2017 · Action, Adventure, RPG
Middle-earth: Shadow of War System Requirements
Also known as Shadow of War
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update | Windows 10 Creators Update |
| Processor | AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz |
| Graphics | AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB |
| Memory | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 70 GB | 70 GB |
| DirectX | 11 | 11 |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.
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Common questions
What are the Shadow of War system requirements?
Shadow of War is the short name players use for Middle-earth: Shadow of War. Minimum: AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz, AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB and 6 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.
What are the minimum requirements for Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz or equivalent, AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB, 6 GB of RAM and 70 GB of free space on Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update.
What hardware is recommended for Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
WB Games recommends AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz, AMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB and 12 GB of RAM.
How do I check whether my PC can run Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
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 Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.