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Can I Run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

Action, RPG 1 Apr, 2015 3,452 playing now

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Steam players who can run it · September 2026

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of players have a GPU that runs DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin at minimum and 97% at recommended.

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Based on the GPUs we identified, which add up to 82.6% of the survey. Only the graphics card counts: not the CPU or RAM.Source: Steam Hardware SurveyHow we calculate it

System Requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommendedYour PC
GPU NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 Detecting...
CPU AMD® A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz Detecting...
RAM 4 GB 8 GB Detecting...
Storage 23 GB 23 GB —
DirectX Version 11 Version 11 —

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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on my PC?

To run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin you need at least a GeForce GTX 465 or a Radeon HD 6870, plus 4 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 750 or a Radeon HD 7850, plus 8 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.

What are the minimum requirements for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870, CPU: AMD® A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 23 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

What are the recommended specs for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin recommended specs: GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850, CPU: AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 23 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

How many GB is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin requires at least 23 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.

Can a GTX 1650 run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.

Is DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin CPU or GPU intensive?

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.

Can Steam Deck run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

Yes! DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is Deck Verified by Valve. It works perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support, proper display, and great performance out of the box.

How many players can run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin and 97% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.