Can I Run Outer Wilds on GeForce GTX 970?

Realistically, no — the GeForce GTX 970 falls short for Outer Wilds. Expect around 27 FPS at 1080p. It clears the minimum requirement but sits below recommended — stick to optimized settings.

~27 FPS · 1080pNot RecommendedAction · 2020

Estimated FPS on the GeForce GTX 970

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

1080p

~24–30

est. FPS

1440p

~20–22

est. FPS

~20–22

est. FPS

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. How is this calculated?

Requirement check

Minimum GPU requirement✓ Passes

Recommended GPU requirement✗ Below spec

Full Outer Wilds requirements →GeForce GTX 970 benchmark page

FAQ

Can I run Outer Wilds on a GeForce GTX 970?

Not well — a GeForce GTX 970 averages an estimated 27 FPS in Outer Wilds at 1080p.

What FPS does the GeForce GTX 970 get in Outer Wilds?

Estimated averages: 27 FPS at 1080p, 20 FPS at 1440p, 20 FPS at 4K. Actual results vary with your CPU, RAM and settings.

What settings should I use for Outer Wilds on a GeForce GTX 970?

This GPU is below the practical floor for Outer Wilds; if you must try, use the lowest preset, 720p render scale, and upscaling (FSR/XeSS/DLSS) if available.