Can I run Disco Elysium?

Official Disco Elysium system requirements, player reports on Disco Elysium performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.

Official system requirements

Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory
2 GB RAM
Graphics
DirectX 11 compatible video card (integrated or dedicated with min 512MB memory)
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
20 GB available space
Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Recommended

OS
Windows 7/8/10
Processor
Intel Core i7 or AMD 1800 equivalent
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA Geforce 1060 or equivalent
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
20 GB available space
Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

What players say about performance

The game generally runs well on most hardware, with some reports of lag and long load times, but performance is mostly smooth for most players.

Drawn from 8 reviews that mention performance.

Common problems

  • Laggy or buggy performance at times
  • Long load times, especially at startup
  • Audio lag issues reported during gameplay
  • Performance dips during certain scenarios

What runs it well

  • The game runs well at high framerates on some systems
  • Most devices can run it smoothly, described as a light game
  • Performance is great with no hiccups or fps drops for some

Check your PC

Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.

AI review summary of Disco Elysium