Can I Run The Witness?

Last updated: 23 December 2024

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

Test your PC to see if it will run The Witness 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 Witness

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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 Witness Windows Requirements

The Witness system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7
OS
Windows 7
Processor
Processor
1.8GHz
Processor
2.4GHz
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 10
DirectX
Version 10
Storage
Storage
5 GB
Storage
5 GB

The Witness minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 operating system. Your processor should be 1.8GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Intel HD 4000 series. You also have to have 5 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for The Witness for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7. Recommended CPU would be 2.4GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — GeForce 780.

The Witness Mac Requirements

The Witness system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
10.11.6 (El Capitan)
OS
10.12.3 (Sierra)
Processor
Processor
1.8GHz
Processor
2.4GHz
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
5 GB
Storage
5 GB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Metal support required
Additional Notes
Metal support required

As for Mac OS, The Witness requirements here start with 10.11.6 (El Capitan) operating system. Processor needs to be at least 1.8GHz. Your graphics card should be Intel HD 4000 series. Finally, the game needs 5 GB of free disk space.

As for recommended OS, it is 10.12.3 (Sierra). 2.4GHz processor is recommended. Your video card should be Radeon R9 M370X.

Game Details

You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

Release date
26 January, 2021
OpenCritic Score
85.66/100
Category
Single-player
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Supported languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Hungarian
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Thekla, Inc.
Publisher
Thekla, Inc.
Official website
the-witness.net
Support website
the-witness.net
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run The Witness?

You would be able to run The Witness 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:

  • OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: 1.8GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: Intel HD 4000 series
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 5 GB

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: 10.11.6 (El Capitan)
  • Processor: 1.8GHz
  • Graphics: Intel HD 4000 series
  • Storage: 5 GB
  • Additional Notes: Metal support required

Can I play The Witness with 3 GB of RAM?

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

Can I play The Witness with 4 GB of RAM?

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

How much RAM does The Witness need?

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

What processor do I need for The Witness?

1.8GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run The Witness.

How many GB is The Witness?

At least 5 GB of disk space is required to install The Witness on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for The Witness?

You need Intel HD 4000 series or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play The Witness?

Windows 7 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run The Witness?

Version 10 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run The Witness on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play The Witness on my Mac?

Yes, The Witness supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: 10.11.6 (El Capitan)
  • Processor: 1.8GHz
  • Graphics: Intel HD 4000 series
  • Storage: 5 GB
  • Additional Notes: Metal support required

When is The Witness release date?

The Witness release date is 26 January, 2021.

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