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✨ Last Updated: September 1, 2026 • Engine v2.5
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📋 Official PC specifications published for Death Stranding

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64-bit Required
Component Developer Minimum Developer Recommended Our Performance Analysis
🎮 GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (3GB) or AMD Radeon RX 560 (4GB) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) 8GB+ VRAM recommended for 1440p stutter-free textures
🧠 CPU Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Intel Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 6 Cores / 12 Threads recommended for smooth 1% low FPS
💾 RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM 16GB–32GB dual-channel avoids Windows pagefile swapping
💿 Storage 80 GB Free 80 GB NVMe SSD Fast NVMe SSD eliminates shader compilation hitches
🎯 Target Experience Low Settings 720p 30 FPS High Settings 1080p 60 FPS 1440p / 4K Max Settings

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running Death Stranding on PC

What GPU do I need to run Death Stranding? +
For 1080p gaming at 60 FPS on High settings, you'll need at least a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB). For 1440p Ultra settings, we recommend a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) / RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB), and for 4K gaming, aim for a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) or equivalent.
Is 16GB RAM enough for Death Stranding? +
Yes, 16GB RAM is sufficient for Death Stranding. The game requires 8GB minimum, so 16GB provides comfortable headroom for multitasking.
What CPU is best for Death Stranding? +
For the best experience, we recommend a Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or AMD equivalent. Modern 6-core CPUs handle Death Stranding well, with 8-cores recommended for streaming or multitasking.
Can I play Death Stranding on integrated graphics? +
Integrated graphics are not recommended for Death Stranding. Even Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon Graphics will struggle to maintain playable framerates. A dedicated GPU is essential for a good experience.