Wolfenstein: The New Order system requirements announced

Would you like to shoot robo-Nazis in an alternate universe 1960s? You've got two options: use a time machine, or a videogame-playing computer. Given that you're not reading TimeMachineOwner.com, I'll assume you've chosen the second. In that case, you may want to check Bethesda's recently announced requirements , explaining what parts are needed to power their bombastic shooter. No, a flux capacitor isn't one of them. That's time machines again.

Here's what you'll need:

  • 64-bit Windows 7/Windows 8

  • Intel Core i7 or equivalent AMD

  • 4 GB System RAM

  • 50 GB free HDD space

  • GeForce 460, ATI Radeon HD 6850

  • High Speed Internet Connection

  • Steam account and activation required

Wolfenstein is running on id Tech 5, which means it's no big surprise that its RAM and GPU suggestions are as low as they are. What is a surprise is the CPU: an i7 is a reasonably high-end CPU requirement, given the other specs. It's not yet clear whether these are recommended or minimum requirements. Hopefully it's the former, otherwise a lot of machines could struggle to match the game's needs.

Wolfenstein: The New Order is due out May 20th.

Phil Savage
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Phil has been writing for PC Gamer for nearly a decade, starting out as a freelance writer covering everything from free games to MMOs. He eventually joined full-time as a news writer, before moving to the magazine to review immersive sims, RPGs and Hitman games. Now he leads PC Gamer's UK team, but still sometimes finds the time to write about his ongoing obsessions with Destiny 2, GTA Online and Apex Legends. When he's not levelling up battle passes, he's checking out the latest tactics game or dipping back into Guild Wars 2. He's largely responsible for the whole Tub Geralt thing, but still isn't sorry.

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