Can I Run Shadow Warrior?

Last updated: 25 April 2024

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

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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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Shadow Warrior Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Shadow Warrior system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
OS
Windows 7 SP1 s
Processor
Processor
2.4 GHz Dual Core or higher
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0c
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
Storage
15 GB
Storage
15 GB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
An unabashed love of katanas is preferable.
Additional Notes
The will of a true ninja warrior and an appreciation of Wang jokes.

Shadow Warrior minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 operating system. Your processor should be 2.4 GHz Dual Core or higher or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT. You also have to have 15 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Shadow Warrior for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7 SP1 s. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950 CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — ATI Radeon HD 4890 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460.

Shadow Warrior Mac Requirements

Shadow Warrior system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
OS X 10.9
OS
OS X 10.9
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Radeon HD 6970, GeForce 780 or higher with 1.5gb+ of dedicated memory.
Storage
Storage
15 GB
Storage
15 GB

As for Mac OS, Shadow Warrior requirements here start with OS X 10.9 operating system. Processor needs to be at least 2.4GHz Dual core .. 2 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be GeForce 9600 / 130/Quadro FX 5600, Radeon HD 5870, or Intel HD 4000 with 512mb of dedicated memory.. Finally, the game needs 15 GB of free disk space.

As for recommended OS, it is OS X 10.9. Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950 or higher. processor is recommended. Plus, 4 GB of RAM. Your video card should be Radeon HD 6970, GeForce 780 or higher with 1.5gb+ of dedicated memory..

Shadow Warrior Linux Requirements

Shadow Warrior system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
OpenGL 3.2+ supported cards, with 512mb of dedicated memory
Graphics
OpenGL 4.x+ cards(Discrete) or higher with 1.5gb+ of dedicated memory
Storage
Storage
15 GB
Storage
15 GB

Processor should be 2.4GHz Dual core . or higher. For RAM you need 2 GB or more. Graphics card should be OpenGL 3.2+ supported cards, with 512mb of dedicated memory or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

As for the processor/CPU, use Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950 or higher. or equivalent. Add 4 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have OpenGL 4.x+ cards(Discrete) or higher with 1.5gb+ of dedicated memory graphics card.

Game Details

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Release date
26 September, 2021
OpenCritic Score
75.43/100
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English*, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Polish, Italian, Hungarian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Flying Wild Hog
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Official website
shadowwarrior.com
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Shadow Warrior?

You would be able to run Shadow Warrior 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:

  • Processor: 2.4GHz Dual core .
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ supported cards, with 512mb of dedicated memory
  • Storage: 15 GB

Can I play Shadow Warrior with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Shadow Warrior. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play Shadow Warrior with 2 GB of RAM?

Yes, Shadow Warrior can run with 2 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Shadow Warrior need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run Shadow Warrior on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 2 GB, with 4 GB recommended.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 2 GB minimum, and 4 GB recommended.

What processor do I need for Shadow Warrior?

2.4 GHz Dual Core or higher is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Shadow Warrior.

How many GB is Shadow Warrior?

At least 15 GB of disk space is required to install Shadow Warrior on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Shadow Warrior?

You need ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Shadow Warrior?

Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 or newer.

Does Shadow Warrior require a 64-bit OS and processor?

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

What DirectX do I need to run Shadow Warrior?

Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Shadow Warrior on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Shadow Warrior on my Mac?

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

Can I run Shadow Warrior on Linux/SteamOS?

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

When is Shadow Warrior release date?

Shadow Warrior release date is 26 September, 2021.

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