Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- GTX 460 / HD 6870
- CPU
- AMDFX-6300
- RAM
- 6 GB
Dark Souls: Remastered System Requirements
- 8 GB
- Steam Deck: Playable
- No Mac version
- Out 5/23/2018
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 660AMDR9 270X
- CPU
- AMDFX-8350IntelCore i5-4690K
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Dark Souls: Remastered is a light game; most modern hardware handles it easily. If performance dips, lower shadows or effects first, then texture quality if VRAM is tight.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 660Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSArc A310Below an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSArc A380Below an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSArc A310Below 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 660AMDR9 270XCPU
AMDFX-8350IntelCore i5-4690K
RAM
8 GB
VRAM
2 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 | GTX 460 / HD 6870 | NVIDIAGTX 660AMDR9 270X | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A310 | NVIDIARTX 3050AMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A380 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A310 | NVIDIARTX 3050AMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A380 |
| CPU | AMDFX-6300 | AMDFX-8350IntelCore i5-4690K | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 8 GB available space · DirectX: Version 11
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: Remastered
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIAMX550AMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
Dark Souls: Remastered on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Playable
Valve tested it: playable, but controls may need changing or text is small.
Can you play Dark Souls: Remastered on Mac?
No. On Steam, Dark Souls: Remastered is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Dark Souls: Remastered?
The PC version needs about 8 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Dark Souls: Remastered?
GTX 460 / HD 6870, FX-6300 / i5-2300 2.8 GHz, 6 GB RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Dark Souls: Remastered?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Dark Souls: Remastered?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Dark Souls: Remastered?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can you play Dark Souls: Remastered on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.
Is Dark Souls: Remastered on Mac?
No. On Steam, Dark Souls: Remastered is Windows only.
Buy Dark Souls: Remastered
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, Service Pack 1
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device