Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- 9600GT / ATI HD 5870
- CPU
- Phenom II X2 555 3.2Ghz / Pentium 2 Duo E8500 3.17Ghz
- RAM
- 2 GB
Dark Souls II System Requirements
- 12 GB
- Steam Deck: Verified
- No Mac version
- Out 3/11/2014
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 750
- CPU
- IntelCore i3-4130
- RAM
- 4 GB
Dark Souls II is a light game by modern standards, so most mid-range hardware handles it well. If performance drops, lower shadows and anti-aliasing first.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 750Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSGTX 1630Below an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSGTX 1630Below an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSGTX 1630Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSArc A380Below an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIAGTX 750CPU
IntelCore i3-4130
RAM
4 GB
Settings
High
High preset targets 60 FPS at 1080p; lower shadows or effects if the frame rate dips.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | 9600GT / ATI HD 5870 | NVIDIAGTX 750 | NVIDIAGTX 1630AMDRX 6400IntelArc A310 | NVIDIAGTX 1630AMDRX 6400IntelArc A310 | NVIDIAGTX 1630AMDRX 6400IntelArc A310 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A380 |
| CPU | Phenom II X2 555 3.2Ghz / Pentium 2 Duo E8500 3.17Ghz | IntelCore i3-4130 | AMDRyzen 3 3100IntelCore i3-10100 | AMDRyzen 3 3100IntelCore i3-10100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | — | — | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 12 GB available space · DirectX: Version 9.0c
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Dark Souls II
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIAMX550AMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
Dark Souls II on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Verified
Valve tested it: plays well on Steam Deck, with working controls and readable text.
Can you play Dark Souls II on Mac?
No. On Steam, Dark Souls II is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Dark Souls II?
The PC version needs about 12 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Dark Souls II?
9600GT / ATI HD 5870, Phenom II X2 555 3.2Ghz / Pentium 2 Duo E8500 3.17Ghz, 2 GB RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Dark Souls II?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Dark Souls II?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Dark Souls II?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can you play Dark Souls II on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck.
Is Dark Souls II on Mac?
No. On Steam, Dark Souls II is Windows only.
Buy Dark Souls II
- OS *: Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8
- Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device