Can I Run Defiance?
Trion Worlds · 2014
Servers closed on April 29, 2021 — this game can no longer be played.
Servers closed on April 29, 2021 — this game can no longer be played
“Today, with a heavy heart, we are sad to announce that Defiance and Defiance 2050 will officially cease all operations on April 29, 2021.”
Source: The Defiance and Defiance 2050 Team, “Defiance and Defiance 2050 Game Closure Announcement” on Steam, February 24, 2021. We no longer estimate frame rates for it; the system requirements below are kept for the record.
Defiance System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Defiance, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP2 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz CPU or better |
| Memory | 2 GB System RAM |
| Graphics | 512MB video card (NVIDIA GeForce 8600, ATI Radeon HD 2900, or Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics or better) |
| DirectX | 9.0c |
| Storage | 15 GB free hard drive space |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
Show the full Steam listingHide the full Steam listing
Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP2 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz CPU or better Memory: 2 GB System RAM Graphics: 512MB video card (NVIDIA GeForce 8600, ATI Radeon HD 2900, or Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics or better) DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 15 GB free hard drive space Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card Internet: Broadband internet connection
Source: Steam
Defiance — FAQ
Can I run Defiance?+
No. Servers closed on April 29, 2021 — this game can no longer be played. Source: The Defiance and Defiance 2050 Team, “Defiance and Defiance 2050 Game Closure Announcement” on Steam, February 24, 2021.
What are the minimum system requirements for Defiance?+
Defiance needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz CPU or better processor, a 512MB video card (NVIDIA GeForce 8600, ATI Radeon HD 2900, or Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics or better) graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 15 GB free hard drive space of storage, running Windows XP SP2.
How much RAM does Defiance need?+
Defiance officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
More games to check
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.