Can I Run Outer Wilds?

Last updated: 26 December 2024

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

Test your PC to see if it will run Outer Wilds 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: Outer Wilds

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Can my PC run Outer Wilds?

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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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Outer Wilds Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Outer Wilds system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7
OS
Windows 10
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
8 GB
Storage
8 GB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)
Additional Notes
Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)

Outer Wilds minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core i5-2300 |; AMD FX-4350 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 |; AMD Radeon HD 6870. You also have to have 8 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Outer Wilds for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i5-8400 |; AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |; AMD Radeon RX 580.

Game Details

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Release date
18 June, 2021
OpenCritic Score
85.14/100
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Mobius Digital
Publisher
Annapurna Interactive
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Outer Wilds?

You would be able to run Outer Wilds 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 Outer Wilds with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Outer Wilds. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play Outer Wilds with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, Outer Wilds can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Outer Wilds need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run Outer Wilds on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Outer Wilds?

Intel Core i5-2300 |; AMD FX-4350 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Outer Wilds.

How many GB is Outer Wilds?

At least 8 GB of disk space is required to install Outer Wilds on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Outer Wilds?

You need Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 |; AMD Radeon HD 6870 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Outer Wilds?

Windows 7 or newer.

Does Outer Wilds require a 64-bit OS and processor?

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

Can I run Outer Wilds on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Outer Wilds release date?

Outer Wilds release date is 18 June, 2021.

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