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Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition System Requirements

October 10, 2014United Front Games74/100

Experience Hong Kong's criminal underworld as undercover cop Wei Shen, infiltrating the Triads in this remastered open-world action game. Navigate brutal combat, illegal street races, and explosive shootouts while balancing loyalty to the badge and the allure of criminal power.

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Core 2 Duo, DirectX 10 or, 4GB RAM. Recommended: 8GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows Vista 64bit, Service Pack 2
Processor
Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or Athlon X2 2.7GHzCPU Deals
RAM
4GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card, ATI Radeon 3870 or NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or betterGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 10
Storage
20GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 64bit
Processor
Quad-core Intel or AMD CPUCPU Deals
RAM
8GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
DirectX 11 compatible card, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560Ti or AMD Radeon HD 6950GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
20GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

#1

Lower shadow quality for a significant performance boost.

#2

Disable or reduce anti-aliasing for better frame rates.

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Close background applications to free up RAM.

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Update your graphics drivers for optimal performance.

Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition on a low-end PC?
If your PC meets the minimum requirements (Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or Athlon X2 2.7GHz, Radeon 3870/GeForce 8800GT, 4GB RAM), you should be able to play, but expect lower settings and potentially lower frame rates. Performance may be improved by lowering resolution and graphical settings.
What GPU do I need for Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition?
The minimum GPU is an ATI Radeon 3870 or NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT. For a better experience, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560Ti or AMD Radeon HD 6950 is recommended.
How much RAM does Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition need?
The game requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM. 8GB of RAM is recommended for smoother gameplay and higher settings.
Will Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition run on integrated graphics?
While technically possible if your integrated graphics meet the minimum specs, it's highly unlikely you'll have a good experience. Expect very low frame rates and graphical settings. A dedicated GPU is strongly recommended.
What is the best graphics settings for Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition?
This depends on your hardware. Start with medium settings and adjust from there. If you have a higher-end PC, you can try maxing out settings like texture quality and anti-aliasing. If you're struggling, lower shadow quality and ambient occlusion first.
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Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition Game Info

Developer

United Front Games

Publisher

Square Enix

Release Date

October 10, 2014

Platforms

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

Genres

ShooterRacingHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure

Game Modes

  • Single player
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