Official specs from Steam
Dying Light system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM DDR3 |
| Hard Drive | 40 GB free space |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) |
| DirectX® | Version 11 |
| Sound | DirectX® compatible |
| Additional Notes | Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended) |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM DDR3 |
| Hard Drive | 40 GB free space |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) |
| DirectX® | Version 11 |
| Sound | DirectX® compatible |
| Additional Notes | Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended) |
macOS minimum
| OS | macOS Sierra 10.12.1 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 @3.20GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM DDR3 |
| Hard Drive | 40 GB free space |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon™ R9 M370X (2GB VRAM) |
| Additional Notes | Only AMD Radeon™ graphics cards are officially supported. |
macOS recommended
| OS | macOS Sierra 10.12.1 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7 @4.00GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM DDR3 |
| Hard Drive | 40 GB free space |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon™ R9 M395X (4GB VRAM) |
| Additional Notes | Only AMD Radeon™ graphics cards are officially supported. |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Dying Light?
Minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM). Recommended: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM).
How much RAM does Dying Light need?
Dying Light needs 4 GB RAM DDR3 at minimum, 8 GB RAM DDR3 recommended.
How big is Dying Light?
Dying Light requires 40 GB free space.
Does Dying Light run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.