Can I Run Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition?
Gunfire Games · 2015
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Can You Run Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA 9800 GT 512 MB Video Card or AMD equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 512MB Video Card or AMD equivalent |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0Ghz Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor or AMD equivalent | Any Quad-core AMD or Intel Processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (64bit) | Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (64bit) |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition is a demanding action game from 2015. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (64bit) | Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (64bit) |
| Processor | 2.0Ghz Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor or AMD equivalent | Any Quad-core AMD or Intel Processor |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA 9800 GT 512 MB Video Card or AMD equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 512MB Video Card or AMD equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 13 GB available space | 13 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (64bit) Processor: 2.0Ghz Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor or AMD equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA 9800 GT 512 MB Video Card or AMD equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 13 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound card
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (64bit) Processor: Any Quad-core AMD or Intel Processor Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 512MB Video Card or AMD equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 13 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition — FAQ
Can I run Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition?+
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition needs at least a 2.0Ghz Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor or AMD equivalent processor, a NVIDIA 9800 GT 512 MB Video Card or AMD equivalent graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 13 GB available space of storage, running Windows XP, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 (64bit).
Can Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition run without a graphics card?+
No — Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA 9800 GT 512 MB Video Card or AMD equivalent).
How much RAM does Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition need?+
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.