You must be wondering, can my PC run Northern Lights? On this page you will find Northern Lights system requirements for PC (Windows, Linux and Mac). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.
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Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Windows 7 64bit | OS Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Processor | Processor |
| Memory | Memory 8 GB | Memory 16 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics | Graphics |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 11 | DirectX Version 12 |
| Network | Network Broadband Internet connection | Network Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | Storage 10 GB | Storage 10 GB |
| Additional Notes | Additional Notes Installing the game on SSD is highly recommended | Additional Notes Installing the game on SSD is highly recommended |
Northern Lights minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 64bit operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core i3 4170 / AMD FX 6300 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 8 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Nvidia GTX 660 / AMD R9 270. You also have to have 10 GB free disk space to install the game.
If you go for recommended requirements for Northern Lights for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10 64bit. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i7 7700k / AMD Ryzen 5 2500X CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 16 GB or more. And video card — Nvidia GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580.
Northern Lights is an open world survival simulation set in the extreme conditions of the arctic tundra. Clinging to life, you must use real-life survival techniques to gather resources, craft, and hunt while tending to your health and sanity. Can you survive your way out of the mysterious island?
You would be able to run Northern Lights 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:
No, this is not enough to play Northern Lights. The minimum RAM is 8 GB.
Yes, Northern Lights can run with 8 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.
You need at least 8 GB of RAM to run Northern Lights on PC, but 16 GB is recommended.
Intel Core i3 4170 / AMD FX 6300 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Northern Lights.
At least 10 GB of disk space is required to install Northern Lights on your PC.
You need Nvidia GTX 660 / AMD R9 270 or more powerful video card.
Yes, Northern Lights needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
Northern Lights release date is 14 December, 2023.
