Can I Run Despair?
Jabberwock Island, once a popular tourist destination, this now uninhabited island remains oddly pristine. You and your classmates at the elite Hope's Peak Academy have been brought to this island by...
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or better |
|---|---|
| GPU | OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU with at least 1GB of VRAM |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 5 GB HDD |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
Recommended requirements
| CPU | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 or better |
|---|---|
| GPU | OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU with at least 1GB of VRAM |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 6 GB HDD |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
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Can you run Despair?
Despair targets a mainstream modern PC: OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU with at least 1GB of VRAM and 3 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU with at least 1GB of VRAM for the recommended experience. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.
Bottleneck: CPU
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Sekiro: Shadows Die TwiceFrequently asked questions
Can my PC run Despair?
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What are the minimum system requirements for Despair?
The minimum requirements are CPU: 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or better; GPU: OpenGL 3.2 compatible GPU with at least 1GB of VRAM; 3 GB RAM.
How much storage does Despair need?
Despair needs about 5 GB of HDD storage.
What is the bottleneck for Despair?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Despair is the CPU.