2016 · Action
DARK SOULS III System Requirements
Also known as Dark Souls 3, DS3
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD® FX-6300 | Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD® FX-8350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950 | NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 series |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 25 GB | 25 GB |
| DirectX | 11 | 11 |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.
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Common questions
What are the Dark Souls 3 system requirements?
Dark Souls 3 is the short name players use for DARK SOULS III. Minimum: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD® FX-6300, NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950 and 4 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.
What are the minimum requirements for DARK SOULS III?
Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD® FX-6300 or equivalent, NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950, 4 GB of RAM and 25 GB of free space on Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit.
What hardware is recommended for DARK SOULS III?
FromSoftware, Inc. recommends Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD® FX-8350, NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 series and 8 GB of RAM.
How do I check whether my PC can run DARK SOULS III?
Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.
What frame rate should I aim for in DARK SOULS III?
60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.