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Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Windows 8 | OS Windows 10 |
| Processor | Processor | Processor Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher |
| Memory | Memory 4 GB | Memory 8 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM | Graphics nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM |
| Storage | Storage 7 GB | Storage 7 GB |
| Sound Card | Sound Card Any on-board chip will work. | Sound Card Ideally, something with Surround capabilities. |
The Long Dark minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 8 operating system. Your processor should be Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+ or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM. You also have to have 7 GB free disk space to install the game.
If you go for recommended requirements for The Long Dark for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10. Recommended CPU would be Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM.
Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS OSX 10.9.3 | OS OSX 10.9.3 |
| Processor | Processor Core i5 @ 2.2GHz | Processor Core i7 @ 2.7GHz+ |
| Memory | Memory 4 GB | Memory 8 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5000 | Graphics Dedicated standalone GPU w/ 1GB+ VRAM |
| Storage | Storage 7 GB | Storage 7 GB |
| Sound Card | Sound Card On-board. | Sound Card On-board |
As for Mac OS, The Long Dark requirements here start with OSX 10.9.3 operating system. Processor needs to be at least Core i5 @ 2.2GHz. 4 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be Intel HD Graphics 5000. Finally, the game needs 7 GB of free disk space.
As for recommended OS, it is OSX 10.9.3. Core i7 @ 2.7GHz+ processor is recommended. Plus, 8 GB of RAM. Your video card should be Dedicated standalone GPU w/ 1GB+ VRAM.
Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS SteamOS or Ubuntu 16.04 or 17.04 | OS — |
| Processor | Processor | Processor — |
| Memory | Memory 4 GB | Memory — |
| Graphics | Graphics Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM | Graphics — |
| Storage | Storage 7 GB | Storage — |
| Sound Card | Sound Card Any on-board chip will work. | Sound Card — |
If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include SteamOS or Ubuntu 16.04 or 17.04. Processor should be Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+ or higher. For RAM you need 4 GB or more. Graphics card should be Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.
THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.
You would be able to run The Long Dark 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:
No, this is not enough to play The Long Dark. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.
Yes, The Long Dark can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.
You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run The Long Dark 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.
Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+ is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run The Long Dark.
At least 7 GB of disk space is required to install The Long Dark on your PC.
You need Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or more powerful video card.
Yes, The Long Dark needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
Yes, The Long Dark supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:
The Long Dark release date is 1 August, 2023.
