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Dying Light System Requirements

January 26, 2015Techland72/100

Brave a sprawling cityscape teeming with infected hordes in Dying Light, a first-person perspective survival game. By day, scavenge for resources and craft weapons; by night, face evolved predators and fight to survive until dawn's reprieve.

Dying Light Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i5-2500, NVIDIA GeForce GTX, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-2500 @ 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @ 3.5 GHzCPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon HD 6870 (1GB VRAM)GPU Deals
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
40 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHzCPU Deals
RAM
16 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 / AMD Radeon R9 290 (2GB VRAM)GPU Deals
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
40 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Dying Light

#1

Lower shadow quality for a significant FPS boost.

#2

Reduce view distance to improve performance in open areas.

#3

Disable or reduce anti-aliasing for smoother gameplay.

#4

Close unnecessary background applications to free up RAM.

Dying Light System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Dying Light on a low-end PC?
To play Dying Light, your PC needs at least an Intel Core i5-2500 @ 3.3 GHz or AMD FX-8320 @ 3.5 GHz processor, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 6870 (with 1GB VRAM), and 8 GB of RAM. If your PC doesn't meet these minimum requirements, you may experience performance issues or be unable to run the game.
What GPU do I need for Dying Light?
For minimum settings, you'll need at least an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 6870 with 1GB of VRAM. For recommended settings and a smoother experience, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon R9 290 with 2GB of VRAM is recommended.
How much RAM does Dying Light need?
Dying Light requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM to run. For the best experience, especially with higher settings, 16 GB of RAM is recommended.
Will Dying Light run on integrated graphics?
Running Dying Light on integrated graphics is not recommended. The game requires a dedicated graphics card with at least 1GB of VRAM to ensure playable performance. Integrated graphics cards typically don't meet these requirements, and you'll likely experience significant performance issues.
What is the best graphics settings for Dying Light?
The best graphics settings depend on your hardware. Start with the 'Medium' preset and adjust from there. If you're experiencing performance issues, lower settings like 'Shadow Quality,' 'Texture Quality,' and 'View Distance.' Experiment to find a balance between visual quality and performance.
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Dying Light Game Info

Developer

Techland

Publisher

WB Games

Release Date

January 26, 2015

Platforms

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Adventure

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative

Dying Light Screenshots

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