System requirements of Darksiders Genesis Darksiders Genesis guide, tips
Last update: 05 December 2019
Below you can check the full system requirements (minimum and recommended) for the PC version of Darksiders Genesis. The developers have provided two versions of system requirements - minimum and recommended. Minimum system requirements provide smooth gameplay in 1080p, 30 fps on low settings. Recommended system requirements are for those who want to run the game on high settings and in 60 fps. Remember, however, that these aren't requirements created for the highest graphics settings. It is highly probable that running the game on a PC meeting the recommended system requirements will cause problems.
Game modes
Single-player: Yes
Offline cooperation (split-screen/hot seat): Yes
Online cooperation: Yes
Multiplayer: Yes
Our PC
The guide is based on the PC version that ran on the following system configuration:
- Operating system: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700
- RAM: 16GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- Video card memory: 6GB
PC - general information
- Operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 64-bit
- Windows XP: The game doesn't work on Windows XP and older systems
- Internet connection while playing: Required
- Online activation: Yes, on Steam
- Controllers: Keyboard and mouse, full controller support.
Darksiders Genesis PC system requirements
Minimum system requirements for Darksiders Genesis
- Operating system: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz
- RAM: 4GB
- Video card: GeForce GTX 960 or better
- Disk space: 15 GB
- Video card memory: 2GB
- Operating system: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz
- RAM: 8GB
- Video card: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 570X
- Disk space: 15 GB
- Video card memory: 3GB
The minimum system requirements will run the game in 1080p resolution, with low details, and 30 frames per second. These requirements aren't high - even older PCs shouldn't have problems with running the game on low settings.
Recommended system requirements for Darksiders Genesis
The recommended system requirements will run the game in 1080p resolution, with high details, and 60 frames per second. If possible, try to play in 60 fps - the game will be more enjoyable and have more precise controls.
Can I play Darksiders Genesis without an Internet connection?
You can't play Darksiders Genesis offline. The game forces you to have an Internet connection not only when you run it, but also while you are playing. Internet connection is also required for the multiplayer mode.
If you lose connection with the servers, the game will stop and go back to the main menu. You can resume the game only after the connection is restored.