Can I Run The Bard's Tale?

Last updated: 22 April 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run The Bard's Tale? On this page you will find The Bard's Tale 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 The Bard's Tale 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: The Bard's Tale

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Can my PC run The Bard's Tale?

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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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The Bard's Tale Windows Requirements

The Bard's Tale system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
512MB
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
9.0c
Storage
Storage
6GB of free space
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9 compatible sound card

The Bard's Tale minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 operating system. Your processor should be Pentium 4 2Ghz / AMD AthlonXP 2400 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 512MB. As for a graphics card, it should be GeForce FX5700 / ATI Radeon 9600. You also have to have 6GB of free space free disk space to install the game.

The Bard's Tale Mac Requirements

The Bard's Tale system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
OS X 10.6.0 or higher
Storage
Storage
3.6GB Hard disk space

As for Mac OS, The Bard's Tale requirements here start with OS X 10.6.0 or higher operating system. Finally, the game needs 3.6GB Hard disk space of free disk space.

The Bard's Tale Linux Requirements

The Bard's Tale system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
X11 enabled Linux distro
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
512MB
Graphics
Graphics
OpenGL
OpenGL
2.0 compatible video card and compatible drivers
Storage
Storage
3.8GB of free space
Sound Card
Sound Card
OpenAL compatible sound card and necessary drivers

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include X11 enabled Linux distro. Processor should be Pentium 4 2Ghz / AMD AthlonXP 2400 or higher. For RAM you need 512MB or more. Graphics card should be GeForce FX5700 / ATI Radeon 9600 or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

Game Details

You are the Bard, a selfish rogue weary of pointless sub-quests and rat-infested cellars. Now includes original classic games The Bard’s Tale 1, 2 & 3!

Release date
11 December, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure, RPG
Supported languages
English*, French, Italian, German*, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian
* languages with full audio support
Developer
inXile Entertainment
Publisher
inXile Entertainment
Official website
inxile-entertainment.com
Support website
inxile.zendesk.com
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run The Bard's Tale?

You would be able to run The Bard's Tale 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: OS X 10.6.0 or higher
  • Storage: 3.6GB Hard disk space

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

How much RAM does The Bard's Tale need?

You need at least 512MB of RAM to run The Bard's Tale on PC.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 512MB minimum.

What processor do I need for The Bard's Tale?

Pentium 4 2Ghz / AMD AthlonXP 2400 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run The Bard's Tale.

How many GB is The Bard's Tale?

At least 6GB of free space of disk space is required to install The Bard's Tale on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for The Bard's Tale?

You need GeForce FX5700 / ATI Radeon 9600 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play The Bard's Tale?

Windows 7 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run The Bard's Tale?

9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run The Bard's Tale on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play The Bard's Tale on my Mac?

Yes, The Bard's Tale supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: OS X 10.6.0 or higher
  • Storage: 3.6GB Hard disk space

Can I run The Bard's Tale on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play The Bard's Tale on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is The Bard's Tale release date?

The Bard's Tale release date is 11 December, 2021.

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