Perfect Dark requirements forecast

To run the Perfect Dark requirements, we predict you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPU, an Intel Core i7-6700 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and up to 100GB of SSD space. 

Having endured a period of silence, Perfect Dark remerged during the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase with a graphically-stunning trailer which, in our eyes, put the game on a Cyberpunk 2077 level of detail with an extra notch in its belt. Judging from the gameplay that has been released so far, we've analyzed our hardware to predict what the Perfect Dark PC requirements are likely to be, and they are likely to be demanding on the higher settings to say the least. 

To meet the Perfect Dark minimum requirements, we predict that you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card, an Intel Core i7-6700 processor, and 8GB of RAM. The game's world puts us in mind of a more colorful Deus Ex Mankind Divided, which will no doubt put a lot of strain on older PCs and laptops.

So, to play the game at its best and to fully render the ray tracing we spotted in the trailer, you'll likely need a much more powerful rig.

We estimate that the Perfect Dark recommended specs will require at least an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GPU, an Intel Core i7-10700 CPU, and 16GB of RAM. 

Perfect Dark size

The Perfect Dark download size on PC is estimated to require up to 100GB of SSD space. An official size estimate has yet to be released by the developer, so you'll want to reserve as much space as possible to ensure you can download the game once its official release date has been revealed. 

It is highly likely that the game will require an SSD and not be compatible with HDDs given the current trend in the gaming industry which is veering away from HDDs more and more. So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming or just check the latest, best prices for SSDs.

Perfect Dark will run on PC system with Windows 10 64-bit or higher and upwards.

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