Official specs from Steam
Life is Strange: Before the Storm system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS * | Windows 7 or above (64-bit Operating System Required) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz) |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 14 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported. |
Recommended
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz) |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 14 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported. |
macOS minimum
| OS | macOS 10.13.5 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.0Ghz Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB Nvidia 650M, 2GB AMD Radeon R9 M290, Intel Iris 5100 or better (see notes for more details). |
| Storage | 28 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All Mac Minis since Late 2014 |
| Note | * All 13” MacBook Pros released since 2013 |
| Note | * All 15" MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 with a 1GB graphics card or better (1) |
| Note | * All 21.5” iMacs released since Late 2013 |
| Note | * All 27” iMacs released since Late 2013 (2) |
| Note | * All 27" iMac Pro's |
| Note | * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 |
| Note | 1. Mid 2015 models with an AMD Radeon R9 M370X are not supported. |
| Note | 2. Late 2012 models with Nvidia 675 or Nvidia 680 graphics are also supported. |
| Note | * All Mac Mini's since Late 2012 |
| Note | * All Macbooks released since Early 2015 |
| Note | * All Macbook Airs released since Mid 2012 |
| Note | * All 13" Macbook Pros released since Mid 2012 |
| Note | * All 21.5” iMacs released since Early 2013 |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Life is Strange: Before the Storm?
Minimum: AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650. Recommended: AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050.
How much RAM does Life is Strange: Before the Storm need?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm needs 3 GB RAM at minimum, 6 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Life is Strange: Before the Storm?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm requires 14 GB available space.
Does Life is Strange: Before the Storm run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.