You must be wondering, can my PC run Valheim? On this page you will find Valheim system requirements for PC (Windows, Linux and Mac). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.
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Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Windows 7 | OS Windows 7 |
| Processor | Processor 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar | Processor i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz |
| Memory | Memory 8 GB | Memory 16 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics | Graphics |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 11 | DirectX Version 11 |
| Storage | Storage 1 GB | Storage 1 GB |
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| Network | Network — | Network Broadband Internet connection |
Valheim minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 operating system. Your processor should be 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 8 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970. You also have to have 1 GB free disk space to install the game.
If you go for recommended requirements for Valheim for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7. Recommended CPU would be i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 16 GB or more. And video card — GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580.
Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS OS X 10.9 Mavericks | OS OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Processor | Processor 2.6 GHz Dual Core or similar | Processor i5 3GHz |
| Memory | Memory 4 GB | Memory 8 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics GeForce GTX 500 series or similar | Graphics GeForce GTX 970 series or similar |
| Storage | Storage 1 GB | Storage 1 GB |
| Network | Network — | Network Broadband Internet connection |
As for Mac OS, Valheim requirements here start with OS X 10.9 Mavericks operating system. Processor needs to be at least 2.6 GHz Dual Core or similar. 4 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be GeForce GTX 500 series or similar. Finally, the game needs 1 GB of free disk space.
As for recommended OS, it is OS X 10.9 Mavericks. i5 3GHz processor is recommended. Plus, 8 GB of RAM. Your video card should be GeForce GTX 970 series or similar.
Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Any up to date version | OS Any up to date version |
| Processor | Processor 2.6 GHz Dual Core or similar | Processor i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz |
| Memory | Memory 8 GB | Memory 16 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics | Graphics |
| Storage | Storage 1 GB | Storage 1 GB |
| Network | Network — | Network Broadband Internet connection |
If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Any up to date version. Processor should be 2.6 GHz Dual Core or similar or higher. For RAM you need 8 GB or more. Graphics card should be GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.
For Linux recommended requirements, use Any up to date version. As for the processor/CPU, use i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz or equivalent. Add 16 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 graphics card.
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
You would be able to run Valheim 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 Valheim. The minimum RAM is 8 GB.
Yes, Valheim can run with 8 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.
You need at least 8 GB of RAM to run Valheim on PC, but 16 GB is recommended.
On Mac it requires minimum 4 GB, with 8 GB recommended.
And on Linux/SteamOS: 8 GB minimum, and 16 GB recommended.
2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Valheim.
At least 1 GB of disk space is required to install Valheim on your PC.
You need GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 or more powerful video card.
Yes, Valheim needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
Yes, Valheim supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:
Valheim release date is 2 February, 2023.
