Official specs from Steam
DCS World system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10, 11 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel or AMD 3.0Ghz+ with 4+ cores |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+ |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 200 GB available space |
| VR Support | SteamVR, Oculus VR |
| Additional Notes | Input: Keyboard / Mouse / Joystick |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10, 11 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel or AMD 4.5Ghz+ with 8+ cores |
| Memory | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+ |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 500 GB available space |
| VR Support | SteamVR, Oculus VR, OpenXR |
| Additional Notes | Input: Joystick / Pedals / VR / Track IR / Haptic Gloves |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for DCS World?
Minimum: Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+. Recommended: Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+.
How much RAM does DCS World need?
DCS World needs 16 GB RAM at minimum, 32 GB RAM recommended.
How big is DCS World?
DCS World requires 200 GB available space.
Does DCS World run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).