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Can I Run Wasteland 3?

RPG, Strategy 27 Aug, 2020 199 playing now

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Steam players who can run it · September 2026

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 97% of players have a GPU that runs Wasteland 3 at minimum and 90% 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 GTX 760 or AMD Equivalent NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), or AMD RX 480 (8GB) Detecting...
CPU Intel Core i5-3.3 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent Intel Core i7-3770 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent Detecting...
RAM 8 GB 8 GB Detecting...
Storage 45 GB 45 GB —
DirectX Version 11 Version 11 —

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Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run Wasteland 3 on my PC?

To run Wasteland 3 you need at least a GeForce GTX 760, plus 8 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or a Radeon RX 480 8GB, plus 8 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.

What are the minimum requirements for Wasteland 3?

Wasteland 3 minimum requirements: GPU: Nvidia GTX 760 or AMD Equivalent, CPU: Intel Core i5-3.3 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 45 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

What are the recommended specs for Wasteland 3?

Wasteland 3 recommended specs: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), or AMD RX 480 (8GB), CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 45 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

How many GB is Wasteland 3?

Wasteland 3 requires at least 45 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.

Can a GTX 1650 run Wasteland 3?

Yes, a GTX 1650 should run Wasteland 3 at minimum settings. It meets the minimum GPU tier but falls below the recommended spec, so expect 1080p low-to-medium and occasional frame dips in demanding scenes.

Is Wasteland 3 CPU or GPU intensive?

Wasteland 3 puts balanced load on both CPU and GPU. Neither component is dramatically heavier than the other, so a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range GPU delivers the best experience.

Can Steam Deck run Wasteland 3?

Yes, Wasteland 3 is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.

How many players can run Wasteland 3?

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 97% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Wasteland 3 and 90% 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.