Minimum System Requirements
Windows
OS:
Windows 7
Processor:
Dual-Core Intel i5 CPU @ 2GHz+
RAM:
4 GB RAM
Video card:
Intel 4xxx Series w/ 512MB VRAM or better
Sound card:
Any on-board sound card
Disk space:
7 GB available space
MAC
The Long Dark is not officially supported on macOS. However, some users have managed to run the game using Windows emulation software or by installing Windows on a separate partition via Boot Camp
Linux
The Long Dark does not have an official Linux version. Players have used compatibility layers like Steam Play's Proton or Wine to run the game on Linux systems, but performance and compatibility can vary
Recommended System Requirements
Windows
OS:
Windows 10
Processor:
Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher
RAM:
8 GB RAM
Video card:
nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better
Sound card:
Any on-board sound card
Disk space:
7 GB available space
MAC
The Long Dark is not officially supported on macOS. However, some users have managed to run the game using Windows emulation software or by installing Windows on a separate partition via Boot Camp
Linux
The Long Dark does not have an official Linux version. Players have used compatibility layers like Steam Play's Proton or Wine to run the game on Linux systems, but performance and compatibility can vary
We recommend playing The Long Dark on a Windows PC that meets or exceeds the recommended system requirements. If you're trying to play on a Mac or Linux, be prepared for potential technical issues and performance changes.