Official specs from Steam
Dark Souls II system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD® Phenom II™ X2 555 3.2Ghz or Intel® Pentium Core ™ 2 Duo E8500 3.17Ghz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600GT, ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 12 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9 sound device |
| Additional Notes | Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® CoreTM i3 2100 3.10GHz or AMD® A8 3870K 3.0GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 or ATI Radeon™ HD 6870 or higher |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 15 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9 sound device |
| Additional Notes | Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) recommended |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Dark Souls II?
Minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600GT, ATI Radeon™ HD 5870. Recommended: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 or ATI Radeon™ HD 6870 or higher.
How much RAM does Dark Souls II need?
Dark Souls II needs 2 GB RAM at minimum, 4 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Dark Souls II?
Dark Souls II requires 12 GB available space.
Does Dark Souls II run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).