The Long Dark System Requirements: Can You Run It?

The Long Dark
Developer:
Hinterland Studio
Publisher:
Hinterland Studio
Release date:
1 August 2017 (7 years ago)
User score:
4.0 / 5 (630 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.4 / 10 - not demanding
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Official The Long Dark system requirements for PC

To run The Long Dark, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 7 GB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Core i5-655K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-860S or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better
Pass CPU:
Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
7 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 64-bit
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better
Pass CPU:
Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
7 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX:
no data

The Long Dark performance on your PC

The Long Dark performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
recommended
Any
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

Your graphics card can run The Long Dark at recommended settings according to Hinterland Studio.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

The Long Dark FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
300−310
medium settings / 1080p
300−310
high settings / 1080p
110−120
ultra settings / 1080p
110−120

The Long Dark performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-860S

Core i5-12400 is 8.5x faster than Core i7-860S. Your CPU can run The Long Dark at recommended settings according to Hinterland Studio.

FAQ

When was The Long Dark released?
The Long Dark was released on 1 August 2017.
How much RAM do I need for The Long Dark?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for The Long Dark. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is The Long Dark?
The Long Dark occupies about 7 GB of disk space.
Is The Long Dark a demanding game?
The Long Dark is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.4 out of 10.

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4.0 630 votes

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