Cyberpunk 2077 system requirements: Can my PC run it?

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Cyberpunk 2077 system requirements: Can my PC run it?

List of Cyberpunk 2077 PC requirements

Cyberpunk 2077is now available worldwide. While there are console ports, the next-generation versions aren’t ready yet, so the best way to play is on a beefy PC. Emphasis onbeefy.

Here’s what you’ll need to run Cyberpunk 2077 at minimum specifications, which CD Projekt Red notes is 1080p with Low settings.

Now, here’s the hardware you’ll want to get the game to the recommended settings, which is still at 1080p but with High settings overall without ray-tracing:

Finally, there are the highest-spec options needed if you want to play Cyberpunk 2077 with ray-tracing and Ultra settings at 4K.

Regardless of where your system falls, if you want to use ray-tracing, westronglyrecommend enabling DLSS if your GPU supports it. At the “Quality” setting, you won’t lose much detail, and the benefit to your framerate will be extreme.

Will my PC run Cyberpunk 2077?

Now that you’ve seen what it takes to power Cyberpunk 2077, you might be thinking — can I run it? Fortunately, it’s quite easy to check with the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, which allows you to quickly check what you’ve got installed. Running this integrated Windows tool makes checking your tech easy, providing an immediate point of reference. Here’s how to pull your PC specifications through the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.

These tabs will detail the exact specifications for your computer, which can be referenced with the requirements detailed above. Maybe you need a new GPU? Head over to our collection of thebest graphics cardpicks for a bunch of great options.

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Cyberpunk 2077 is now available worldwide. Some bugs and glitches need to be fixed, but players can expect a massive RPG and a detailed city to explore. If you’re having trouble building your character, be sure to take a look at the fulllist of attributes, perks, and skillsthe game has to offer.

CDPR’s biggest title yet

Cyberpunk 2077 brings a new role-playing experience on a scale as we’ve never seen before. You’ll need some seriously beefy specs if you want to play it at the best settings with ray-tracing.

Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Twitter@SamuelTolbert.