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Life is Strange - Episode 1 System Requirements

January 29, 2015DON'T NOD79/100

A photography student in Oregon gains the ability to manipulate time. This power becomes crucial as she reconnects with a childhood friend to investigate missing persons, bullying, and suspicious drug activity at their school.

Life is Strange - Episode 1 Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Dual Core 2.0GHz, ATI or NVIDIA, 2 GB RAM. Recommended: 4 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows Vista
Processor
Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalentCPU Deals
RAM
2 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
ATI or NVIDIA card w/512 MB RAM (Not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards)GPU Deals
DirectX
Version 9.0
Storage
3 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Quad Core 3.0GHz or equivalentCPU Deals
RAM
4 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
ATI or NVIDIA card w/1024 MB RAM (Not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards)GPU Deals
DirectX
Version 9.0
Storage
3 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Life is Strange - Episode 1

#1

Lower the shadow quality for a significant performance boost.

#2

Reduce the resolution to improve frame rates on weaker systems.

#3

Close background applications to free up RAM.

#4

Update your graphics drivers for optimal performance.

Life is Strange - Episode 1 System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Life is Strange - Episode 1 on a low-end PC?
If your PC meets the minimum requirements (Dual Core 2.0GHz, 512MB VRAM, 2GB RAM), you should be able to run the game, but expect lower settings and potentially lower frame rates. Performance may vary.
What GPU do I need for Life is Strange - Episode 1?
The minimum requirement is an ATI or NVIDIA card with 512MB of VRAM. For a smoother experience, a card with 1024MB of VRAM is recommended. Intel HD Graphics cards are not recommended.
How much RAM does Life is Strange - Episode 1 need?
A minimum of 2GB of RAM is required to run Life is Strange - Episode 1. 4GB of RAM is recommended for optimal performance and smoother gameplay.
Will Life is Strange - Episode 1 run on integrated graphics?
While it *might* run on some integrated graphics, it's not recommended, especially Intel HD Graphics. Expect very low performance and potentially unplayable frame rates. A dedicated graphics card is highly advised.
What is the best graphics settings for Life is Strange - Episode 1?
If you meet the recommended specs, you can likely run the game on high settings. If you're closer to the minimum, start with medium or low settings and adjust until you find a balance between visual quality and performance.
Life is Strange - Episode 1 PC game cover art

Life is Strange - Episode 1 Game Info

Developer

DON'T NOD

Publisher

Square Enix

Release Date

January 29, 2015

Platforms

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)AdventureArcade

Game Modes

  • Single player

Life is Strange - Episode 1 Screenshots

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Life is Strange - Episode 1 System Requirements - Can Your PC Run It?