Can I Run Pillars of Eternity?

Last updated: 26 December 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Pillars of Eternity? On this page you will find Pillars of Eternity 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 Pillars of Eternity 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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  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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Pillars of Eternity Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Pillars of Eternity system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows Vista
OS
Windows Vista
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
14 GB
Storage
14 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Pillars of Eternity minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows Vista operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be ATI Radeon HD 4850 or NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT. You also have to have 14 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Pillars of Eternity for Windows, your operating system should be Windows Vista. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — Radeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570.

Pillars of Eternity Mac Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Pillars of Eternity system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
OS X 10.6.3 Leopard
OS
OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
14 GB
Storage
14 GB

As for Mac OS, Pillars of Eternity requirements here start with OS X 10.6.3 Leopard operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel Core i5-540M @ 2.53 GHz. 4 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be ATI Radeon HD 6750M or NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M. Finally, the game needs 14 GB of free disk space.

As for recommended OS, it is OS X 10.9 Mavericks. Intel Core i5-540M @ 3.40 GHz processor is recommended. Plus, 8 GB of RAM. Your video card should be Radeon R9 M290X or Nvidia GeForce GTX 775M 2GB.

Pillars of Eternity Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Pillars of Eternity system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
OS
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
14 GB
Storage
14 GB

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. Processor should be Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 or higher. For RAM you need 4 GB or more. Graphics card should be ATI Radeon HD 4850 or NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. As for the processor/CPU, use Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T or equivalent. Add 8 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have Radeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 graphics card.

Game Details

Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.

Release date
26 March, 2021
OpenCritic Score
88.90/100
Category
Single-player
Genre
RPG
Supported languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Polish
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Official website
eternity.obsidian.net
Support website
forums.obsidian.net
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Pillars of Eternity?

You would be able to run Pillars of Eternity 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:

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

Can I play Pillars of Eternity with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Pillars of Eternity. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play Pillars of Eternity with 4 GB of RAM?

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

How much RAM does Pillars of Eternity need?

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

On Mac it requires minimum 4 GB, with 8 GB recommended.

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

What processor do I need for Pillars of Eternity?

Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Pillars of Eternity.

How many GB is Pillars of Eternity?

At least 14 GB of disk space is required to install Pillars of Eternity on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Pillars of Eternity?

You need ATI Radeon HD 4850 or NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Pillars of Eternity?

Windows Vista or newer.

Does Pillars of Eternity require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Pillars of Eternity needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Can I run Pillars of Eternity on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Pillars of Eternity on my Mac?

Yes, Pillars of Eternity supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

Can I run Pillars of Eternity on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play Pillars of Eternity on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is Pillars of Eternity release date?

Pillars of Eternity release date is 26 March, 2021.

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