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support. * All Mac Mini's since Late 2012 * All Macbooks released since Early 2015 * All Macbook Airs released since Mid 2012 * All 13" Macbook Pros released since Mid 2012 * All 21.5” iMacs released since Early 2013 ——— Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match all elements of the listed system requirements. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website.

Can I run Life is Strange: Before the Storm on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play Life is Strange: Before the Storm on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is Life is Strange: Before the Storm release date?

Life is Strange: Before the Storm release date is 31 August, 2021.

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