Can I Run Metro: Last Light?
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside, and within. Mutants stalk the cata...
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better) |
|---|---|
| GPU | DirectX 10, Shader Model 4 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB, GeForce GTS 250, etc) |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB HDD |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
Recommended requirements
| CPU | Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU |
|---|---|
| GPU | DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above) |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB HDD |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
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Can you run Metro: Last Light?
Metro: Last Light targets a mainstream modern PC: DirectX 10, Shader Model 4 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB, GeForce GTS 250, etc) and 2 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above) for the recommended experience. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.
Bottleneck: RAM
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Can my PC run Metro: Last Light?
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What are the minimum system requirements for Metro: Last Light?
The minimum requirements are CPU: Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better); GPU: DirectX 10, Shader Model 4 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB, GeForce GTS 250, etc); 2 GB RAM.
How much storage does Metro: Last Light need?
Metro: Last Light needs about 10 GB of HDD storage.
What is the bottleneck for Metro: Last Light?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Metro: Last Light is the RAM.