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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD equivalent | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD equivalent | Detecting... |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 55 GB | 55 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | — |
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About
The Day Before offers players a uniquely reimagined journey into post-apocalyptic open-world MMO survival set in the present day on the US East Coast following a deadly pandemic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run The Day Before on my PC?
To run The Day Before you need at least a GeForce GTX 1060, plus 16 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, plus 16 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for The Day Before?
The Day Before minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD equivalent, CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD equivalent, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 55 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
What are the recommended specs for The Day Before?
The Day Before recommended specs: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD equivalent, CPU: Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD equivalent, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 55 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
How many GB is The Day Before?
The Day Before requires at least 55 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run The Day Before?
No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for The Day Before. You would need a stronger card (roughly GeForce GTX 1060 or better) for a playable experience.
Is The Day Before CPU or GPU intensive?
The Day Before is primarily GPU intensive. The minimum GPU tier is high relative to the CPU requirement, so the graphics card is the main bottleneck — upgrading your GPU will deliver the biggest frame rate gains.
Can Steam Deck run The Day Before?
Unfortunately, The Day Before is currently marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and determined it does not work properly on the device due to compatibility issues.
How many players can run The Day Before?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 90% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for The Day Before and 72% 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.
